Category: Health
How Body Imbalance Is The Tipping Point For Many Orthopedic Problems
We’ve all lost our balance – slipping on ice, getting knocked down in a sport, tripping over a toy, or perhaps from feeling dizzy. But sometimes body imbalance is less obvious, lurking inside while we move freely about, and the causes may indicate long-term problems if left unresolved. It’s been estimated that over 30 million…
J.I.V.E. Juice Becomes First Black-Owned Juice Brand To Be Sold In Whole Foods
Houston, TX (BlackNews.com) — Just in time for the busiest shopping season of the year, J.I.V.E. Juice is now available at Whole Foods 365. J.I.V.E Juice (Juice Is Very Essential) is the first juice company owned by an African American to be placed in Whole Foods.Founded by Tamala Austin, author of Love My Body Again:…
Eli Lilly Announces Lilly Diabetes Solutions Center to Assist People With Insulin Affordability
The American Diabetes Association estimates that over 30 million Americans are affected by diabetes and is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States. In the African American population, studies show that we are disproportionately affected by diabetes in comparison to the general population. The rates of diagnosed diabetes among African Americans is…
Meet The Certified Holistic Coach Who Is Helping Black Women Fight Endometriosis
Nationwide (BlackNews.com) — Certified Holistic Health Coach and Aromatherapy expert, Renee Hughes specializes in educating and coaching women with endometriosis, fibroids and other chronic conditions. She guides them to holistic approaches to find understanding of their condition and to support relief of some common symptoms such as lack of sleep, chronic discomfort, depression, anxiety and…
Drowsy After Another Restless Night? Try These 5 Tips For A Good Night’s Sleep
Millions of Americans toss and turn much of the night, unable to fall asleep – or to stay asleep once they finally do drift off. Maybe it’s worry about bills. Maybe it’s relationship problems. It might even be a sleep disorder keeping them awake when they should be snoozing soundly. Whatever the reason, more than…
NATIONAL CRISIS: 100 Million Americans Have High Blood Pressure Under New Guidelines
Nearly half of Americans have high blood pressure under the guidelines issued late last year by heart organizations and the medical community. The threshold for high blood pressure has been lowered to 130/80 mm/HG from the previous 140/90. Medical experts hope this new, lower level will prompt doctors to suggest earlier intervention for their patients…
California Hospice Doctor Joins Compassion & Choices Board of Directors
Physician Also Serves on Compassion & Choices African American Leadership Council (Los Angeles, Calif. – Nov. 13, 2018) To commemorate the first day of national hospice month, Compassion & Choices announced today it has appointed a leading expert in hospice and end-of-life care, Dr. Lucille Ridgill, to its board of directors. Dr. Ridgill also serves…
A Short Documentary Examines Why Pregnancy is Killing Black Women
Nationwide — The statistics are grim: Black women and black babies are losing their lives at a rate that’s 3-4x higher than any other ethnicity during pregnancy and childbirth in the United States. After coming across news reports exposing this dire issue, Roman Debotch from BlackExcellence.com went looking for black women who had difficult pregnancies,…
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Names New Chief Medical Officer
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) announced today the appointment of Varadarajan Subbiah, MD, MBA, FACP, CHCQM, as chief medical officer effective Oct. 1, 2018. In this position he will oversee the delivery of all medical services to meet ARMC’s health care goals. Dr. Subbiah brings more than a decade of experience in internal medicine care,…
Why heart health is important for women with diabetes
If you have diabetes, you have a higher-than-average risk of having a heart attack or a stroke. While men and women generally have similar rates of Type 2 diabetes, women are twice as likely to have heart disease. In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S., killing one…
CDPH Warns Consumers about Risks of Wearing Decorative Contact Lenses
SACRAMENTO – California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Director and State Public Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith today warned consumers about the risks associated with wearing decorative contact lenses. “Advertised as color, cosmetic, fashion and theatrical contact lenses, decorative contact lenses are especially popular around Halloween,” said Dr. Smith. “Wearing any kind of contact lens,…
Hate Has No Place With Wellness
Judy Belk responds to the wave of violence that has devastated America. In the past week, another shocking wave of violence has devastated America – and we must refuse to accept this as “the new normal.” In Pittsburgh, 11 Jewish people were murdered in a place of worship by a man wielding an assault rifle…
Women twice as likely as men to have depression
Depression involves more than just feeling bad. “About 80 percent of adults with depression reported at least some difficulty with work, home, and social activities because of their depression,” the researchers wrote. The least likely to report depression? High-income men. Just 2.3 percent of well-off men reported depression, compared to nearly 20 percent of women…
