Healthy Santa Cruz County

Healthy Santa Cruz County is a collection of health and wellness resources compiled by the Santa Cruz Public Libraries. It features easy access to top-quality, up-to-date medical news and information and provides quick links to relevant library books and medical databases, as well as the Community Information Database.

Check out the latest health news from WebMD...

• Little Blows to Head Add Up to Big Risk
  Small hits to the head may add up to injuries for high school football players, according to a new study by the Purdue Neurotrauma Group at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Ind. [Sat, Feb. 4]

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• Purple Potatoes Lower Blood Pressure in Overweight People
  When overweight people included two servings of purple potatoes a day in their diet for a month, they not only reduced their blood pressure, but they also didn't gain weight in the process, a small study shows. [Fri, Feb. 3]

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• Can Too Much Texting Make Teens Shallow?
  Teens and young adults who text frequently -- such as more than 300 text messages a day -- may be risking more than sore thumbs, according to a new study. [Fri, Feb. 3]

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• Breastfeeding OK for Moms With Asthma
  New moms with asthma can safely breastfeed without worrying that the practice will increase their child’s asthma risk, a new study shows. [Fri, Feb. 3]

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• Blood Test May Help Diagnose Depression
  Researchers say they have developed a new blood test that may reliably detect depression. [Fri, Feb. 3]

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Disclaimer...

The Library's "Healthy Santa Cruz County" database is designed for general educational and informational purposes only. It is intended to support - not replace - the relationship which users have with their health care provider(s). This database is not a substitute for professional health care and is not designed to offer medical advice nor to recommend any medical service provider/organization. The information provided through this database should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem, disease, or medical condition.