Briefs
Older adults need confidence to stay active
The best way for older adults to get the most out of their golden years is to stay active. But many seniors may first need a confidence boost in their ability to participate in a variety of activities, said an expert at Baylor College of Medicine.
Update: Haitian earthquake relief
Findings has been updated to include information about earthquake relief in Haiti. This information includes details about the work of a Baylor College of Medicine medical student and his nonprofit organization, Help for Humanity, which will be setting up relief efforts in the island nation. In addition, a Baylor College of Medicine expert offers insight into the health care needs in Haiti following the Jan. 12 disaster.
Healthy eating year round should replace dieting resolution
Instead of making a once-a-year resolution to diet, why not adopt a lifetime plan to eat more healthy, suggests a Baylor College of Medicine dietitian.
Allergic reactions can endanger children
Food and environmental allergies can be dangerous for children, so it's important for parents to be aware of common allergens and recognize the signs of an adverse reaction, said an expert at Baylor College of Medicine.
New injection to combat dehydration found safe, less painful
Children treated in the emergency room for dehydration responded well to an experimental, under-the-skin injection to treat the condition, according to a recent study by a Baylor College of Medicine pediatrician.
Undisclosed sexual behavior puts others at risk
Some young men choose not to disclose their sexual orientation and behavior because of the stigma associated with homosexuality, putting others at risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, said a Baylor College of Medicine expert on sexual health.
A matter of health
Making resolutions when the New Year rings in is easy; keeping them is much harder. Maybe that's because resolutions carry with them a lot of pressure. Expectations for an entire year ride on the shoulders of New Year's resolutions.