Study questions how sharply US should cut the salt

Posted by LAURAN NEERGAARD, AP Medical Writer on May 14, 2013 in Healthy Living, Top Stories, U.S., What's Hot! | 0 comments

WASHINGTON (AP) — A surprising new report questions efforts to get Americans to sharply cut back on salt, saying getting to super-low levels may not be worth the struggle.

Poll: RI residents among most stressed Americans

Posted by AP on Apr 25, 2013 in Healthy Living, News from Around Town, U.S. | 0 comments

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A new poll says Rhode Island is the second most stressed out state in the country.

Sophie’s Promise helping children with autism find their voice

Posted by Lurdes C. da Silva, O Jornal Editor on Apr 12, 2013 in Community News, Healthy Living | 0 comments

FALL RIVER — Christine Aguiar can attest as to how an iPad can be a miracle device for children with autism, by giving them a voice.

After her daughter Sophie, 8, was diagnosed with classic autism about five years ago, … Read Full Story

Mass. weighs new rules for compounding pharmacies

Posted by Lurdes Da Silva Editor, Ojornal on Apr 2, 2013 in Healthy Living | 0 comments

BOSTON (AP) – State lawmakers are weighing changes to how sterile compounding pharmacies are regulated in the wake of a deadly nationwide fungal meningitis outbreak that was linked to a steroid distributed by a Massachusetts firm.

The Committee on Public … Read Full Story

Mass. weighs new regs for compounding pharmacies

Posted by Lurdes Da Silva Editor, Ojornal on Apr 1, 2013 in Healthy Living | 0 comments

BOSTON (AP) – Lawmakers are considering changes in how sterile compounding pharmacies are regulated after a deadly nationwide fungal meningitis outbreak that was linked to a steroid distributed by a Massachusetts firm.

The Legislature’s public health committee has scheduled a … Read Full Story

World Cup set to be 1st to offer seats for obese

Posted by Lurdes Da Silva Editor, Ojornal on Mar 4, 2013 in Healthy Living, Sports | 0 comments

SAO PAULO (AP) – The 2014 World Cup in Brazil is set to be the first to offer special seats for obese fans.

The seats will be offered to conform to Brazilian legislation, although international supporters will also be entitled … Read Full Story

A healthy incentive for Southcoast blood donors

Posted by Lurdes Da Silva Editor, Ojornal on Feb 26, 2013 in Healthy Living | 0 comments

Royal Fairhaven Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Earns a 5-Star Rating

Posted by Lurdes Da Silva Editor, Ojornal on Feb 26, 2013 in Healthy Living | 0 comments

SOUTHCOAST — It’s the goal of every skilled nursing facility to earn a 5-star rating, but few are chosen. Royal Fairhaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center announced it has been accorded its first 5-star designation from the federal government’s Centers for … Read Full Story

Surprise party for local woman facing cancer by LIVING

Posted by By Tatiane Silva O Jornal correspondent on Feb 22, 2013 in Community News, Healthy Living, Top Stories | Comments Off

SWANSEA — Elvira Cordeiro, who is battling a rare cancer, thought she was going out for a simple dinner with her family last Friday night.
Instead, she arrived at the Venus de Milo for a fundraiser party to celebrate and … Read Full Story

American Red Cross schedules Blood Drives in March in Mass.

Posted by Lurdes Da Silva Editor, Ojornal on Feb 14, 2013 in Healthy Living | Comments Off

The American Red Cross will hold several community blood drives during the month of March.  All eligible and new blood donors are encouraged to give blood.  Blood donors are needed everyday to ensure an adequate blood supply for patients in … Read Full Story

Mass. officials warn of bottled water taint

Posted by Lurdes Da Silva Editor, Ojornal on Feb 8, 2013 in Healthy Living | Comments Off

BOSTON (AP) – Massachusetts health officials say people who have bought three- or five-gallon bottles of water since Nov. 1 should check them for gasoline odors.

The state health department said Thursday a Massachusetts girl was treated and released at … Read Full Story

Study: Many stroke survivors think about suicide

Posted by MARILYNN MARCHIONE, AP Chief Medical Writer on Feb 7, 2013 in Healthy Living | Comments Off

One in 12 stroke survivors thought about suicide or that they would be better off dead, a troubling federal survey reveals. That’s more than those with other health problems such as heart attacks or cancer, and it suggests that depression … Read Full Story

Republicans say FDA withholds key meningitis docs

Posted by Lurdes Da Silva Editor, Ojornal on Feb 4, 2013 in Healthy Living | Comments Off

WASHINGTON (AP) – House Republicans are threatening to subpoena documents from the Food and Drug Administration as part of an ongoing investigation into whether the agency could have prevented a deadly outbreak of meningitis caused by contaminated drugs.

Republicans on … Read Full Story

New lingo for consumers: health overhaul glossary

Posted by The Associated Press on Jan 28, 2013 in Healthy Living | Comments Off

President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul law has spawned its own jargon. With the law finally about to take full effect, consumers might want to get familiar with some of the terms:

Affordable Care Act – The most common formal … Read Full Story

State launches campaign to inform immigrants of health care options

Posted by By RIC OLIVEIRA O Jornal publisher on Jan 17, 2013 in Community News, Healthy Living | Comments Off

LAWRENCE, Mass. — A new campaign targeting both Portuguese and Spanish speakers of Massachusetts seeks to inform business owners about the benefits of the Massachusetts Health Connector Program and how they can save money on their insurance costs.

“In the … Read Full Story

Five foods that fight cancer

Posted by Melissa Costa on Dec 14, 2012 in Healthy Living | Comments Off

Tips to fight cancer with your fork this season

Boston — This time of the year offers a cornucopia of cancer fighting foods and many of them will end up on the dinner table this season, according to experts at … Read Full Story

Diabetes prevention through healthy art and tips

Posted by Lurdes C. da Silva on Nov 9, 2012 in Healthy Living, Original Content, Top Stories | Comments Off

Four medical professionals who believe art can be powerful in educating people about health are hoping to draw the attention of local Portuguese-speaking populations to diabetes prevention using illustrated tips.

Survey accesses the needs of Portuguese-speakers with disabilities

Posted by Melissa Costa on Nov 9, 2012 in Healthy Living, Original Content, Top Stories | Comments Off

The Rhode Island Statewide Independent Living Council (RISILC) is conducting a Needs Assessment Survey in Portuguese to help individuals with disabilities live independently in their communities.