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Early Lung Cancer Screening

Today, we’re diving into an essential health topic: lung cancer screening. Our recent Health Styles podcast with Interventional Pulmonologist Preeti Patel, MD, sheds light on […]

Energy Conservation and Fatigue Management

Feeling drained by daily tasks? Struggling to manage your energy? Energy conservation and fatigue management are essential strategies to help you maintain your vitality while […]

Exploring Weight Loss Medications

In recent years, weight loss medications have gained significant traction as tools for supporting weight management, with an ever-growing list of options. Thanks to increased […]

Thanksgiving Menu Tune-Up

Holidays bring joy — and often food anxiety. How to cook, how to serve, and, finally, how much? In an era when we all seem […]

2024 Flu Vaccine Effectiveness

Oct. 4, 2024 – The CDC says the influenza vaccine being used this flu season might be less effective than the one used last flu […]

What You Need to Know About the Latest Weight-Loss Drugs

Celebrities tout them. Diet programs recommend them. You may even know several people who take them. Behind the buzz, trendy weight-loss drugs have helped many […]

Essential Guidelines for Firework Safety

Thousands of Americans, many of them children, are injured each year in firework accidents. Most of these injuries occur during the Fourth of July holiday […]

Making Family Fitness Fun

Physical activity is a vital part of staying healthy. Encouraging healthy habits in your child is one of the best things a parent can do […]

The My Plate Lowdown

One source for sound nutrition advice is the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). As a reference for meal planning, the AND recommends MyPlate.govand the Dietary Guidelines for […]

Should I Still Eat That?

While some eating habits may be considered quirky (like putting ketchup on everything), others are downright dangerous. That’s usually because they up the risk for […]

Snow Shoveling and Slips Bring Cold Weather Dangers

Clearing away snow can be hazardous to your health, experts warn. Shoveling snow causes 100 deaths a year in the United States, and injuries due […]

Walking Speed and Diabetes

People can walk away their risk of developing type 2 diabetes – but only if they walk fast enough, a new report finds. Folks who […]

Get the Facts About Holiday Splurges

The holidays are a time to be with those you love. You gather together, tell stories, laugh, and, unfortunately for a lot of people, eat […]

Prostate Cancer: The Basics

No man wants to hear that he has prostate cancer, but if he is diagnosed he will need to learn about the disease and how […]

Breast Cancer: Early Detection

You have a better chance of surviving breast cancer if your healthcare provider finds and treats it early, when it’s small and hasn’t spread. The […]

School Refusal

What is school refusal? School refusal is a term used to describe the signs of anxiety a school-aged child has and their refusal to go […]

Understanding Infectious Disease Specialists

When it comes to your health, it’s essential to have access to the right medical professionals who can guide you through potential risks and concerns. […]

Protect your skin

What are sunscreens? Sunscreens protect the skin. They play an important role in blocking ultraviolet (UV) radiation from being absorbed by the skin. UV radiation damages the […]

Kick Car Sickness to the Curb

Car sickness is a common problem in young children—but don’t blame it on the car. It’s actually a form of motion sickness, a broader condition […]

Mythbusters: The Truth Behind Common Nutrition Myths

Eating fat makes you gain weight. Red meat is bad for you. The best way to lose weight is to eliminate carbs. “All-natural” foods are […]

The Things You Weren’t Expecting After Delivery

March 9, 2016

When a friend of mine packed her hospital bag before giving birth, she threw in a tunic and a pair of pre-pregnancy capris for heading […]

Treat Yourself Like You Would Treat a Brand New Car

March 9, 2016

We know that cars need regular maintenance, and if we ignore those needs we pay the price down the line. I remember a friend that […]

Labor & Delivery: Signs of Real vs False Labor

March 3, 2016

Even moms who’ve been through it before can’t always tell when labor is starting. That’s because many of the early signs of labor are vague […]

What’s Your Healthy Weight?

March 2, 2016

In today’s society, the media focus on celebrities and whether they lose or gain a pound, so it’s hard to grasp the idea of a healthy weight. […]

Diet and Cardiovascular Disease

March 2, 2016

Following a healthy diet plan The food guide, called Choose My Plate, offers recommendations to help you eat a healthy diet. My Plate can help you eat […]

RECIPE: HONEY-HERB CHICKEN

February 26, 2016

Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound) Juice of one lime (about 2 tablespoons) 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped 1 […]

Baby’s First Winter: A Survival Guide

February 25, 2016

We tackle your worries about the cold season so you can keep your sweetie snuggly and healthy. My first child arrived in late December. It […]

HOW TO MAKE HEART-HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES

February 25, 2016

Maintaining a healthy diet is one of the best weapons for fighting cardiovascular disease and other heart conditions. Assuming most Americans know this fact, why […]

Zika Virus: Everything Pregnant Women Should Know

February 18, 2016

This mosquito-borne illness can threaten your unborn baby’s health. Here’s what you need to know about the Zika virus. If you’re pregnant – or trying […]

Getting the Most From Your Blood Sugar Meter

February 18, 2016

Hi, I’m Paula Enstrom, RN, and a diabetic educator at Sarah Bush Lincoln. Thank you for your interest in diabetes. I hope you find Sweet […]