January 1, 2009 RSS feed / Health & Wellness

Treat colds, flu in early stages

Doctors agree that cold and flu symptoms are nothing to sneeze at and the sooner they're treated, the better chance there is for a quick recovery and minimum disruption of lifestyle. More...

Nurse's assistants finish training

Professional Medical Careers Institute School of Nursing in Thousand Oaks awarded pins and certificates of completion to students who recently completed a 185-hour nursing assistant course. More...

Addressing a 'painful' gap in communications

A nationwide survey found that a sizable gap exists between patients and healthcare professionals when it comes to understanding and discussing pain. More...

Get flu shots early this year

Getting a vaccination early in the flu season can help protect family and community against the potentially dangerous effects of the flu. Roughly 5 percent to 20 percent of the U.S. More...