10-yo with heart defect named national ambassador for heart program
February is American Heart Month and this week — Feb. 7 through 14 — is Congenital Heart Defect Awareness week.
Skyrocketing teen e-cig use erases recent declines in youth tobacco use
Public health experts are continuing to sound the alarm on the teen vaping epidemic, tying the 1.3 million increase in teen tobacco users from 2017 to 2018 directly to e-cigarettes. The rise has been so significant that it has wiped …
Nearly 1 in 7 US kids and teens has a mental health condition, and half go untreated, study says
Half of children with a mental health condition in the United States go without treatment, according to a study published Monday in the journal JAMA Pediatrics.
FDA targets illegally marketed dietary supplements
The US Food and Drug Administration is taking new action against dietary supplements, sending warning letters to companies who claim, without proof, that their products can prevent or treat Alzheimer's, diabetes and cancer, the agency announced Monday.
Over 109,000 people died from measles in 2017 — needlessly
A child was hospitalized in Brooklyn in the largest measles outbreak in New York state in decades. A 17-year-old died outside Paris, France. At least 12 children suffered the same fate in Brazil.
Lovell’s Food For Thought – The Spirituality of the Unity Principles & Addressing Health Inequities
If we are going to successfully address health inequities, we are going to need to truly climb out of our silos and connect to one another across a broad array. Although this easier said than done, we need to realize …
One of America's richest families is accused of profiting from the nation's opioid crisis
A court ruling Monday in Massachusetts will expose details about one of America's richest families and their connection to the nation's opioid crisis.
Lowering blood pressure could cut risk factor for dementia
Intensive lowering of blood pressure, to a less than 120 mm Hg level, can have a measurable impact on mild cognitive impairment (MCI) -- a well-established precursor of dementia, a new study finds.
Bothered By Chronic Pain? Its Source May Surprise You
Pain that lingers or worsens is usually a signal to see a doctor. Medical professionals, however, don’t always diagnose the problem correctly in the initial visit.
Turkey Leg Hut Helping Federal Workers Recover from Shutdown with Free Turkey Legs this Week
The Turkey Leg Hut on Almeda Road is extending a helping hand this week to federal workers in the Houston area who’ve suffered through the recent 35-day government shutdown.
RA Sushi Invites Couples To Keep It Hot Like Wasabi on February 7
In honor of Valentine’s Day, RA Sushi is inviting its guests to heat things up. On February 7, guests can purchase tickets to Roll of Attraction: An Aphrodisiac Sushi Rolling Class For Couples. A romantic, couples rolling sushi class designed …
This Valentine’s Day, what’s even better than a box of chocolate?
Traditional boxes of chocolate are so ordinary. There’s a better, “outside-the-box” way to show your thoughtfulness. Crafted in Salzburg, Austria for more than 150 years, all-natural Mozart Chocolate Creams and Liqueurs are masterpieces made with only high-end ingredients such as …
Dr. Myla Bennett Presents The Official Launch Event for Pretty Rx®
Atlanta, GA - January 28, 2019 - On Friday February 22, 2019, Celebrity plastic surgeon Dr. Myla Bennett will present the official launch of her new skin care line Pretty Rx “Your Prescription For Pretty Skin.” Sponsored by Bentley of …
Putting drug prices on TV will cause unnecessary patient panic
The Trump administration has proposed several reforms to drive down prescription drug prices.
Lavido for Spring Skincare Clean
Spring is the perfect time to edit your existing skincare collection. When the season changes from cold to warm your skincare routine changes too! With that in mind, check out Lavido products to clean up your skincare shelf for Spring.
