Category: Health
Many Black Women Are Still Using Toxic Sanitary Pads — Even Though the Organic Pads Cost About the Same!
Nationwide — Many sanitary pads (or sanitary napkins) are made of plastic materials that can complicate embryonic development and lead to organ damage. Even more, the fiber in these absorbent pads can cause cervical cancer, and can even result in difficult menstruation periods for women. Sadly, many Black women continue to use these toxic pads…
Too Many Black Women Dying From Breast Cancer — Could Aluminum-Free Deodorant Be the Answer?
Nationwide — Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among African-American women. Even worse, studies have confirmed that Black women are more than twice as likely to die from it than their white counterparts. Many factors contribute to this including genetics, lack of adequate health education in Black communities, poor diets, and the use…
Covered California for Small Business Announces Rates and Plans for 2019 with an Average Premium Increase of 4.6 Percent
*The weighted average rate change is the lowest in the five years since Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) launched in 2014. *CCSB has more than 47,000 members to date, an increase of more than 30 percent over a year ago. *The small business program continues with five carriers offering coverage for employees around the…
First locally-acquired human case of West Nile virus reported in High Desert
San Bernardino County Department of Public Health has confirmed its first locally-acquired human case of West Nile virus (WNV) illness in the High Desert. This is the first case in the High Desert since 2013. In previous cases, it was suspected the infection was acquired outside of the region. “West Nile Virus can cause a…
USDA Partners with HHS to Support Rural Communities Combating Opioid Misuse
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6, 2018 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that a group of Cooperative Extension partners will have the opportunity to apply for grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help communities combat opioid use disorders. HHS intends to build on successful 2017 and 2018 National…
Hypertension Investigator Ronald G. Victor, MD, 1952–2018
LOS ANGELES (Sept. 10 , 2018) – Ronald G. Victor, MD, a prominent hypertension expert and the first investigator to scientifically prove that thousands of lives could be saved annually if barbers were enlisted to help fight the epidemic of high blood pressure in the African-American community, died Monday, Sept. 10. He was 66. An…
CDPH Confirms First Two Human West Nile Virus Deaths of 2018
SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced today two confirmed deaths in California due to West Nile virus (WNV). The deceased persons were residents of Glenn county and Yuba county. “We are still in a peak period of West Nile virus transmission in the state so we urge everyone to take every…
BellyBloating: Doc Share What To Eat And What To Avoid
Regardless of weight or body type, it’s common to see some belly bloat. The foods we choose, how we’re digesting and simply the air we’re swallowing, can all add up to feeling and looking bloated. To help us keep our bellies as bloat free as possible, is Dr. Niket Sonpal, Adjunct Assistant Professor at Touro…
How To Keep Exercising Despite Chronic Pain
Pain is a great excuse if you don’t like to exercise, and it’s certainly something many people with chronic pain would just as soon avoid. Yet at the same time exercise is one of the things that can help make that pain go away. “It can become a Catch-22 situation,” says Dr. Victor M. Romano,…
September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month
The Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia (SCFG) is asking all Georgians to get involved and make a difference. SCFG activities include the Annual Walk-A-Mile for Sickle Cell on the Atlanta West BeltLine, a Game Night, Health Fairs and Free Testing ATLANTA, Sept. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Sickle Cell disease is a condition that affects people…
Aguilar Announces Over $5.8 Million in Federal Funding for Inland Empire Medical Residents in Primary Care
San Bernardino, CA— Rep. Aguilar announced over $5.8 million in federal funding for SAC Health System (SACHS) as part of the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education (THCGME) Program. The funding will help SACHS continue its medical residency program, allowing residents to train in a community-based health care setting…
6 Ways To Treat TMJ And Get Your Jaw Back In Line
Of all the hinges that facilitate your bodily functions, the jaw joint is one of the busiest. And also, one of the most problematic. TMJ pain, also known as TMD – temporomandibular joint disorder – affects about 15 percent of adults, most of them between the ages of 20 and 40. The TMJ is the…
Staff member at Thermal elementary school diagnosed with active tuberculosis; testing urged for some students, staff
A staff member at Westside Elementary School in Thermal has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis and Riverside County health officials are working with school representatives to identify students and staff who might have been exposed to the illness. The staff member is receiving treatment and is expected to recover. The individual is not being identified…
