Category: Health/Fitness News

Passed by Congress and signed by President Clinton in 1994 WASHINGTON – National Men’s Health Week (NMHW) is celebrating the 26th anniversary of health awareness and advocacy during Men’s Health Month(www.MensHealthMonth.org) this June. NMHW is celebrated each year as the week that ends on Father’s Day, June 15-21 this year. The Week is celebrated around…

Diabetes and high blood pressure diagnoses are on the rise in the United States and that’s especially the case in the Black community. Finding ways to fight against these conditions and improve people’s health is an effort that researchers all over the world are committed to. As a result, an international study that analyzed data…

The following statement was released by the American Public Health Association following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police on May 25. Statement from APHA Executive Director Georges Benjamin, MD “I can’t breathe.” With those last words, George Floyd, an unarmed, handcuffed black man, died this week after being pinned down…

Anxiety is defined as a feeling of worry, nervousness or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. With the ongoing pandemic, it’s not much of a surprise we’re feeling uneasy about the future. But, fortunately, there are a number of coping mechanisms that could assist you in curbing or combating feelings of anxiety. Here are…

As if we didn’t already have enough coronavirus-related problems, now, we’re experiencing a meat shortage because of the coronavirus outbreak in meatpacking plants around the country.  Some of the affected plants are even closed indefinitely because so many of the workers are home ill. This shortage has had a ripple effect across various industries.  Wendy’s,…

DentalChat is helping to minimize dental-related ER visits during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering online services. COVID-19 has affected many industries, where mandatory closures and strict policies are in place to adhere to safety precautions. Dental offices are no exception, with many dentists having to stop offering medical services aside from emergency dentistry. This is…

The Department of Health and Human Services is distributing $12 billion allocated for a targeted distribution to hospitals in areas that have been particularly impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, including $231,583,318 to hospitals in California. President Trump is providing support to healthcare providers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic through the $175 billion in relief funding to…

The recommendations are supported by 50 international organizations working together to curb the spread of COVID-19 and protect those most vulnerable. April 28, 2020 – Today, two of the world’s leading diabetes organizations released guidance on high-impact COVID-19 prevention recommendations for people with diabetes. The JDRF-Beyond Type 1 Alliance brought together leaders of the global…

Hepatitis C is among the many diseases disproportionately affecting the African American community. The disease, targeting the liver, can turn into a serious health problem over time – resulting in liver damage and liver cancer. There is no vaccine for hepatitis C but there are treatments available. After diagnosis, in the early stages, patients may…

Think you are sleeping alone? Think again! You’d be surprised at all of the living things you are snuggling up with at night! According to Philip M. Tierno Jr., director of clinical microbiology and immunology at New York University’s Langone Medical Center, “most people wash their sheets once a week, but many others go 3…

Funds Designated to Mitigate Extraordinary Impacts Will Include Support for Critical Community Services; Plan Also Waives Copays for Members’ Primary and Urgent Care Visits LONG BEACH, Calif., April 15, 2020—SCAN Health Plan®, a not-for-profit provider of Medicare Advantage health plans to seniors in California, today announced it is committing $5.1 million to address a variety…

Most would say communication is key to a healthy relationship. I’d have to agree. However, not all communication supports a healthy relationship. There are some communication habits that make matters worse. Relationships don’t usually end because of the challenges. They end because of our responses to those challenges. Does your response support the growth of…

Everyday, and it seems like all day–if you turn on the news, you’ll hear about the coronavirus COVID-19. How many people have been tested, diagnosed and died from the terrible disease. But very rarely do you hear about the cases of people recovering. This is meant by no means to diminish the seriousness of the…

The growing number of Amazon centers where employees have tested positive has sparked concern from warehouse workers, as well as from Amazon’s technology workers. The retail giant, which employs some 800,000 workers globally, has not confirmed a total number of its warehouse or delivery staff who have tested positive with COVID-19. Workers and local news…

By now, I’m sure you’ve seen people walking around in a variety of masks in an attempt to protect themselves from the coronavirus, but are the masks really beneficial? Are they the right type? Are they on properly? Masks are sold out all over the country. Even Amazon, the world’s largest company, can’t get enough…

Do you wonder why you constantly hear that you need to boost your immune system, especially during this coronavirus crisis? It’s critical for everyone to have the strongest immunity possible because your body’s immune system (it runs throughout your entire body) protects you from pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, and infections. Eating healthy food that…

San Bernardino County today reported its second case of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in a 54-year-old male with underlying health conditions who had come into contact with persons who had recently traveled from Washington state. “This case does not change our level of readiness or response and it should not increase alarm among the public,” said…

In the growing list of everyday people testing posting for Coronavirus COVID-19, there is also a growing list of celebrities who have the disease as well. Just this past weekend, beloved actor Tom Hanks and his wife revealed they had contracted the virus. Now, handsome actor Idris Elba has also tested positive for coronavirus, the…

These days, digestive problems have become not only a regular topic of conversation, they’ve ballooned into a billion dollar industry of over-the-counter remedies.  Modern day society often demands we work harder and longer, spending more time away from home than ever before. Unfortunately, this means many people have thrown in the towel on things like…

Nobody can argue with Sean “Diddy” Combs hustle. He seems to always be working, hustling and just celebrated his 50th birthday party with a lavish event. From events, to music, to liquor brands, to parenting, if you take a look at his social media, Diddy is rarely sitting still. But a medical issue has required…

Healthcare has been changing over the years. With the influx of boutique hospitals, urgent care facilities and clinics, healthcare has changed a lot in just the last 10 years. But it’s about to change again, thanks to Walmart (that’s right, Walmart). The retail giant remodeled a store in Georgia earlier this year and added a…