KIDS AND ASTHMA

Know the Common Triggers Asthma is a chronic disease that affects the airways – the tubes that carry air in and out of the lungs. If your child has asthma, the inside walls of her airways become sore and swollen. In the U.S., about 20 million people have asthma....

Sleep Problems?

Your Doctor Can Help Not sleeping well can lead to a number of problems. Older adults who have poor nighttime sleep are more likely to have depressed mood, attention and memory problems, excessive daytime sleepiness, and more nighttime falls. They are also more likely...

OTC Medications

What’s on the Label? All non-prescription, over the counter (OTC) medicine labels have usage and warning information so consumers can properly choose and use the products. The label contains the following information: Active Ingredients: The therapeutic substance and...

Dental Health

Studies Examine Connection Between Gum Disease, Other Health Issues In some recent studies, researchers have observed that people with gum disease (when compared with people without gum disease) were more likely to develop heart disease or have difficulty controlling...

Smart Plate

Welcome to Our New Healthy-Recipe Feature Looking for something healthy and quick for a weeknight meal? This broccoli chicken stir fry is just the ticket. Before prepping and chopping the veggies and gathering the spices, put the chicken into the freezer so that it...