(BPT) – Regina Philipps’ son, Shane, was born a happy, healthy and strong baby — holding his head up on his own, rolling, and pushing himself up on his arms. But at six months old, Regina noticed something might be wrong. “He started moving less, and some of the strengthContinue Reading
(BPT) – Face mask? Check. Hand sanitizer? Check. Sunscreen? Hmm. If you’re busy worrying about how to avoid the coronavirus, you may not have thought much about your skin health. And you’re not alone. Thirty-nine percent of Americans say they are so focused on handwashing and avoiding germs that theyContinue Reading
(BPT) – Around the world, more than 10 million people have been infected with COVID-19, more than a half million have died, and thousands are still diagnosed daily. In an effort to stop its spread and eradicate COVID-19 forever, the global scientific community has been working together to develop aContinue Reading
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today directed the State Department of Health to investigate the potential COVID-19 exposure at a high school graduation ceremony in Westchester County after an individual who had recently traveled to Florida and attended the ceremony subsequently began showing symptoms and tested positive for COVID-19. Since then, four more individuals who attended theContinue Reading
ADHD is Not a Kid Thing – 11 Million Adults Have it and Only One in Five are Properly Diagnosed. (BPT) – If you are among the millions of adults in the U.S. who do not know they have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), the past several months of social distancing haveContinue Reading
(BPT) – People living with diabetes know that the condition comes with highs and lows — especially when it comes to managing blood sugar. For those on insulin, blood sugar can get so low that it’s considered a medical emergency (known as severe hypoglycemia or a very low blood sugarContinue Reading
(BPT) – For many people today, anticoagulants or blood thinners are a normal part of everyday life. In fact, it’s estimated that more than eight million people in the U.S. use these medications daily to prevent dangerous blood clots.1 Blood thinners are life-saving medications, but as with any medication, theyContinue Reading
(BPT) – Whether you’ve had exposure to someone who tested positive for COVID-19, have symptoms you’re worried about, or you belong to a vulnerable population (such as being over 65), you may be worried. You also may be unsure about how or where to get tested. It’s understandable that youContinue Reading
(BPT) – Women’s health can be complex, and every woman has unique considerations and needs. Well-women exams are an important time to bring up these needs and take proactive steps to protect your health, including important testing for things like cervical cancer. Results from a new survey conducted by theContinue Reading
(NewsUSA) – A healthy immune system is important at all times, but especially so in these days of the novel coronavirus and heightened awareness about the spread of germs. You can support a healthy immune system by eating well, getting plenty of sleep, and exercising. Supplements with vitamins that supportContinue Reading