Free stroke screening offered at Ransom Memorial Hospital
May is Stroke Awareness Month and PATH will hold a free stroke prevention community screening on May 25 from 9:30 a.m. to noon in Conference Room A. The event includes blood pressure checks, cholesterol testing, atrial fibrillation information, exercise and diet guidance, and stroke risk counseling. Contact Carol Young or Brenda Pfizenmaier for details.
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Breathe Easy Month tips from Ransom Memorial Hospital
Julia D. Downs presents 31 practical steps for reducing indoor allergens during Breathe Easy Month. Tips cover smoking bans, pet care, cleaning routines, humidity control, air filtration, mold prevention, and seeking medical guidance. Emphasizes home environment, channeling EPA guidance and American Lung Association aims for asthma and allergy relief.
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Diet drug talks under way in Houston
In Houston, talks are in progress to settle millions of health claims against American Home Products Corp over the fen-phen diet drug. Lawyers say negotiations began weeks ago but are too preliminary to set a price, with Hill noting the plaintiffs’ group includes about 100 individuals alleging heart valve and lung injuries.
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