Good and Bad News on the Obesity Front in the U.S.
On Tuesday, the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics released its latest report analyzing data on the state of obesity ...
Hospitalizations and ‘long COVID’ remain concerns; new vaccines promise help
A factor that has changed over time is hospitalization due to severe COVID infections. On Aug. 1, the statewide seven-day ...
ER doctor shares how to prepare for flu season with a 'flu box'
The CDC recommends a flu vaccine for nearly everyone six months and older in the U.S. every flu season, except for anyone ...
Eastern Equine Encephalitis: What to know about EEE after New York resident dies from disease
Eastern equine encephalitis, often referred to as EEE or Triple E, is a rare, but serious disease, largely found in North ...
Lyme disease is on the rise. See case counts for NC + how to avoid tick bites
Lyme disease is the most prevalent insect-borne disease in the US, with far more cases each year than other diseases such as ...
Obesity rates in US not growing for first time in a decade, but severe obesity on the rise: CDC
The overall rate of obesity in the United States ticked downward between August 2021 and August 2023, breaking a streak of ...
Obesity rates in US not growing for first time in a decade, but there might be a worse problem: CDC
The general rate of obesity among adults in the United States has stagnated, but the rate of severe obesity has increased, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
How AI could monitor brain health and find dementia sooner
Using advanced artificial intelligence algorithms, scientists are hoping to identify brain wave patterns associated with the ...
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Teens and Counterfeit Death Pills
Teens are most at risk for taking dangerous counterfeit pills made to resemble Xanax, Adderall, or OxyContin. The most common ...
AGING IN PLACE: September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month
September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month. The risk of falling, and fall-related problems, rises with age. In fact, the ...
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NNU health and safety experts join important CDC advisory groups
National Nurses United in May was proud to announce that Jane Thomason, its lead industrial hygienist, was invited to join ...
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Chair File: Supporting Mental Health and Well-being and Preventing Suicide
Suicide is preventable. By helping people in times of crisis get the care and support they need — and addressing the stigma ...