Health

It’s the health challenge that affects nearly a third of American adults – more than heart disease, diabetes and cancer combined, according to a recent report. It costs society between $560 billion and $635 billion in medical bills and lost productivity every year.

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With school back in session and the long holiday season right around the corner, you might be asked about bringing treats in for your child to share with the classroom. You’ll probably want to roll up your sleeves and dig through the recipe file for the yummiest treat you can find.

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State Sen. Vincent Hughes will join with Tom Joyner of the “Tom Joyner Morning Show” to host Take a Loved One to the Doctor (TALOTTD), a community health and wellness event aimed at promoting health and wellness in the African-American community.

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Now that summer is over you might not be showing as much skin, but that doesn’t mean you should stop taking care of it. Colder months present unique challenges for keeping skin moisturized, protected and smooth.

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In a given year, about one in four adults experience a mental health disorder. One such mental illness, bipolar disorder is estimated to affect 6 million American adults, or about 2.6 percent of the US population age 18 and older, in a given year.

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), cancer claims the lives of more than a quarter of a million women in America every year. Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer and the second most common cause of cancer deaths in American women.

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Imagine not being able to control when you laughed or when you cried. While it’s not a well-known condition, this is reality for those who suffer from pseudobulbar affect (PBA), which is thought to affect nearly two million Americans. PBA occurs in people with an underlying neurologic condition like…

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“Natural disasters and other emergencies can occur anywhere. Our residents need to be prepared to take charge when the unexpected strikes,” said Kelvin Jeremiah, PHA’s Interim Executive Director. “While PHA has always done its best to assist residents during emergencies,…”

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Numerous states in the past year have attempted to defund Planned Parenthood in an effort to restrict their populations’ access to abortions or female-centered birth control.

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Ever wonder if your diet is missing something? Add our expert-approved, eat-right picks to stay lean, healthy, and strong.

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