JULY IS HERBAL AND PRESCRIPTION AWARENESS MONTH
A pain relief specialist discusses the pros and cons of prescription
remedies and their herbal counterparts
(Pinellas Park, Fla.) July 19, 2010 – Herbal supplements have been credited with aiding everything from digestion to depression- but how much is too much when it comes to your body? According to the Mayo Clinic, these pseudo-medications don't even require FDA approval before being put on the market. Sure, you can read the ingredients on the back, but unless "M.D." comes after your last name, you probably won't know what kind of chemical reactions to expect when taking multiple supplements or medications. -more-
CHOLESTEROL: IS IT REALLY AS BAD AS IT SEEMS?
Cardiothoracic surgeon tells you the good and the bad about this common bodily substance
(Venice, Fla.) July 15, 2010 – Cholesterol is made in the body and it's taken in by the food we eat. Too much of it increases the risk for deadly heart disease, while too little can have the same effect. So where can you find the perfect balance – especially during the barbecue season? -more-
SECOND OPINIONS: NECESSARY OR NOT?
Neurosurgeon clears the air with the pros and cons of double-checking the diagnosis
(St. Petersburg, Fla.) June 21, 2010 - For some men, asking for a second opinion on a medical diagnosis is like asking for directions - it just doesn't happen. But how important is that second opinion? For some medical insurance companies, second opinions are so important - they are required before treatment. -more-
MEN: EXERCISE MAY BE MORE IMPORTANT THAN YOU THINK
Pain relief specialist uses his experience to motivate men into better health
(Pinellas Park, Fla.) June 17, 2010 - Expensive gym memberships and bulky equipment are only two of the drawbacks that can deter men from exercise. But according to a publication by Harvard's School of Public Health, exercise might be the one thing the body needs most. Also found to echo this research, The Spine Journal claims that exercise is a successful means to prevent back pain. -more-
FATHER'S DAY IS COMING UP- MAKE
A PLEDGE FOR A HEALTHIER HEART
Cardiothoracic surgeon discusses the warning signs and
risk factors that all men need to know
(Venice, Fla.) June 10, 2010 – The statistics are overwhelming - men are at a disadvantage when it comes to cardiovascular related deaths, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Heart disease alone affects one in three adult men. It kills more than cancer, a 2010 update by the CDC shows that half of men who die from heart disease never show any previous symptoms. -more-
BETTER HEART, BETTER MOOD
Cardiologist discusses how you can reap the benefits of a healthier heart
(Bradenton, Fla.) June 9, 2010 – According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, heart health has a strong link to overall health and improved quality of life. No surprise here - the health of all organs depends on the life-giving resources of the cardiovascular system. So how does this work? -more-
DO WHAT YOU LOVE AND BE
REWARDED WITH A HEALTHY LIFE
One cyclist relies on positive visions for the future to motivate him through cancer
(Pinellas Park, Fla.) June 1, 2010 – Biking, walking, knitting, gardening- all are hobbies that can be enjoyed by anyone. But when people encounter difficult situations, they can transform these simple pastimes into long-term pursuits that give them a reason to keep going.
For cyclist John Funke, motivation was exactly what he needed when a cancer diagnosis threatened to end his life. "A year ago, I was in bad shape," he recalls, "My health was at a low and I was physically depleted. My treatments damn near killed me. I couldn't take it any more." -more-
COULD YOUR LIFESTYLE KILL YOU?
(Bradenton, Fla.) May 20, 2010 – According to the Center for Disease Control, about 90 percent of adults between the ages of 45 and 64 will develop high blood pressure in their lifetime.
