Health

BPT Kyra Williams is a wife, mother of two and English professor who leads an active life in Baytown, Texas. However, this active life took a backseat when she moved from Little Rock, Arkansas, to Texas in 11th grade. At the time, the move to a new town and high school left her feeling down…

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FAMILY FEATURES Respiratory viruses are common in the fall and winter months. Flu, COVID-19 and RSV can surge during the cooler weather and keep people from gathering with family and friends. They cause many people to get very sick or even to be hospitalized. “We know that getting vaccinated is the best defense against severe…

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Pa. DHS Secretary Valerie Arkoosh (at podium) is joined by other officials in Harrisburg as they highlight the services available to help Pennsylvanians during the holiday season and into the new year. (Photo/pa.gov) HARRISBURG, Pa. -– Leadership from the Shapiro Administration gathered at the Capitol Christmas tree on Wednesday to remind Pennsylvanians of resources that…

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BPT When it comes to health, women’s intuition isn’t just a hunch – it’s practically a superpower. According to recent research from MD Live by Evernorth, more than two-thirds of women say they have a sixth sense when it comes to their health. This “ill-tuition” is the innate ability to sense when something may be…

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BPTSponsored by Eli Lilly and Company Understanding eczema For her entire life, April has lived with dry, itchy skin, experiencing frequent thinning and scarring of her skin due to insistent itching. Atopic dermatitis, also called eczema, is much more than just a rash. April is one of nearly 16.5 million people in the U.S. who…

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BPT Award-winning TV host, comedian, actress and author Sherri Shepherd is at increased risk for pneumococcal pneumonia and invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) because she has diabetes. She doesn’t want to let it stop her from taking her shot on – or off – the stage. That’s why Sherri is partnering with Pfizer to share her…

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BPT Most parents agree that it’s important for children to establish healthy habits before they turn 18 years old. Building a strong foundation and taking a preventive approach to health early on will help people avoid illness and improve our healthspan, or the number of years spent in good health. Simple, right? Well, findings from…

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BPT Epilepsy at any age can be challenging to navigate, even more so when a patient is a young child or teen. Some medications can help manage seizures for many patients. However, one-third of children with newly diagnosed epilepsy fail the first antiseizure medication they were prescribed. These patients may experience seizures even when taking…

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The city’s Department of Public Health continues strategies to distribute one million condoms, along with other sexual health resources, by January 2025. The City of Philadelphia’s Department of Public Health is closing in on its ambitious goal of distributing one million free condoms to Philadelphians in 2024. Since Jan. 1, more than 800,000 condoms have…

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Family Features If you’re enrolled in Medicare, it’s important to remember Medicare Open Enrollment runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 each year. This is the time for people with Medicare to compare their prescription drug and health coverage options for the upcoming year. New this year The new prescription drug law is lowering out-of-pocket…

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