Health line
By Robert N. Jenkins, Times Staff Writer
Published August 28, 2007
Video penguin teaches ways to save a life
A mother of three who almost lost a daughter to drowning has created an online video illustrating infant/child CPR and the Heimlich maneuver. The CHASE for Life campaign, named after the rescued child, features the cartoon character Paddy the Penguin in an 18-minute animated video. To view it, go to www.chaseforlife.org/video.php and click on "How to Save A Life - Film."
Volunteers needed for rosacea trial
People who have rosacea, a facial skin condition, are extremely affected by the sun's rays, though many people do not know they have rosacea. Symptoms are visible redness of the forehead, cheeks and chin. The Tampa Bay Medical Research facility is offering a free examination as it seeks volunteers for a medication study. The study requires four visits to the Clearwater offices. Candidates must be at least 18 years old. For information, call (727) 724-3316, ext. 108.
By the numbers
62 percentage of people trying to control weight think year-round about dieting.
29 percentage actually dieting.
94 percentage who say they are overweight because of a lack of exercise.
Source: Survey of 1,200 American adults for the nonprofit Calorie Control Council; www.caloriecontrol.org.
Foods can worsen allergic reactions
For some people allergic to the seasonal airborne pollen proteins of trees, grass and weeds, symptoms worsen after eating some fresh fruits and vegetables, including banana, cucumber, melon and sunflower seeds. These people have oral allergy syndrome, also called pollen-food syndrome, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Cooking the foods will frequently reduce or eliminate the reaction.
On the calendar
Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon, free educational meeting on kidney disease and treatment options, and on social services relating to the options. Meeting repeated Oct. 24. Fresenius Medical Care, 650 34th St. S, St. Petersburg. Call Lisa Goodwin, (727) 321-2527.
Monday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., free vision screening for adults and children, by the nonprofit Prevent Blindness Florida. Clearwater Health Center, 310 N Myrtle Ave. No appointment necessary. For information, contact Jennifer, (813) 874-2020, ext. 108, or e-mail jwhittington@preventblindnessfl.org">href="mailto:jwhittington@preventblindnessfl.org" mce_href="mailto:jwhittington@preventblindnessfl.org">jwhittington@preventblindnessfl.org
Times staff, wire reports