Ballard F. Smith, M.D. of Bradenton Cardiology Center explains, "High blood pressure is not a stop-and-go, one-time medical issue. It is a chronic health condition with a large genetic predisposition but precipitated primarily with poor nutrition, though there are exceptions." -more-
TRAUMATIC INJURY IN THE WORKPLACE
Injured lieutenant discusses the occupational hazards he
ran into on the job and how they affected him every day since
(St. Petersburg, Fla.) May 19, 2010 – Accidents happen. For many Americans with physically demanding jobs, occupational injury is more than just a possibility - it is a reality. About 15 workers per day are killed due to trauma while working in the United States, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Of the four million workers who suffer from nonfatal injuries, more than half are forced to leave their job for some time, if not permanently. -more-
NATIONAL URBAN LEAGUE AND WALGREENS LAUNCH FOURTH ANNUAL WELLNESS CAMPAIGN PROVIDING FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS AND SERVICES
Deerfield, IL (BlackNews.com) -- For a fourth consecutive year, National Urban League and Walgreens are partnering to provide six free health screenings to residents in urban communities nationwide. In honor of National Urban League's 100 years of service, this year's educational health screening campaign will highlight the League's Centennial "I Am Empowered" national service initiative, and will collaborate with Urban League affiliates to offer free health education and screening events in urban communities convenient to where consumers live, work and play. -more-
Awareness, Earlier Screening Key to Reducing Colorectal
Cancer Deaths, Disparities for African Americans
BETHESDA, Md., March 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Physician experts from the American College of Gastroenterology raised concern that the majority of African Americans are not aware of the recommendation that they should undergo colorectal cancer screening beginning at age 45 -- five years before current guidelines generally recommend. They urge primary care doctors, family physicians and other community health care practitioners to understand the scientific data that supports the College's guideline and educate their patients about the potential lifesaving benefits of the earlier screening age. -more-
New study on rising alcohol use among students
illustrates need for fresh solutions
A recent study by the Partnership for a Drug-Free America indicated that rates of past-month alcohol use among high school students rose 11% between 2008 and 2009. These new numbers show that underage drinking is an entrenched and widespread problem despite the 21 year-old drinking age. Choose Responsibility urges lawmakers nationwide to consider fresh solutions, such as alcohol education and licensing programs for young adults, which will have a positive impact on the culture of toxic alcohol consumption among young people. -more-
National Medical Association Supports Passage of Health Care Reform Legislation
WASHINGTON, March 19 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "The National Medical Association believes the passage of health care legislation this weekend will be one of the most important steps Congress can take in securing America's future," remarked Dr. Willarda V. Edwards, president of the National Medical Association. "The NMA is hopeful that Sunday's vote will bring relief to millions of Americans who wonder what will happen to them if they get sick," she continued. -more-
EBONY MAGAZINE INTERVIEWS CURTIS COST, AUTHOR OF "VACCINES ARE DANGEROUS: A WARNING TO THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY"
New York, NY (BlackNews.com) -- In its March 2010 issue, the Ebony magazine feature "Take A Shot? Maybe Not" includes an interview with Curtis Cost and an excerpt from his controversial new book Vaccines Are Dangerous. The article is in the Health & Fitness section of the magazine on page 130. -more-
Libertarian Party opposes health care plan
WASHINGTON - The Libertarian Party adamantly opposes the health care bill passed on Christmas Eve by the US Senate that is currently being considered in the US House of Representatives. The Libertarian Party calls on the US House to vote down this disastrous plan, and instead to pass laws reducing federal involvement in health care. -more-
Clergy Coming to Capitol Hill to Push Bill Declaring AIDS an 'Epidemic' Among Blacks
NEW YORK, March 15, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS (NBLCA) will lead more than 50 influential Members of the clergy to Congress on March 17 to push for approval of H.R. 1964/S. 3011, the National Black Clergy for the Elimination of HIV/AIDS Act of 2009. The bill lays out a comprehensive plan for the federal government to lead the way in marshaling resources in the fight against HIV and AIDS and targeting them where they are most needed. -more-
SPIbelt™ Introduces the Diabetic SPIbelt
Diabetic SPIbelt
Austin, TX – March 2010 – Spring is right around the corner and with it lies the prospect of all kinds of fun outdoor activities. What looms as a bright light at the end of the winter tunnel, however, can prove challenging for those with health conditions like diabetes, asthma and allergies. Taking advantage of all that warm weather has to offer can hamper the style of even the most innovative when they suffer from a condition that requires immediate medical treatment. SPIbelt™, an acronym for “Small Personal Item Belt,” helps these individuals conveniently stow away all their personal belongings without interfering with their active lifestyles. -more-
Lung Cancer Alliance Lauds New Research on African Americans and Lung Cancer
WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new analysis published this week in the journal Cancer indicates that misperceptions about risk, symptoms and the lethality of lung cancer may play a role in the disproportionately higher incidence and mortality rates for lung cancer among African Americans. -more-
SAMHSA and Ad Council to Launch Mental Health Campaign for the African American Community
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), working in collaboration with the Ad Council and the Stay Strong Foundation, announced today the launch of a national public service advertising (PSA) campaign designed to raise awareness of mental health problems among young adults in the African American community. The new PSAs were unveiled at a Black History Month event at Howard University this morning to coincide with the first annual HBCU National Mental Health Awareness Day. The launch was telecast to colleges and universities nationwide. -more-
American Stroke Association Launches
Take 2 to Save 2 Stroke Campaign
DALLAS, Feb. 23 /PRNewswire-USNewswire - The American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association, today launched a campaign that provides people an array of life-changing health messages to send to those who may be at risk for stroke. -more-
PATIENTS' STORIES SHED LIGHT ON THE NEED FOR MORE AFRICAN AMERICAN BONE MARROW DONORS
Minneapolis, MN (BlackNews.com) -- Jennifer Jones Austin has been an advocate for women and children for more than 20 years. But today Austin, 41, is fighting for her own life.
