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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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 … Read More

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, … Read More

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 … Read More

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, … Read More

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 … Read More

Patients taking a common diuretic to help lower blood pressure may be better off with a similarly effective but safer one, a new study suggests. Current guidelines recommend the drug … Read More

Governor requesting emergency action from legislature to make available up to $20 million to help California respond to COVID-19 The state is mobilizing every level of government to prepare for … Read More

We receive so many different feature requests each week, but this one stood out. Just imagine playing in the sport that you love only to be taken out by an … Read More