Avoid the bad habits that can cause diabetes
Commentary by Tere Siqueira According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 30 million Americans have been diagnosed with diabetes. Making a few simple changes to your lifestyle might help you avoid this serious disease. Some of the bad habits that can lead to diabetes – and that you should avoid – […]
There are ways to minimize the risk of unknown pregnancies
Commentary by Katherine Diaz Despite advances in healthcare, some women continue to experience unknown pregnancies. According to a 2014 Huffington Post article by Jena Pincott, 1 in 450 pregnant women are unaware of their pregnancies until about week 20 – halfway to term. Moreover, 1 in 2,500 women go into labor unaware of their pregnancies. […]
How to make Halloween healthier
Commentary by Chara On Halloween (Oct. 31), children want to fill their trick-or-treat bags with lots of goodies that make them happy. Typically, however, those goodies aren’t healthy – and children aren’t the only ones whose health is affected by the treats they receive. According to research from the University of Alabama, a regular trick-or-treat […]
Healthy Living Habits that Work
When it comes to advice about healthy living, there are opinions nearly every place you turn. Unfortunately, a great deal of that information is based on fad diets and trendy workouts that may deliver quick results but don’t promote a sustainable, healthy lifestyle. The medical community generally agrees that slow and steady is the way […]
How to make your breast cancer treatment more effective
Commentary by Chara In 2014, nearly 240,000 people in the United States were diagnosed with breast cancer (236,968 women and 2,141 men), according to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention statistics. Usually, treating breast cancer consists of a combination of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. However, recent research suggests that breast cancer patients can improve […]
STD cases hitting record high in the U.S., CDC reports
By Chara According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) have reached a record high in the United States. A report posted on the CDC website states that more than 2 million people were diagnosed with chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis in 2016 in the United States. Of […]
Stressed at work? Technology, social media could be to blame
Commentary by Katherine Diaz With the domination of technology and social media in American society, the desire to be “in the know” has become a high priority to many individuals – especially employees. As a result, stress at work has become interconnected to the rise of constantly checking social channels and emails, a recent study […]
Opioid abuse increasing nationwide, statistics show
Commentary by Chara A health epidemic that has emerged within the past few years in the United States has started receiving more media attention lately: opioid abuse. Opioids are legally prescribed drugs used to treat moderate to severe pain. Doctors usually prescribe them to treat tooth pain, pain after a surgery, serious injuries or serious […]
Dental health shouldn’t be overlooked
Commentary by Chara Miguel Gonzalez has a point. Recently, the dentist from Mexico discussed the importance of good dental health, saying: “People should visit their dentist to get regular checkups and cleanings. Visiting your dentist … will save you money and (prevent) oral health problems.” More Kansans and Missourians would do well to heed Gonzalez’s […]
HRSA announces funding for local health organizations
The Trump administration hopes to address the nation’s opioid crisis – and it’s hoping to recruit local organizations such as those in the Kansas City area to help it in its fight against opioid addiction. On Sept. 14, the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced funding to combat opioid abuse in the Kansas […]