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(NewsUSA) - Middle-class families are being devastated by the staggering cost of life-saving insulin.
While the average person spends about $1,025 per year on medication, many people with diabetes …
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8/26/19
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Dear Doctor: Is it true that eating ultra-processed foods raises your risk of cancer? I really don’t want to give up my comfort foods, like a handful of potato chips or an order of chicken nuggets …
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8/25/19
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Residents living in and around Crawfordsville can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life …
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Journal Review
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8/25/19
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(NAPSI)—The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts an average hurricane season this year, but as history has shown, the worst hurricanes are often unexpected. Last year, the …
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By NAPS,
North American Precis Syndicate | 8/23/19 |
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(NAPSI)—The school year can be a hectic time for the families of America’s estimated 57 million schoolkids—but it’s also a good time for parents to bring their children to the doctor to get …
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By NAPS,
North American Precis Syndicate | 8/21/19 |
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(Family Features) Families that travel with kids typically know tablets and other gadgets and activities can make the journey easier, and vacation rentals can make the stay more relaxing and …
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8/20/19
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7 questions that could save your life
(Family Features) While you may routinely hear about medical errors, it’s less common to hear about a misdiagnosis.
Inaccurate or delayed medical …
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8/20/19
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(Family Features) Whether your child's stance on heading back to school is eager and enthusiastic or falls a bit short of that level of excitement, by working together your family can gear up for a …
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8/20/19
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(Family Features) Heart disease, cancer, unintentional injuries, chronic lower respiratory disease and stroke. These top five causes of death in the United States all have a higher incidence of death …
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8/20/19
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(Family Features) When pets are present, people and communities thrive. The benefits of pets have long been discussed, but surveys and studies have started to prove their positive impact.
A …
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8/20/19
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(NAPSI)—Everyone should plan for natural disasters, but this planning is especially important if you have a chronic health condition such as diabetes. Follow these nine steps to be ready:
1. Do …
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By NAPS,
North American Precis Syndicate | 8/19/19 |
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If knowledge is power, then today’s column is an atomic blast.Neuroscience (the study of how the brain works) has discovered the link between extreme stress events — traumas — occurring in the …
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8/18/19
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Dear Doctor: What do you think about acupuncture for lower back pain? What is it, and how does it work?Dear Reader: Acupuncture is a key component of traditional medicine in China, but until …
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8/18/19
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(StatePoint) Routine check-ups are essential for adolescents and young adults. As health risks and concerns are rapidly changing during the teen years, these preventive services can help keep your …
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8/16/19
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(BPT) - What is plasma and how does it help people?
Plasma is the liquid portion of your blood that carries blood components throughout the body. Plasma is collected and processed into a wide …
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Brandpoint (BPT)
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8/16/19
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(NAPSI)—One of the most common human parasitic infestations around, head lice affect an estimated 6-12 million Americans annually, most of them children.
If your kids are at risk, here’s …
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By NAPS,
North American Precis Syndicate | 8/14/19 |
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3 tips for surviving workouts in the heat
(Family Features) During warm-weather months, fitness enthusiasts often take their exercise routines to the great outdoors. The spike in summer …
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8/13/19
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(Family Features) There’s nothing like a major milestone in a child’s life to test a parent’s confidence. Big changes like a new school or classroom can be trying for kids and adults alike, but …
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8/13/19
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(Family Features) Finding new clothes and gathering pens, pencils, notebooks and other supplies are always part of the back-to-school fun, but there are other needs and wants to consider when another …
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8/13/19
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(Family Features) Another school year means millions of children across the country are boarding buses at the beginning and end of each day, and it provides an appropriate opportunity for parents, …
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8/13/19
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