Health

Packing a lunch, signing permission slips and laying out clean clothes for the morning are all part of parents’ to-do lists when prepping for their children’s day at school. But for parents of the 6.5 million American children being treated for a chronic medical condition…

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Every day, more and more Americans are motivated to start exercise programs. And while few will ever attain the fitness of an all-star athlete, we can all benefit from increased physical activity and improved health. However, regardless of your level of activity, you still need to maintain good hydration.

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Fiction: All businesses will be required to provide employee health insurance. Fact: The Affordable Care Act does not require employers to provide health coverage. However, it does impose a penalty on larger employers that either do not offer a plan or offer unaffordable coverage.

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The public remains sharply divided toward President Barack Obama’s historic health care reform legislation, according to polls that show few are undecided. Most people think they know whether they like or dislike the law. But when it comes to knowing what’s actually contained within…

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Prescription painkiller dependence has reached epidemic levels in the United States. In 2010, 12 million Americans reported misuse of prescription painkillers in just one year. Former pro-football quarterback and current sports analyst Ray Lucas fell victim to these statistics.

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The FDA on Monday approved the first drug shown to reduce the risk of HIV infection, the latest milestone in the 30-year battle against the virus that causes AIDS.

The agency approved Gilead Sciences’ pill Truvada as a preventive measure for healthy people who are at high risk of acquiring HIV through sexual activity, such as those who have HIV-infected partners.

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Summer is in full swing, and that means more time for friend and family get-togethers, outdoor dining, and overall fun in the sun. Whether your outdoor gatherings are small and casual or formal, large-scale events, here are some tips to make your summer celebrations a big hit…

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You lock away your valuables to keep them safe. But there’s one valuable you may have forgotten: Your sight. If you are African American age 40 or older, have diabetes, or have a family history of glaucoma, you are at higher risk.

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The YMCA of Philadelphia & Vicinity is taking steps to reduce the burden of diabetes in the Greater Philadelphia area by offering the YMCA’s Diabetes Prevention Program – an innovative program proven to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in those at high risk of developing the disease

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During a news conference recently, the agencies were joined by the American Lung Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics as they unveiled the toolkits HUD’s Office of Healthy Homes and Lead Hazard Control (OHHLHC) developed with the partnering agencies.

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