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...

• Oral Contraceptives May Help Treat Asthma
  Treatment with oral contraceptives may benefit premenopausal women with asthma, even if their asthma symptoms are not strongly linked to their monthly menstrual cycles, early research suggests. [Fri, Nov. 6]

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• First Impressions Surprisingly Accurate
  A new study shows that we can accurately evaluate strangers' personalities based just on appearance. [Fri, Nov. 6]

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• Expert Panel Rejects Abstinence-Only Sex Ed
  There's no evidence that abstinence-only sexual education programs cut teens' risk of sexually transmitted disease, HIV, or pregnancy, a task force of public health experts finds. [Fri, Nov. 6]

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• Early Morning Colon Cancer Tests Work Best
  Colon cancer screening exams may be more effective if done very early in the day rather than later, yielding more polyps per patient, says a new study. [Fri, Nov. 6]

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• Aspirin May Prevent Prostate Cancer Recurrence
  The use of anti-clotting drugs, including aspirin, appears to lower the odds that cancer will recur in men undergoing radiation treatment for prostate cancer, researchers report. [Fri, Nov. 6]

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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.