image of barnstable county courthouse

Category: Uncategorized

Childhood ADHD Linked to Secondhand Smoking

Children exposed to tobacco smoke at home are up to three times more likely to have attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) as unexposed kids, according to a new study from […]

Read More

New Study Looking to Detect and Treat Hoarding Disorder in Childhood

Hoarding is a debilitating disorder that can have a devastating impact on those with the condition, their families and the community. Deakin University psychology researchers are looking to better understand […]

Read More

Don’t let Complex Language keep you from Drinking Tap Water

With the rise in bottled water and sugary beverage alternatives, regular tap water is struggling to make its way into the daily U.S. diet. Part of the problem may be […]

Read More

A Dark Night is Good for your Health

Today most people do not get enough sleep. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has called insufficient sleep an epidemic. While we are finally paying attention to the importance […]

Read More

Ultrasounds Reveal Effects of Smoking During Pregnancy

Know someone who’s smoking while pregnant? They need to see this. Dr Nadja Reissland, of Durham University, said the ultrasound scans show unborn babies of mothers who smoke may have […]

Read More

The Science of Why Chicken Goes Bad So Quickly

Food-borne bacteria are the primary cause of spoilage and food poisonings. Thriving in moist, low-acid environments where lots of protein is present, pathogens like Salmonella, Campylobacter and E. coli live […]

Read More

Multidrug-resistant Shigellosis Spreading in the United States

International travelers are bringing a multidrug-resistant intestinal illness to the United States and spreading it to others who have not traveled, according to a report released today by the Centers […]

Read More

Too much iced tea caused US man’s kidney problems

Doctors traced a man’s kidney failure to an unusual cause—his habit of drinking a gallon (almost four liters) of iced tea each day. They ruled out several potential causes before […]

Read More
barnstable county logo

Coalition Meeting Friday, March 27, 2015

AGENDA Cape & Islands Health Agents Coalition Meeting Friday, March 27, 2015 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM *Harbor View Conference Room *(Entrance is to the RIGHT of the main entrance […]

Read More