June 19, 2015 Mental health has become a major topic and area of concern, especially among men. Studies show men are much more likely than women to suffer from undiagnosed depression. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that the suicide rate among men is four times higher than among women. […]
Prepping for Pregnancy to Avoid Complications
By Shantella Y. Sherman May 29, 2015 Overweight women and those suffering from hypertension have increased rates of pregnancy-related deaths. (Courtesy photo) Shantella Y. Sherman is Special to the NNPA from the Afro-American Newspaper. Even before a woman decides to become pregnant, a thorough health assessment should be undertaken. This […]
Study Finds Deterioration of DNA in Poverty-Stricken Individuals
By Ajoya Long May 29, 2015 Ajoya Long is Special to the NNPA from the Afro-American Newspaper. Income and ethnic identity issues among lower and lower-middle class individuals may lead to deterioration of the DNA, according to a new study. According to a study published in the American Sociological Association’s Journal […]
Stroke Risks Start Early, Prevention Should Too
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 […]
Sustainable Eating Can Benefit the Planet & Your Health
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 […]
Endometriosis: More Than Just Painful Cycles
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 […]
Black Women Less Likely to Take Breast Cancer Hormone Therapy
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 […]
Symptoms of Brain Injury
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: […]
Traumatic Brain Injuries Can Cause More Than Just Physical Pain
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 […]
Know Your Risk: Heart Risk Calculator
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” […]