Question of the Week:
A patron visited the library, seeking information on the pros and cons of bottled water. The librarian steered her toward NYU Professor Marion Nestle's book, What to Eat, which features a discussion of just this issue. The patron perused the chapter and took notes.
About 1,444,920 new cases of cancer were predicted to be diagnosed in 2007. (Cancer Facts & Figures 2007)
Calcium, exercise, and quitting smoking can all help improve bone density and prevent osteoporosis.
Many people with high blood pressure don’t know they have it, even though about 1/3 of American adults do. (American Heart Association)
To decrease the risk of hospital infections, remember to ask visitors as well as hospital staff to clean their hands.