Friday, June 29, 2012

Health Newsletters at the Patient Health Library, June 2012

Not all information is free and not all of it is online!

The UCSF Patient Health Library subscribes to a number of health and wellness newsletters that are not otherwise free to the public. Here are some highlights from recent newsletters.

To see the entire articles, visit the Patient Health Library!

Consumer Reports on Health

June 2012
-Relieve dizziness without drugs, p.6
-Is it allergies or a sinus infection? pp.8-9
-The benefits of eating local, p.10

DukeMedicine HealthNews

Jan 2012
-New insight into rheumatoid arthritis management, pp.1-2
-Focus on raising HDL “good” cholesterol – Is it worth it? p.3
-Sleep and dementia, p.6

Feb 2012
-New approach to cataract surgery, pp.1-2
-Dietary supplements vs. food sources, pp.4-5

Harvard Health Letter

May 2012
-Mediterranean diet:  heart healthy AND brain healthy, pp.1-2
-Exposure to the blue light of electronics, p.4

Harvard Men's Health Watch

June 2012
-Minimize the chance of melanoma, pp.1,7
-Stop elbow pain, pp.4-5
-Red meat, p.6

Harvard Women's Health Watch

May 2012
-Managing osteoarthritis of the knee, pp.4-6

Mayo Clinic Health Letter

June 2012
-Palliative care, pp.4-5
-Stopping smoking, p.6
-Coffee and health, p.7

June 2012, supplement
-A look at digestive health problems


Medicine on the Net

April 2012
-Allergy resources, pp.7-13
-Otolaryngology (ear, nose and throat) resources, pp.14-19

Nutrition Action Newsletter

May 2012
-Food and Addiction, pp.1-7
-Keep It Small: food portions and dishes, p.10
-Decoding Cereal Boxes, pp.12-15

June 2012
-Can Dr. Oz be wrong about omega-6 fatty acids and coconut oil?, pp.6-7; 10-11
-BPA: the saga continues, p.9


Friday, June 22, 2012

Seasonal Allergies

Allergies
[From MedlinePlus]
Resources for a variety of allergy topics

Trigger avoidance in allergic rhinitis
[From UpToDate]

Pollen: Types and preventive strategies
[From the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences]

Guide to Air Cleaners in the Home
[From the U.S. EPA]

 

Thursday, June 14, 2012

Travelers' Health and Welfare

Travelers' Health
[From the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)]
Your Survival Guide to Safe and Healthy Travel
[From the CDC]

Safe Food and Water
[From the CDC]

Travel Tips for Older Adults
[From the American Geriatrics Society Foundation for Health in Aging]

Tips for Traveling Abroad
[From the U.S. State Department]

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Health Newsletters at the Patient Health Library, May 2012

Not all information is free and not all of it is online!

The UCSF Patient Health Library subscribes to a number of health and wellness newsletters that are not otherwise free to the public. Here are some highlights from recent newsletters.

To see the entire articles, visit the Patient Health Library!

Consumer Reports on Health

May 2012
-Beware of kitchen germs, p.10

Harvard Men's Health Watch

May 2012
-Sour news about sugar, pp.1-4
-Distracted driving, pp.6-7

Harvard Women's Health Watch

April 2012
-Bone mineral density testing how often? pp.1-2
-Peripheral artery disease, pp.4-6

Johns Hopkins Bulletin: Prostate Disorders

Spring 2012
-Focal therapy for prostate cancer pp.13-16
-Managing prostate cancer with active surveillance, pp.17-23

Mayo Clinic Health Letter

April 2012
-Cancer vaccines, pp.4-5
-Clostridium difficile, p.6
-Inside whole grains, p.7
-Eye floaters, p.8

Nutrition Action Newsletter

April 2012
-How much is too much sugar? pp.1-7
-Getting a good night’s sleep, pp.9-11

Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter

April 2012
-Eating right improves your odds of avoiding mental decline, pp.1,7
-Recipe for sweet potato pancakes or waffles, p.7
-Ask the Experts: questions on whole grains, naturally occurring sugars, and more, p.8

UC Berkeley Wellness Letter

April 2012
-Do you really need a colonoscopy? pp.1-2
-Better sex in a bottle? p.4
-Meditation, p.5

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Summer fun and summer safety go hand in hand

Memorial Day signals the beginning of the summer season, with longer days, more time outdoors, and for many, play time in the water.

Use the following resources to help you stay safe, so you can make the most out of many summers to come.

Sun

Sun Safety: Save Your Skin!
[From the FDA]

Sun Exposure
[From MedlinePlus]

Top-Rated Sunscreens
[From Environmental Working Group]

Learn what products work well with fewer hazardous ingredients.

Water

Summer Swimtime: Staying Healthy at the Pool and Beach
[From the National Institutes of Health]

Summer Water Safety Guide
[From the American Red Cross]

Pool Safely

[From the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission]
A great site for kids to learn through activities and games.


Food

Food Safety - Summer and Vacations
[From FoodSafety.gov]
Tips on cooking and eating outdoors, day trips, camping, traveling and more.