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FIREWORKS, CONTINUED DRY CONDITIONS SPARK WILDFIRE CONCERNS

LUFKIN – Scattered rain showers across the state have done little to dampen concerns about the use of fireworks this July Fourth holiday. “We’re optimistic,” Bobby Young, associate director of Forest Resource Protection with the Texas Forest Service, says of the recent rains. “But we also realize that we’re not out of the woods by…

June 1, 1996

Life & Health

SAFETY BELTS STILL FACE SKEPTICISM FROM NON-USERS

COLLEGE STATION — More than 25 percent of Texans still don’t use their seat belts when they travel in their vehicles. Coordinated Campaign Safe and Sober reminds Texans about the importance of using safety belts with some straight-forward facts. Katie Womack, research scientist for the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI), said they have been collecting safety…

May 31, 1996

Life & Health

AGGIES STRIVE TO ELIMINATE MALNUTRITION IN MEXICAN CHILDREN

(Color photos available upon request.) COLLEGE STATION — Biochemist George Bates begins his talk about malnourished Mexican children in an academic way; slides showing stunted growth, protruding shoulder blades, dry eyes, rotten teeth and scaley skin. But somewhere in the carousel of images, scientist turns sentimentalist. “I’m not in this because I’m a toughy,” admits…

May 20, 1996

Life & Health

AGGIES STRIVE TO ELIMINATE MALNUTRITION IN MEXICAN CHILDREN

Writer: Kathleen Davis Phillips, (979) 845-2872, ka-phillips@tamu.edu Contact: Dr. George Bates, 979-845-6831 COLLEGE STATION — Biochemist George Bates begins his talk about malnourished Mexican children in an academic way; slides showing stunted growth, protruding shoulder blades, dry eyes, rotten teeth and scaley skin. But somewhere in the carousel of images, scientist turns sentimentalist. “I’m not in this…

May 20, 1996

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SEMINAR OFFERS HELP FOR DIABETES VICTIMS

WICHITA FALLS — Diabetes is a widespread disease affecting more than 14 million Americans, almost a million of whom are Texans. Half of the victims are unaware they have the disease, but there are successful treatments which can help diabetes sufferers and their families manage and cope with the changes the disease causes, say family…

May 10, 1996

Life & Health

OSTEOPOROSIS ACTION WEEK BEGINS ON MOTHER’S DAY

COLLEGE STATION — Osteoporosis, a major health problem in America, will receive statewide attention during Osteoporosis Action Week, May 12-18. The Texas Department of Health, along with health care providers, hospitals, businesses and other agencies such as the Texas Agricultural Extension Service, will join the annual National Foundation’s Osteoporosis Prevention Week campaign to educate Texans…

May 1, 1996

Life & Health

RECREATIONAL DRINKING SHADOWS HIGHLIGHTS OF PROM

COLLEGE STATION — Drivers are killed everyday in drinking and driving crashes, and a number of them are young drivers involved in illegal recreational drinking. Many of these deaths will occur around prom or graduation activities, tarnishing a young adult’s life. In 1994, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reported a person was killed…

May 1, 1996

Life & Health

CAMPAIGN WARNS DRIVERS ABOUT USING ANTI-LOCK BRAKES

COLLEGE STATION — Almost all new passenger vehicles are equipped with an anti-lock braking system. Now some are wondering whether the anti-lock brakes are working properly or if they are being misused by the driver. “There’s been a lot of concern lately about the anti-lock braking system in the newer vehicles,” said Janie Harris, traffic…

April 29, 1996

Life & Health

DRINKING WATER WEEK SET

COLLEGE STATION — One of the driest winters on record for Texas may be setting the stage for a dry summer, making drinking water supplies even more precious during Drinking Water Week, May 5-12. “We’ve seen a decrease in the amount of recharge, or the amount of water that’s percolating back down through the soil…

April 25, 1996

Life & Health

FOOD, NOT SUPPLEMENTS, STILL BEST STRATEGY TO IMPROVED HEALTH

COLLEGE STATION — Those who think they are getting all the vitamins and nutrients needed each day through supplements instead of food, should think again. “Vitamins in the form of pills and liquid or powdered supplements are no substitute for the real thing,” according Dr. Mary Kinney Bielamowicz, registered dietitian and nutrition specialist with the…

April 17, 1996

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