Initiative to Reduce Unnecessary Radiation Exposure
Like all medical procedures, computed tomography (CT), fluoroscopy, and nuclear medicine imaging exams present both benefits and risks. These types of imaging procedures have...
An Easy Guide To WIC And The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program
An Easy Guide To WIC And The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program
(HealthyExaminer.com) - Affordable, nutritious foods help provide children with all the nutrients they need...
The Ultimate Consumer’s Guide to Buying a Foreclosed Home
(HealthyExaminer.com) - Mortgage payments are often the bulk of a family’s budget. During times of financial hardship, it’s possible to default on mortgage loans,...
Turkey Basics: Safe Thawing
"The Big Thaw"
Turkeys must be kept at a safe temperature during "the big thaw." While frozen, a turkey is safe indefinitely. However, as soon...
How GMOs are Regulated for Food and Plant Safety in the US
Three federal agencies within the U.S. government work together to regulate most GMOs. “GMO” (genetically modified organism) has become the common term consumers and...
Proper Food Handling and Safety
The food supply in the United States is among the safest in the world. However, when certain disease-causing bacteria or pathogens contaminate food, they...
How to Keep Your Food Safe in a Power Outage
(HealthyExaminer.com) - Weather conditions and natural disasters can cause you to lose power in your home. Depending on the time of year, your immediate...
Bottled Water 101: Types, Differences, and a Warning
(HealthyExaminer.com) - Bottled water can be a safe and convenient method to help you stay hydrated. In fact, 9 out of 10 Americans report...
Handwashing for Food Safety
Inadequate handwashing has been identified as a contributing factor to foodborne illness, especially when preparing raw meat and poultry. Hands can move germs that...
How to Combat Homelessness with the Rapid Re-Housing Program
(HealthyExaminer.com) - For individuals and families facing literal homelessness in the U.S., there’s a program known as The Rapid Re-Housing Program (RRH). This program...
