November is Diabetes Awareness Month! More than 30 million Americans are living with diabetes and 84 million are at risk, totaling nearly half of the U.S. adult population. This year’s National Diabetes Month is focused on gestational diabetes. -Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that develops during pregnancy. Gestational diabetes is common and occurs […]
These are dismal statistics and it is very crucial to raise awareness and promote education about lung cancer. Lung cancer accounts for about 27 percent of all cancer deaths and is by far the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women. Lung cancer kills 433 Americans every day. Every 3.3 mins someone […]
An adult should always accompany young children. Carry a flashlight and fully charged cell phone. Choose costumes that fit well to avoid tripping and falls. Choose face paint over masks so vision is not blocked to reduce falls. Wear light-colored clothing with reflective tape. Stay in groups, use sidewalks and cross streets carefully. Have an […]
We are in the midst of the flu season. Having the flu increases your risk of getting pneumococcal disease. Pneumococcal disease is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria, also known as pneumococcus. In the US, each year, thousands of people die and thousands get hospitalized due to pneumococcal disease. It can cause severe infections of the […]
New treatment for flu! On October 24, 2018, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new antiviral influenza treatment, Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil). It’s the first new antiviral flu treatment approved by the FDA in nearly 20 years. Since the current flu season has already started across the country and many people are expected to […]
Flu season is just around the corner. Flu affects between 5 and 20 percent of the U.S. population each year. It usually begins in October or November, peaks in January or February and can continue through May. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months and older should get vaccinated against the […]
Nearly 1 in 3 American adults have high cholesterol. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance found in many foods. High levels of cholesterol increase your risks for heart disease and stroke, two leading causes of death in the United States. High cholesterol has no signs or symptoms, so the only way to know if you […]
Tobacco is dangerous to your health no matter how you smoke it. Replacing your cigarette with a cigar, pipe, or hookah does not reduce your health risks. Substances that tobacco contains harm, not just the lungs but practically every part of the body. Harmful effects of smoking tobacco are: Lung disease called COPD, which includes […]
Immunizations are not just for children. Adults need to get vaccinated to stay protected from flu, pneumonia and other diseases. August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). NIAM aims at raising awareness about why vaccines are important and how they prevent serious illnesses. Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends that all adults get the following […]
Sleep apnea is a common and potentially serious sleep disorder that causes your breathing to become shallow or stop completely (apnea) during sleep. About 30 million people in the United States are estimated to have sleep apnea. Most common symptoms are: snoring, episodes of breathing pauses reported by another person, gasping for air during sleep, […]
