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May 22, 2015 Harvey S. Block, MD Most of us only think about controlling health risks after emergencies occur. It helps to understand what may cause a stroke, and how we may reduce the chances of it occurring. The Cause of Stroke To prevent a stroke, it helps to know what […]
April 24, 2015 Sustainable eating looks at the impact our consumption has on the planet’s resources and how healthier eating can benefit the environment, our health and the economy. Also see below: Make a Lasting Impact When it comes to nutrition, fresh, whole foods are key to more than just a delicious […]
By Shantella Y. Sherman April 17, 2015 Shantella Y. Sherman is Special to the NNPA from the Afro-American Newspaper Cassandra Nivens has experienced painful periods since age 14. To cope with being mostly incapacitated for some time each month, Nivens learned to manage what she believed were normal hormonal shifts, often scheduling […]
By Kathryn Doyle March 20, 2015 (REAUTERS HEALTH) — Among early-stage breast cancer patients in the U.S., black women are less likely than white women to take their prescribed hormone medications, according to a new study that partly – but not entirely – blames economic disparities between races. “If you are […]
By St. Mary’s Hospital March 20, 2015 Regardless of the cause of a brain injury, recognizing the symptoms can sometimes be difficult. This is because symptoms are sometimes delayed by hours or days or come on gradually and many symptoms go beyond just physical pain. Common symptoms of brain injury can include: […]
By St. Mary’s Hospital March 20, 2015 Traumatic brain injuries can cause more than just physical pain. For more than 70 percent of patients, brain injuries cause irritability and what is often described as a quick temper. Sponsored By: Also see: Symptoms of Brain Injury Melissa Castro, PsyD “In […]
By Dean & St. Mary’s Cardiac Center February 20, 2015 While some risk factors can’t be changed – things like your age, gender and race – there are risk factors you can control. Risk factors for heart attack include: Smoking Having a high LDL (“bad” cholesterol) & a low HDL (“good” […]
By Dean & St. Mary’s Cardiac Center February 20, 2015 When it comes to treating a heart attack, the earlier treatment starts, the better. The longer you wait for medical treatment, the more your heart muscle is damaged. Sponsored By: Also see: Know Your Risk and the Heart Risk Calculator online at […]
By St. Mary’s Hospital January 23, 2015 The HPV vaccine is proven to prevent strains of the virus known to cause several forms of cancer, including cervical cancer. Sponsored By: Also see below: What is Human Papillomavirus? and Quick Vaccination Facts Cancer touches everyone. But, an important tool in the fight against […]
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