Family Health
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new diabetes pill from Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly for patients who can’t control their blood sugar with older medicines.According to The Center For Disease control diabetes is one of the most common chronic diseases in children and adolescents; about 151,000 people below the age of 20 […]
Men, have you ever walked passed a vitamin store and wondered just what to get out of there? The news reports and day time doctors “The Doctors” and “Dr. Oz” are championing the below for boost in health. Here is a quick snapshot of the new recommendations being mentioned to keep you going. It makes […]
An early screening test for autism, designed to detect signs of the condition in babies as young as 1 year old, could revolutionize the care of autistic children, experts say, by getting them diagnosed and treated years earlier than usual. The 24-item checklist takes just five minutes to complete and can be filled out in […]
Cantaloupe Smoothie: Recipe courtesy from the kitchen of Chef Kai Chase Servings: 2 Difficulty: Easy Cook Time: 1-30 min Ingredients # 1/2 cantaloupe, chopped # 1 banana # 1 tablespoon agave nectar # 1/2 cup vanilla almond milk # Crushed Ice # Cooking Directions In a blender add the ice, banana, cantaloupe, almond milk and […]
The United States urgently needs to expand research and improve understanding of cancer among minority populations, according to a special report issued Thursday by the President’s Cancer Panel. While minorities currently account for roughly one-third of the U.S. population, they are expected to become the collective majority by the year 2050, according to the report. […]
Dr. Michelle A. Gourdine wrote her new book, Reclaiming Our Health: A Guide to African American Wellness (Yale University Press, April 2011), to help African Americans reduce their disproportionate burden of obesity, high blood pressure, cancer, and other leading causes of death. “The level of disease in our community is personal to me. It affects […]
Spring is the beginning of allergy season for many people The flowers are in bloom. The trees have blossoms, but you can’t enjoy any of that because of your allergies. Every spring, allergies flare up. Whether it’s the pollen, the bees, the fresh flower buds, or the dust, outside allergies prove a real health risk […]
Earlier this year, Superstar Beyonce Knowles announced her involvement with First Lady Michelle Obama’s initiative to stop childhood obesity. Mrs. Obama is currently visiting cities across the country speaking about this epidemic and how we can provide better solutions for families. Several celebrities and other concerned individuals have donated their time and energy to join […]
On the 25th of April, the First Family hosted a record number of people on the South Lawn in their backyard for the 133rd White House Easter Egg Roll. 30,000 people from around the country embraced this year’s theme “Get Up Go!” — a part of the First Lady’s Let’s Move! initiative to raise a […]
Protecting your infants and young children from disease is important. This simple task can protect your family and community. Between April 23-30, National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW) is the annual celebration promoting the importance of immunization and keeping your child and communities healthy. As a part of a bigger global campaign, this week is being […]