Health

Photo: The Lacks Family via AP By JAMEY KEATEN GENEVA (AP) — The chief of the World Health Organization on Wednesday honored the late Henrietta Lacks, an American woman whose cancer cells were taken without her knowledge during the 1950s and ended up providing the foundation for vast scientific breakthroughs, including research about the coronavirus….

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FAMILY FEATURES Among the millions of Americans with COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, most can point to smoking as the main reason they got the disease. Yet in about 15% of cases, people get COPD — which makes it hard to breathe and gets worse over time — after being regularly exposed to certain…

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BPT With many children returning to in-person learning this fall, families are going through their back-to-school checklists. This is the perfect moment to check off one thing that is essential for a healthy start to school: making sure children are caught up on well-child visits and routine vaccinations. COVID-19 has disrupted many families’ lives, which…

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BPT Hiking, swimming, traveling — the summer and fall seasons are all about adventure. But for the 7.4 million Americans who require insulin due to type 1 diabetes, being on-the-go can be complicated.  There’s so much to think about when it comes to managing diabetes, from checking blood glucose, to tracking food intake and exercise….

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BPT Drug overdose deaths broke records during 2020, and while the pandemic no doubt contributed, surgery plays an often-overlooked role in America’s ongoing opioid epidemic because many patients continue to use their prescribed opioids months after their procedures. Pain medicine specialists are leading the way in addressing the opioid epidemic by developing strategies to reduce…

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BPT COVID-19 vaccines are authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for widespread use for those who are eligible. But while vaccines are now more accessible, vaccination rates are slowing across the country. Those still uncertain about whether the COVID-19 vaccine is right for them can look to trusted health experts within their…

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BPT Over a year and a half of coping with the pandemic is taking a toll on everyone’s emotional and mental health, and may be affecting children and teens even more than adults. According to recent research from the Kaiser Family Foundation, over 25% of high school students have experienced a decline in emotional and…

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BPT As most working American parents and students prepare to return to in-person work and school, after a year plus of remote work and virtual learning, it begs the question for parents: How prepared are you to handle not only back to school, but also back to after school? The impact felt from COVID-19 —…

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FAMILY FEATURES Taking care of your health, especially over age 65, requires an understanding of your personal needs. Proper medical care isn’t one-size-fits-all, so finding the right services and providers may take some research and thoughtful consideration as it relates to your unique circumstances. Consider these tips from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Blueberry and Pomegranate Power Bars FAMILY FEATURES As many people start getting back into normal routines, they’re returning to familiar on-the-go lifestyles by heading back to work, traveling to new destinations and enjoying time with loved ones.  While you get out to explore and gather with family and friends again, remember you’ll need…

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