Red Cross Stories
Benefits of home care services far-reaching
August 02, 2012 - Senior citizens often struggle with failing health and mobility problems, which are further compounded by feelings of loneliness, according to a new study from researchers at the University of California, San Francisco.
The Sahel declares a food and health emergency
August 02, 2012 - The area of Africa known as the Sahel, which spans across the Sahara desert and includes portions of Niger, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Burkina Faso, The Gambia and Senegal, has declared a state of emergency due to food shortages and outbreaks of measles, meningitis and polio.
Summer first aid tips for fun in the sun
July 31, 2012 - Getting active outdoors is one of the major perks of summertime - that is, until injuries, bug bites or sunburns get in the way.
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