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Community Medical Center in Missoula earns stroke care recognition
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (280+ words) Missoula, Mont. " Community Medical Center in Missoula has received national recognition for its stroke care, giving people in Missoula and nearby communities access to a certified primary stroke center close to home. The hospital earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal…...
Chemicals in vapes trigger potentially deadly heart issue: study
1+ week, 4+ day ago (848+ words) A woman blowing e-cigarette smoke. (American Heart Association via SWNS) Chemicals in vapes may trigger potentially deadly cardiac arrest, suggests a new study. Menthol flavors and synthetic ingredients with an "icy" taste can lead to abnormal heart rhythms, say American…...
Hyde Park Mud Run raises $3, 877 for cancer network
2+ week, 1+ day ago (236+ words) The owners of Morrisville's movie theater, The Bijou, are re" In honor of Lamoille Family Center's 50th anniversary, the o" Hyde Park Elementary School students last week enjoyed a day of obstacle course running, during the school's 11th annual Mud Run. The…...
Hyde Park Mud Run raises $3, 800 for cancer network
2+ week, 1+ day ago (214+ words) Hyde Park Elementary School students last week enjoyed a day of obstacle course running, during the school's 11th annual Mud Run. The annual event challenges pre-K through 6th grade elementary students with a wet-and-wild obstacle course. Hyde Park Elementary School students, staff…...
New youth facility proposed for South Burlington
2+ week, 1+ day ago (817+ words) The State of Vermont last week announced plans to build a 14-bed, locked residential treatment facility for youth in the state's justice system in South Burlington. The facility, dubbed the Green Mountain Youth Center, would serve youth ages 12-18 and provide…...
Boy with rare blood disorder saved by 23 donors
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1266+ words) A boy who lost 7 liters of blood had his life saved " by 23 donors. Elliott Wills, 13, who lives with a blood disorder called spherocytosis, was recovering from routine surgery when he suffered a burst main artery. He hemorrhaged so much that…...
What good self-care looks like, according to older Americans
2+ week, 3+ day ago (738+ words) Six in 10 older adults and caregivers agree that older Americans take better care of themselves than younger generations (58%), according to new research. A survey of 1, 000 older adults (65+) and 1, 000 caregivers of older adults (65+) explored what self-care looks like and its importance…...
Is working from home bad for employees" mental health?
3+ week, 11+ min ago (294+ words) Working from home has had a negative impact on employees' mental health by making them feel more isolated, new research reveals. The rise in remote working triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic has substantially increased time spent alone and worsened workers…...
How ADHD affects health by middle age
4+ week, 1+ day ago (1228+ words) A grandmother enjoying outdoor view with her young grandson. That's the takeaway from new research out of the United Kingdom. Two studies, published in JAMA Psychiatry and Nature Mental Health, measured the mental and physical health of 17, 000 people born in…...
How much candy do Americans eat in a whole year?
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (803+ words) Yvanna C. , age 9, Nevada From sweet treats to holiday indulgences, candy plays a big role in American culture, with consumption surging around Valentine's Day, Halloween, Easter and Christmas. Sugar, whether it's derived from sugar cane, sugar beets or corn, is a…...