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Sleep disorders are one of the most significant medical problems individuals can have. An estimated 15 million Americans have obstructive sleep apnea and many individuals have other sleep disorders as well. Sleep apnea is the most serious sleep disorder but other sleep disorders such as narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, ...

Some have called New Year’s Eve “amateur hour” on the roads. That couldn’t be more true for teen drivers, who, even if they haven’t been drinking, lack experience behind the wheel.

The American Lung Association of Oregon (ALAO) has launched a multi-state e-mail campaign asking Craigslist to add a smokefree search box to the rental housing search options within its free online classified listings. Joined by the American Lung Associations of California and Illinois, the regional non-profit affiliates are asking renters ...

For most people bringing in the New Year means celebrating with friends and family, champagne toasts and cheer, but if you get hit in the eye with a champagne cork, it may mean a trip to the emergency room to try and save your sight.

Children’s Hospital of Illinois at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center (Peoria, Ill.) presented the results of the Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) today at the Institute for Healthcare Improvement’s (IHI) 2008 Annual National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care. This analysis first assessed potential failures during the emergency ...

A doctor’s order is not required for a flu shot; however, a normal office visit copay or coinsurance may apply. Health plan participants should be sure to bring their UnitedHealthcare ID card. In addition to scheduling an appointment with their primary-care physician for a flu shot, health plan participants can ...

The holiday season can be one of the deadliest and most dangerous times of the year due to an increase in impaired driving. In December 2007, 992 people nationwide were killed in crashes that involved a drunk driver or motorcycle rider (operator) with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 ...

Severe weather can be both frightening and dangerous for automobile travel. Extreme cold temperatures make vehicles more likely to breakdown if proper maintenance has not been performed, and heavy snow falls and icy road conditions can lead to vehicles sliding off the road and becoming stuck in the snow.

If you are constantly bothered by athletic-injuries related to your golfing addiction, I think I've discovered a great resource for you. GolfersMD.com announced today the release of a new series of videos featuring the top doctors, trainers and physical therapists in the country to help the millions of golfers ...

Now deep into the holiday season, it’s important for parents to be extra careful when handing off the car keys to their new teen drivers. This month is one of the busiest for travel and newly-licensed teens do not necessarily have the experience needed to navigate through the heavy traffic ...