Spurred into action by a growing problem with dirty surgical instruments in the operating room, NBC News Chief Medical Editor Dr. Nancy Snyderman investigated the wide range of instruments used during surgical procedures and the care with which they are handled. She explored the sterilization process and regulations. The story highlights a patient who is [...]
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Mary Immaculate Hospital’s Sterile Processing Department Featured on TODAY Health
February 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Sunless Tanning Products May Reduce UV Exposure
February 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Women who want a tan but not the associated skin cancer risks that come with tanning booths and sun exposure may want to reach for a bottle of sunless tanning product. Researchers say that women who use sunless tanning products decrease their “intentional sun exposure” and use of tanning beds. Nine out of 10 of [...]
Cheers to a Smaller Waistline
February 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
According to some studies, moderate drinkers, those who consume an average of one or two alcoholic beverages per day, tend to have narrower waists and less belly fat than those who don’t drink. Experts speculate that this could be due to the fact that drinking alcohol temporarily speeds the metabolism. However, there’s a fine balance [...]
Tail-Wagging Advice for Moms-To-Be
February 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
One of the biggest worries of women when they are pregnant is gaining too much weight. If you’re pregnant and trying to achieve the recommended 30 minutes of daily exercise, maybe it’s time to take the dog for a walk. Researchers found that pregnant women are 50 percent more likely to reach their exercise goals [...]
Free Heart Screenings and Lectures
February 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
You give so much of your heart to others, caring for family and friends. But who’s caring for your heart? At Bon Secours, our cardiac team is passionate about caring for the special cardiovascular needs of Hampton Roads residents. We have three upcoming screening dates and locations: February 23, 2012 – Newport News, Virginia Join [...]
Snickers and Twix Are Going on a Diet
February 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
You may want to kiss that king-size Snickers bar goodbye. Virginia based company, Mars Inc has come out and said that they will stop selling chocolate bars with more than 250 calories per portion by the end of 2013. Mars is well-known for its chocolate candy, including the very popular Snickers and Twix candy bars, [...]
5 Baby Registry “Must-Haves”
February 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
With so many options available to new parents today it can be difficult to separate necessities from over-priced junk. When you’re composing your baby registry you’ll make important decisions about diapers (cloth vs. disposable), feeding (breast or formula), and sleeping arrangements (co-sleeping vs. crib). Is it going to be cloth or disposable diapers? Are you [...]
Heartburn Drugs Linked to Hip Fractures
February 13, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Post-menopausal women are already susceptible to bone injury due to bone density loss, but certain indigestion drugs may exacerbate their risk of debilitating hip fractures. U.S. researchers found that a woman’s risk of hip fracture was 1.35 times higher among post-menopausal women who regularly took drugs used to treat heartburn and acid reflux for two [...]
Repeat Breast Cancer Surgeries May Be Unnecessary
February 10, 2012 by 1 Comment
One in four women who undergo breast-conserving surgery to remove cancer will be called back for more surgery, a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association finds. About 60 to 75 percent of breast cancer patients undergo a partial mastectomy, which aims at conserving as much breast tissue as possible while [...]
