Clik here to view.
‘Desperate Need Of Clarity’ On E-cigarettes says Surgeon General
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Public health officials are "in desperate need of clarity" on electronic cigarettes to help guide policies, the nation's newly appointed surgeon general said Tuesday. Dr. Vivek...
View ArticleClik here to view.
One in Ten Americans Can’t Afford to Take Prescribed Medication
Nearly one in ten American adults doesn’t take their medications as prescribed, because they can't afford it. Researchers used data from the two-thousand-thirteen national health survey overall they...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Slim Down your Super Bowl Sunday
No matter who you're rooting for this Sunday, Super Bowl parties can lead to an abundance of food and drinks---which means an excessive amount of unwanted calories. But there are ways to avoid filling...
View ArticleClik here to view.
‘Low Fat’ Diets aren’t Always Good for your Heart
It's ‘American Heart Month’ and a new survey finds that Americans are confused about what it means to eat heart healthy. The latest Cleveland clinic survey finds that some Americans consider a low fat...
View ArticleClik here to view.
CDC Updates Adult Immunization Guideline Recommendations
Adults need regular immunizations just as much as the little ones and the centers for disease control and prevention have recently released updated guidelines. Researchers say about a third of all...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Lung Cancer Now Top Cancer Killer For Women In Rich Nations
For the first time, lung cancer has passed breast cancer as the leading cause of cancer deaths for women in rich countries. The reason is smoking, which peaked years later for women than it did for...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Protect yourself from Measles Outbreak
In the month of January, 102 cases of the measles have been reported, spanning 14 states including Texas. The outbreak stems from a California amusement park. A majority of the infected people were not...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Disneyland Measles Outbreak Isn’t Largest In Recent Memory
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The largest U.S. measles outbreak in recent history isn't the one that started in December at Disneyland. It happened months earlier in Ohio's Amish country, where 383 people fell...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Wear Red Friday for Women’s Heart Awareness
It's American Heart Awareness Month! And there are things we can do to keep our hearts beating strong. The first: know your numbers. Know your blood pressure, body mass index, HDL and LDL cholesterol...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Keep your Heart Healthy by Adding Fiber to your Diet
Today is ‘Go Red for Women Day’ and there's no better way to boost your heart health than with a high fiber diet. Dieticians recommend eating fiber that comes from natural sources. Fruits and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Not all Fats are Created Equal
Fats have always gotten a bad wrap, but medical experts are changing their opinion. In the past doctors have said that saturated fats---the ones commonly found in meat, whole milk, ice cream and...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Making Valentine’s Day Healthy
Valentine's Day is tomorrow and i have some ways you can enjoy the romantic holiday without blowing off your diet. Registered dietitian Kate Patton says your heart will thank you for having a glass of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
To Eat Cholesterol or Not to Eat Cholesterol… That is the Question
For years we've been told to stay away from high cholesterol foods, but those days seem to be over. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that ends up in the walls of arteries. This plaque buildup can lead...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Stick to your New Year’s Resolution!
It's been about a month and a half since you may have made your New Year’s resolution to become healthier, but like many of us, sticking to it can be challenging. Dr. Luis Reyes medical director of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Stay Healthy this Weekend
This weekend is full of health events you can take the family to. Yoga for resilience is hosting a free outdoor yoga class at the McAllen Nature Center between Bentsen and Ware road in McAllen this...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Combat Heart Disease at an Early Age
The younger you start eating healthy and maintaining a healthy life, the more resilient your body will be when it comes to combating aliments such as heart disease.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Being a Creature of Habit May be Good for your Health
Whether we like to admit it or not, maintaining a routine may be good for us. Cleveland clinic psychologist Dr. Scott Bae says that keeping a schedule has its health benefits. Researchers believe...
View ArticleClik here to view.
‘Desperate Need Of Clarity’ On E-cigarettes says Surgeon General
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Public health officials are "in desperate need of clarity" on electronic cigarettes to help guide policies, the nation's newly appointed surgeon general said Tuesday. Dr. Vivek...
View ArticleClik here to view.
One in Ten Americans Can’t Afford to Take Prescribed Medication
Nearly one in ten American adults doesn’t take their medications as prescribed, because they can't afford it. Researchers used data from the two-thousand-thirteen national health survey overall they...
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Sauna a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Hopping into the sauna may add years to your life. A new Finnish study finds men that used the sauna more often had reduced their risk for fatal cardiovascular events like heart attack and stroke and...
View Article