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UCHealthNews

  1. UC research: Older adults who r #obese or exposed 2 traffic pollutants r more likely 2 have poorly controlled #asthma. ow.ly/biFOE
  2. 2 projects @ UC are enlisting help from church members in African-American communities 2 educate on #HIV & #depression. ow.ly/bhkei
  3. RT @hamcohealth: @hoxworthuc has an URGENT NEED for O & A+ blood types. Call 513-451-0910 to be a #lifesaver. fb.me/PTULDmUC
  4. We all say it: "I'm stressed!" A UC researcher says #complementarymedicine helps u keep calm. ow.ly/bgUaU #yoga #meditation #stress
  5. RT @uc_health: RIDE CINCINNATI is Sunday, June 10. Volunteers are needed! Sign up to ride or help out here: bit.ly/JQMPrI
  6. UC researchers presented today abt findings of a genetic variant that can be linked to #heart rhythm dysfunction. ow.ly/bfLn0
  7. UH dialysis nurses held a bake sale/raffle Fri. 2 raise $ 4 the Nat'l Kidney Foundatn walk. ow.ly/i/EWMR 2 UH teams r raising $!...
  8. Happy #MemorialDay! Thanks to our service members, families and #veterans.
  9. At #TasteofCincinnati? Say hi to our UC research booth! They're talking about our new trauma study starting in June. ow.ly/b9Xuu
  10. High heat can affect some--like those w/heart conditions & #asthma--more than others. Be safe w/these heat tips: ow.ly/b9UWu
  11. Grilling out tonight? Watch that lighter fluid to avoid burns: let vapors dissipate b4 igniting coals sprayed w/fluid. ow.ly/b9X0Y
  12. May 31 is "World No Tobacco Day" & UC has help for smokers who want to quit. Call 584-QUIT or read more: healthnews.uc.edu/news/?/20345/
  13. Are women more susceptible to secondhand smoke? UC oncologist says 1in5 women w/lung cancer have never or rarely smoked healthnews.uc.edu/news/?/20345/
  14. City Council, policy makers, kids' health experts & transport officials discuss #Cincy traffic health impact June 7. ow.ly/b57aC
  15. Dr. Shuk Mei Ho talks at the annual Environmental Health spring picnic and awards ceremony. #grilliout twitpic.com/9o243k
  16. RT @mcknightsltcn Some individuals pre-disposed to recurrent c. diff infections bit.ly/KI4UrF Feat. Mary Beth Yacyshyn #DDW
  17. Congrats to the researcher and 2 docs named 2012 Daniel Drake Medal recipients! ow.ly/b3s1y
  18. More UC #research: A naturally produced protein may be a potential target for a new #diabetes therapeutic. ow.ly/b3ncL
  19. New info presented @ #DDW from UC experts abt #CDifficile & molecular targets 2 stop reoccurence. ow.ly/b3l4P ow.ly/b3l6Q
  20. The Stadium Steps Challenge is tomorrow. Proceeds benefit the Cincy #Diabetes & #Obesity Ctr. #UCBearcat will be there! ow.ly/b0CU7