|
INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana State Department of Health is urging anyone who hasn’t already gotten a flu shot to do so now. Although influenza (flu) activity remains at minimal levels, the virus …
more
Journal Review
|
12/4/18
|
|
The coming holiday season means that soon we will be partaking in jovial family gatherings and plenty of foods that fill the stomach and warm the heart. More than any other time of the year, food …
more
12/3/18
|
|
(StatePoint) Whether you’re a honeymooner or you’re celebrating your 50th anniversary, there’s a chance that the romantic spark that brought you and your partner together in the first place …
more
12/2/18
|
|
Before the worst of the season hits, there’s still time to get a flu shot.Local residents are rolling up their sleeves for the vaccine as sporadic cases of the virus begin appearing across the …
more
Nick Hedrick | nhedrick@jrpress.com
|
11/27/18
|
|
Dear Doctor: What is considered a normal blood pressure for a person in their late 70s? My doctor said it should be in area of 120/80. But I have read that older persons’ pressure may be higher — …
more
11/25/18
|
|
(StatePoint) Decorated veteran Justin Minyard struggled for years with chronic back pain. And though his prescribed opioids provided only minimal relief, he developed a dependency on them. …
more
11/21/18
|
|
(StatePoint) The holiday season can be an indulgent one, full of cookies, candies, heavy meals and eggnog. While no one wants to rein in the fun during the merriest time of year, there are simple …
more
11/19/18
|
|
Dear Doctor: I’ve been on blood pressure medication for 20 years and am now going through menopause. For me, this includes anxiety attacks. Symptoms of stroke and anxiety attacks seem pretty …
more
11/18/18
|
|
We all know the holiday season can be one of the most stressful times of the year, and it is almost here. With all the holiday hustle, bustle, shopping and family gatherings, everyone wants to stay …
more
11/14/18
|
|
Hospice Care seeks volunteers Meet Clara, a 97 year old with terminal cancer living with her daughter. Clara’s daughter is very devoted to her mother’s care. She would like to run errands for a …
more
Journal Review
|
11/14/18
|
|
(StatePoint) Suddenly, the kids are all grown up and ready to flee the nest. It’s the start of a new chapter -- for them, and for mom and dad, too. While this sudden change in family dynamic is …
more
11/13/18
|
|
(StatePoint) For many, weight loss is a constant struggle, full of frustration, fad diets and forgotten workout DVDs. But it doesn’t have to be that way. New research reveals a critical element …
more
11/12/18
|
|
Dear Doctor: My wife of 40 years died seven months ago after a battle with cancer. Since then, I have been suffering from frequent bouts of depression, haunted by the loss of my life partner. During …
more
11/11/18
|
|
Indiana’s children face many significant health issues, with our opioid crisis and an alarming increase in nicotine use being two of the most urgent. Our state needs all its children to be healthy …
more
11/8/18
|
|
LEBANON — The Witham Health Services Foundation will award medical education loans to applicants who are planning to enter, or are currently enrolled in college and plan to become a medical …
more
For the Journal Review
|
11/6/18
|
|
LEBANON — Witham Health Services was honored to recently be recognized by the Indiana State Department of Health. The Witham Maternity Center received the top Gold Award in recognition of their …
more
For the Journal Review
|
11/4/18
|
|
Dear Doctor: How do I know if I have a penicillin allergy? I always tell doctors that, yes, I’m allergic to penicillin, because I think I remember a bad reaction from when I was a kid, but, …
more
11/4/18
|
|
(StatePoint) Opioid-related overdoses have reached epidemic proportions, claiming more than 42,000 lives in the U.S. in 2016 alone. Physicians on the front lines are working in their communities and …
more
11/4/18
|
|
(StatePoint) By the time Jaxson O'Brien was finally diagnosed with a form of Batten disease, his family had been to three doctors, endured countless hospital visits and tried nine different …
more
11/1/18
|
|
(StatePoint) Maintaining happy, healthy feet is fundamental for a great quality of life. Unfortunately, diabetes can have a significant impact on feet, increasing the risk of such conditions as …
more
10/31/18
|