Americans Urged to Get Flu Shots Following Record-Breaking Flu Season
Despite potentially-fatal outcomes, studies find perceptions of flu vaccination efficacy vary depending on racial, ethnic background Philadelphia, Pa. — The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that can develop into mild to severe illnesses or even death. Last year’s flu season was one of the worst in more than a decade,…
RUHS—Behavioral Health Leads Effort to Expand Mental Health Access for Kids 0-5
First 5 Riverside Will Fund the New Three-Year Countywide Project with $7.5 million grant RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Ca.—Riverside County children through age 5 will receive expanded access to early intervention and mental health services through a new program that aims to position them for emotional, social and academic success in school and life, mental health advocates…
Campaign to increase awareness of childhood lead poisoning
The County of San Bernardino Department of Public Health announced plans today to commemorate Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, Oct. 21 to 27. The theme this year is, “Dust and dirt with lead can hurt. Keep kids away from lead where they play.” The week-long campaign will educate families and community members about ways to…
Riverside University Health System Education and Conference Center Renamed for Retiring Supervisor Marion Ashley and Wife Mary
The three-story complex on RUHS Medical Center campus provides training to thousands of healthcare professionals annually MORENO VALLEY, Ca.—A health education and conference center on Wednesday was formally named for retiring Riverside County Supervisor Marion Ashley and his wife, Mary, in recognition of their lifelong commitment to public service. The Ashleys, both in their 80s,…
Get your FREE flu shot at your local community POD site
The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health Preparedness and Response Program will be testing emergency response plans at local Point of Dispensing (POD) sites during the influenza (flu) vaccination season. A POD site is a location where the community would go to receive lifesaving medication and/or vaccinations during a public health emergency. Public Health…
American Parkinson Disease Association Brings Top Experts & Weekend Of Education & Inspiration To Southern California
WHAT: The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is hosting the 2nd Annual APDA West Coast Parkinson’s Educational Forum – A Weekend of Discovery — a two-day comprehensive special event that will provide a unique opportunity for people impacted by Parkinson’s disease (PD) to hear firsthand from leaders in PD treatment and research, as well…
Riverside County officials urge community to get flu shots
Riverside County health officials are urging residents to get their flu shot as a way to prevent spread of the illness. The appeal from Riverside County Public Health Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser came Tuesday as he reminded County Supervisors of the 100-year anniversary of the Great Pandemic of 1918, when hundreds of thousands of people…
Popular Socal Band To Perform At Race For The Cure
Cougrzz Rock Donates Free Show to Komen IE’s Signature Fundraiser MURRIETA—Cougrzz Rock, a popular all-female Southern California band, will perform at the Sunday, Oct. 14 Race for the Cure in a show of support for Susan G. Komen IE’s signature fundraiser. The award-winning band’s high-energy show will be on full display at the event in…
Proceeds Raised At Pink On Parade Impact Women Throughout The Riverside Community Battling Cancer Register Today!
(Riverside, CA) October 9, 2018 – “Through The Pink Ribbon Place, I’ve bonded with amazing women and have had the opportunity to benefit from counseling, prosthesis and support groups,” shared Jennifer Potter, Pink Ribbon Place Client. Pink on Parade, Riverside’s breast cancer awareness walk is held annually to support the programs and services provided by…
How A Child’s Breathing Problem Can Be Misdiagnosed As ADHD
They are two conditions that might seem to have nothing in common: mouth breathing and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Yet children who breathe through their mouths because of a dental issue may be easily misdiagnosed with ADHD, resulting in a lifetime of being given powerful drugs unnecessarily. “Mouth breathing is often caused by an…
Gluten Pioneer Says Food Labeled
‘Gluten Free’ Isn’t Always What You Think Think you’re following a gluten-free diet? Not so fast. A physician who is a pioneer in discovering and diagnosing the problems with gluten says many products touted as gluten-free today are not. Dr. Kenneth Davin Fine, a gastroenterologist, and creator of Oro-Intestinal Fitness Products (www.finerhealth.com) and the Gluten/Food…
Statement From Americans United For Life
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed a bill Sunday that would have required public universities in California to offer abortion pills on campus. “American United for Life is pleased and grateful that California Governor Jerry Brown has vetoed SB 320, a dangerous bill that would have required college health clinics across the state to…
