COPD Symptoms
COPD is a long-term, inflammatory lung disease that makes it hard for air to get into and out of the lungs. Breathing difficulties, coughing, mucous production, and wheezing are all …
Common Football Injuries in Children
Football injuries in children don’t discriminate. No matter the age and amount of protective gear, injuries happen. A CDC study published in Sports Health found that athletes ages 6 to …
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
According to the World Health Organization, breast cancer is the most common cancer in the world, accounting for 12% of all new cases of cancer diagnosed each year. October is …
World Heart Day
World Heart Day is a global movement in which individuals, families, communities, and governments unite in the fight against cardiovascular diseases (CVD). The World Heart Federation initiated World Heart Day …
What Is Sepsis?
Sepsis is a potentially fatal condition caused by the immune system’s reaction to an infection. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are about 1.7 million …
The Signs and Symptoms of Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men, after skin cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer will be diagnosed in about one out of every …
September Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about often stigmatized mental health. In addition to altering the public’s image of suicide, awareness provides peoples hope and …
Preventing High Cholesterol
Maintaining a healthy cholesterol level is essential for our heart’s health. The first step in this journey is to understand what cholesterol is. Cholesterol belongs to the chemical compound class …
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder that affects women of reproductive age. PCOS is characterized by menstrual irregularities, excess androgen production, and polycystic ovaries. Left untreated, PCOS …
Back to School Safety for Children
The school year is quickly approaching, and that means more children will be walking or biking to school. For parents, this means it’s time to start thinking about school safety. …
Atrial Fibrillation, or AFib, or Heart Flutters
Do you know what heart flutters are? Many people experience heart flutters and don’t even know it. Heart flutters are a type of arrhythmia, which is a problem with the …
Emergency Medical Care Benefits Could Be Stripped From Our Most Vulnerable Citizens
Tell your legislators to Support The Emergency Care Improvement Act NOW! The pandemic showed us that immediate access to local emergency medical care is critical for all people…not just those …