Health Section
It’s important to understand that we are all unique and gain weight for many different reasons. When trying to understand weight gain and why some of us have difficulty losing weight, there are factors such […]
February is American Heart Month. Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. African Americans are significantly affected by heart disease, resulting in higher mortality rates compared to white Americans. One of […]
Pancreatic cancer starts in the pancreas, an organ behind the stomach that aids digestion and regulates blood sugar. Known as a “silent disease,” it shows no early signs. Symptoms like stomach pain, jaundice, or weight […]
Volunteers in Medicine (VIM) Jacksonville recently presented their 9th Annual ‘Women with Heart’ luncheon at the Florida Blue Conference Center raising over $140,000 for free healthcare for the working uninsured. This year, VIM was excited to recognize […]
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, with millions diagnosed each year. Despite advances in treatment, much work remains to improve outcomes and the speed at which treatment effectiveness can be assessed. […]
It’s not unusual to have one or more family members with some form of heart disease. Nonetheless, some people may not even know they have heart disease until they experience a heart attack or stroke […]
February is Heart Health Month and the Women of Color Cultural Foundation (WOCCF) took the opportunity to shine a light on the women’s heart health disparities affecting communities of color, particularly women of color in […]
My name is Iva Ballou. I was born in Jacksonville, Florida with a bilateral cleft lip and palate, a congenital condition where a child is born with an opening in the upper lip and/or the […]
Mayo Clinic surgeons have found that an innovative approach can help patients with obesity get lifesaving care. Obesity can be a barrier to liver transplant. Dr. Julie Heimbach, director of the Mayo Clinic Transplant Center […]
WASHINGTON––U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced legislation to expand insurance coverage for prostate cancer screenings. The bipartisan Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Screening for High-risk Insured Men (HIM) Act would require private health insurance plans […]
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