Pancreatic Cancer: After The Diagnosis
Pancreatic cancer, which is the disease that took the life of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, is considered to be incurable. Many people who have the disease generally have a 5-10 percent chance of recovery. The chances tend to be even lower for someone of older and overweight. What Causes Pancreatic Cancer? As…
Information Station Free Senior Community Information Events Forum
Enjoy and afternoon of Information..Food..Friends..and Fun! Information Station Free Senior Community Information Events Forum Monday, July 30th 2018, was an enjoyable afternoon luncheon as the High Desert Senior ‘Information Station’ series kicked off and presented to a well attended senior forum in the Jess Ranch community. The purpose of ‘Information Station’ is to educate and…
Families USA Leads Effort of Over 120 Health Care Organizations to Warn of Supreme Court’s Impact on Nation’s Health Care
Washington, D.C.—Today, Senate leadership received a letter spearheaded by Families USA, with over 120 national and state partner organizations, urging the Senate to carefully consider the stakes for our health care system, as it considers the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh for Supreme Court justice. The signatories represent consumer, provider, faith community, labor, and other…
The Association of Black Cardiologists Issues Prior Authorization Resource Kits for Healthcare Providers
The development of administrative tools for a standardized and centralized process increases access and positively impacts minority and high-risk populations. NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) has issued its first series of Prior Authorization (PA) Resource Kits for healthcare providers. These Resource Kits have been uniquely designed for…
Wide Variation across the Nation in Treatment for Opioid Abuse and Dependence
Treatments with the Highest Total Cost Also Vary, according to New FAIR Health Study NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Whether treatment for opioid abuse and dependence most commonly emphasized methadone administration, naltrexone injection, group psychotherapy or another procedure in 2017 depended on the state or region where the patient received care, according to…
AARP Launches Sisters from AARP Digital Newsletter Celebrating Gen-X and Baby Boomer African American Women
WASHINGTON, DC-AARP today is launching “Sisters from AARP,” a new digital newsletter celebrating Gen-X and Baby Boomer African American women. The weekly newsletter, reaching subscribers every Tuesday, features entertaining, informative and inspirational content created for black women by black women. “Sisters from AARP is created specifically for Gen X and Boomer black women to offer…
Warning: Huge Almond Milk Recall Because It May Contain Real Milk
More and more people are switching from regular cow’s milk to milk alternatives like rice milk, coconut milk, soy milk and even almond milk. They are mainly doing this for health reasons so many are using these milk alternatives in their recipes, drinks and more. So it is shocking to hear that the manufacturer of…
Fibroids Awareness Campaign Says 80% of Women Who Have Had a Hysterectomy May Not Have Needed One
The #FACEofFIBROIDS campaign is a global movement to bring awareness to African American women who are more likely to develop fibroids than any other demographic. Washington, DC — The Fibroid Foundation (FibroidFoundation.org), a nonprofit dedicated to creating and supporting initiatives to find a cure for fibroids, has announced multiple initiatives to celebrate Fibroids Awareness Month….
Louisiana HIV Patients file Federal Personal Injury Cases Against Gilead Over Key HIV Drug
NEW ORLEANS (July 27, 2018) Two Louisiana patients living with HIV filed personal injury lawsuits against Gilead Sciences Inc. seeking to hold the San Francisco Bay Area drug maker accountable for actions around its failure to rectify a known defect in tenofovir disoproxil fumarate’s (TDF’s) drug formulation. Plaintiffs allege their severe physical injuries, kidney damage…
California Families Living in Public Housing Now Protected from Secondhand Smoke Exposure
Sacramento, CA (July 30, 2018) – Secondhand smoke is a serious health threat, and can linger in rooms and even travel between homes in multi-unit housing. There is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke, and now California residents in public housing are protected by a new smokefree housing rule from the U.S. Department…
Senior Information Station
You’re invited to Senior Information Station FREE EVENT Come out for an afternoon of Fun..Information.. Delicious Refreshments.. Free Raffle Prizes! Senior Information Station will feature professional local businesses sharing important information and resources for vibrant Senior living. Topics will include: Health & Safety, Senior Housing, Senior Discounts, Medical Alert,…
How To Get Your Sexy Back This Summer
In the voice of Fresh Prince, It’s summer summer summertime! Time to sit back and unwind! Am I the only one who love the summer? Summer is all about beautiful weather, sunshine, relaxation, travel and laying on the beach. If you are like me, you want to have fun this summer and look good! I…
