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Sports and Energy Drinks Responsible for Irreversible Damage to Teeth

Posted by afeinstein | 01 May 2012 | No Comments
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(Science Blog) A recent study published in the May/June 2012 issue of General Dentistry, the peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry, found that an alarming increase in the consumption of sports and energy drinks, especially among adolescents, is causing irreversible damage to teeth—specifically, the high acidity levels in the drinks erode tooth [...]

It’s not the Tylenol giving us the cure

Posted by afeinstein | 21 December 2011 | No Comments
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(Hakhel) As “change of weather” season takes effect in the northern hemisphere, we remind ourselves that if we are one of those who, R’L, are experiencing a cold, sore throat, headache, congestion, etc., we should remember that it is not the extra-strength Tylenol, or any of the other remedies filling our pharmacy-aisle that gives us [...]

Shigella Outbreak Now In Cleveland Frum Schools

Posted by afeinstein | 15 December 2011 | 2 Comments
Categories: News

We shared the story below in November and expressed concern that there may be a similar outbreak in Cleveland and sure enough now there is. Frum schools are reporting cases. The shigella bacteria causes very uncomfortable and possibly dangerous symptoms like diarrhea, fever and cramps. The germ is carried in the bowel movements, and it [...]

Facts and tips about shoes and foot problems

Posted by afeinstein | 12 December 2011 | No Comments
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The Plain Dealer published a great story showing various types of foot ware and the different stress points that each have on the foot, as well as tips to better “wear” your shoes. Full Story >>

Safe feeding methods pushed after infant death (Israel)

Posted by afeinstein | 14 November 2011 | No Comments
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(Jerusalem Post) The tragic death of a 14- month-old baby girl last week after choking on food given to her in a private day-care center in Ariel has led Beterem – the National Center for Child Safety and Health – to remind adults how to avoid such tragedies. Beterem director Orly Silbinger said Sunday that [...]

Health Department Reports Spike in Measles Cases in Brooklyn

Posted by afeinstein | 23 October 2011 | No Comments
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(NY Times) Six cases of childhood measles have been reported in Brooklyn over the last two weeks, the New York City health department said Friday, contributing to a spike in measles cases this year. The health department usually sees four to six cases of measles per year in years when there are no outbreaks, said [...]

What’s in your genes? Education and (Free) Screening

Posted by afeinstein | 16 September 2011 | No Comments
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(Our Torah Leaders have indeed promoted the usage of genetic testing for shidduchim, but with the condition that these tests be done in an anonymous way that will only alert couples if both of their genetic situations will result in a medical problem. I am not sure what approach the following program takes in regard [...]

Dispose of household hazardous waste starting Sept. 12 in Beachwood

Posted by afeinstein | 13 September 2011 | No Comments
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Beachwood will hold its Household Hazardous Waste Round-Up from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. starting today through Sept. 17 at the new location of the Service Department, 23355 Mercantile Road. Residents are invited to take advantage of this opportunity to dispose of unwanted oil-based paint, pesticides and other household hazardous waste products.

Initiative aims to promote wellness in Jewish community

Posted by afeinstein | 16 August 2011 | No Comments
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(Cleveland Jewish News) Growing up in East Brunswick, N.J., Mendel Singer knew by the time he hit eighth grade that, while he showed prodigious talent in music (and still sings and plays guitar and mandolin), his future was in applied mathematics. “That’s the kind of math,” explained Singer, now a Cleveland Heights resident, “where you [...]

Farmers Market at JCC

Posted by afeinstein | 15 August 2011 | No Comments
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Enjoy a farm fresh vegetable market from 5-7 p.m. Aug. 16 at The Mandel Jewish Community Center, 26001 South Woodland Rd., Beachwood. Eat well and help support the Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland YouthAbility and CleveLand Crops, a project of the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Produce is locally grown, organic and sold [...]

Weekly Cleveland Clinic Farmer’s Market

Posted by afeinstein | 27 July 2011 | 1 Comment
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The Cleveland Clinic Farmer’s Market is a great place to buy great produce at good prices right in our own back yard. Hours: Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., June 1 – October 5, 2011 Parking

2 Notable Kids Health Articles

Posted by afeinstein | 21 June 2011 | No Comments
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Peanuts, milk, shellfish? 1 in 12 kids may have food allergies Nearly 40 percent of youngsters affected have had severe reactions, large study finds (MSNBC) Study: Child dies in portable pool every 5 days A child dies in a portable pool every five days during warm-weather months, according to the first U.S. study on child [...]

The new “dirty dozen” list of produce

Posted by afeinstein | 14 June 2011 | No Comments
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(Yahoo News) A new report published by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) might make you re-think that “apple a day” — if it’s conventionally grown using pesticides. According to the group’s annual “dirty dozen” list of fruits and vegetables with the highest pesticide residues, apples ranked number one as the most-contaminated item, up from number [...]

South Euclid Traffic Cam & Salmonella Cucumbers at Giant Eagle

Posted by afeinstein | 30 May 2011 | No Comments
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Look out for the South Euclid mobile traffic cam which has now been placed on Grosvenor Rd. – Giant Eagle is warning customers who purchased cucumbers at its Northeast Ohio stores over the past week that some of the vegetables may be contaminated with Salmonella. Members of the grocery’s reward program received automated phone calls from the [...]

FDA warns about teething medication

Posted by afeinstein | 12 May 2011 | No Comments
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(CBS News) (Ed:A Brooklyn toddler was recently affected by this condition) The FDA has issued a warning to consumers about the use of benzocaine, the main ingredient in over-the-counter liquids and gels used to reduce teething pain in very young children. Benzocaine is associated with a rare but serious condition called methemoglobinemia, which greatly reduces [...]

Central Health Talks About Fish Oils

Posted by afeinstein | 02 May 2011 | 1 Comment
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Central Health (Yitzchak Seinfeld, proprietor) has provided us with an excellent article on fish oils and Omega-3′s, sorting out the hype from the reality, and giving us some practical tips on getting the right thing in the right way. The article can be downloaded in full here. Stop in to Central Health’s store at 2000 [...]

FDA examines link between food dyes, hyperactivity

Posted by afeinstein | 30 March 2011 | No Comments
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(Plain Dealer) The FDA is examining the link between dyes found in everyday foods and hyperactivity in children. At a two-day meeting starting Wednesday, an FDA advisory committee will decide whether available data links the dyes and the disorder. The panel will recommend Thursday whether the agency should further regulate dyes, do more studies on [...]

Info and Chart for Fish Containing High Levels of Mercury

Posted by afeinstein | 29 March 2011 | 7 Comments
Categories: News

(NRDC.org)(repost) Humans risk ingesting dangerous levels of mercury when they eat contaminated fish. Since the poison is odorless, invisible and accumulates in the meat of the fish, it is not easy to detect and can’t be avoided by trimming off the skin or other parts. Once in the human body, mercury acts as a neurotoxin, [...]

Trend reversal: Big drop in kids’ ear infections

Posted by afeinstein | 06 March 2011 | No Comments
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(Yahoo News/AP) Ear infections, a scourge that has left countless tots screaming through the night, have fallen dramatically, and some researchers suggest a decline in smoking by parents might be part of the reason. Health officials report nearly a 30 percent drop over 15 years in young children’s doctor visits for ear infections. That’s half [...]