June 2007

Fireworks Burn Prevention
Fireworks not only have the possibility of injuring users, but 40 percent of fireworks mishaps also injure bystanders.

Cornea Transplant
An UI ophthalmologist if the first of perform a new laser-based cornea transplant.

Women's Health
Women should get lots of exercise, have healthy eating habits, keep their weight down.

UI Weight Management
The program focuses on helping people make permanent changes in their diet and activity.

Radon Testing
Radon is a naturally occurring, invisible and odorless, radioactive gas found in most homes.

Fireworks Eye Injuries 
With Fourth of July celebrations just around the corner, it is a good time to remind ourselves about the safe handling of fireworks. 

Otoplasty
Ear surgery or otoplasty is usually done to set prominent ears back closer to the head or reduce the size of large ears.

National Men’s Health Week

Heart Failure Seminar

Headache Awareness
The most common headache type overall is a tension-type headache.

No Periods
Recently, a birth control pill called Lybrel that does away with a woman’s monthly period, was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Alcohol and Influenza
UI researchers discovered a link between chronic heavy alcohol use and influenza virus infection in mice.

Summer Blood Donation
The need for donated blood increases during the summer months.