Austin was recently diagnosed with leukemia and her only hope for a cure is a transplant from an unrelated bone marrow donor or umbilical cord blood unit. Like 70 percent of patients, Austin does not have a matching donor in her family, so she is depending on the Be The Match Registry® - the largest listing of volunteer marrow donors and donated cord blood - to find a match. -more-
Racial Disparities Persist in Diagnosis of Advanced Breast, Colon Cancer
SEATTLE, Feb. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- The incidence of advanced breast cancer diagnosis among black women remained 30 percent to 90 percent higher compared to white women between 1992 and 2004, according to new findings by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. In addition, the disparity in the incidence of advanced colorectal cancer actually widened over this time period as rates fell among whites but increased slightly among blacks. -more-
FARMERS INSURANCE KICKS OFF ITS 2010 MARCH OF DIMES FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN
Los Angeles, CA (February 10, 2010)—Farmers Insurance Group of Companies®, the second largest fundraiser for the March of Dimes nationwide, kicks off its 2010 fundraising campaign on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. The kick-off begins at 11:45 a.m. in the parking lot behind Farmers Home Office, located at 4700 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90010. -more-
Lung Cancer: Large Impact, Little Funding
NORTHBROOK, Ill., Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- During the 2010: The Year of the Lung campaign, the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and other members of the Forum of International Respiratory Societies (FIRS) are honoring World Cancer Day, February 4, by elevating the awareness of lung cancer in terms of prevalence and prevention, as well as the amount of funding the disease receives for research in diagnosis and management. -more-
Diverse Blood Donors Aid Our Communities
NEW YORK, Feb. 1 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- New York Blood Center (NYBC), serving New York City, Long Island, the Hudson Valley, and New Jersey, calls upon people of diverse backgrounds to please donate blood. The need for blood is constant. Hospital use of blood products remains high due to surgeries, emergencies, and care of cancer patients, and about one in seven people entering a hospital needs blood. -more-
NEW REPORT DEMONSTRATES REDUCTIONS IN TOXIC CHEMICAL EXPOSURE WOULD MAKE AMERICANS HEALTHIER, WEALTHIER
WASHINGTON –According to a new analysis released today, “The Health Case for Reforming the Toxic Substances Control Act,” the U.S. has the opportunity to prevent rising rates of chronic disease and reduce health care costs by overhauling federal chemical policy. Evidence is strong and growing that chemical exposures contribute significantly to the rise in many chronic diseases, according to this new report synthesizing peer-reviewed science. -more-
Social Workers: “To Save a Life” has an Inspirational Message Teens May Ignore
WASHINGTON— Washington, D.C. public school social workers Darryl Webster and Max Maurice sat down for an advanced screening of “To Save a Life,” a film creators hope will encourage teens to reach out to peers who may be battling depression, suicidal thoughts or other problems. The movie opens in theaters across the nation on Jan. 22. -more-
Black Journalists' Group to Hold Conference on African-American Health and Health Care Disparities
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) will hold its annual conference on Health Disparities, March 4-6, 2010 at the Barbara Jordan Conference Center at Kaiser Family Foundation in Washington, D.C. The conference will provide journalists the tools to effectively report on the impact of health, health policy and health care reform on communities of color. This annual conference has garnered the attention of headliners and newsmakers in the fight including former U.S. Surgeon General David Satcher, Marian Wright Edelman of the Children's Defense Fund and Phill Wilson, Founder of the Black AIDS Institute. -more-
New AIDS Campaign Targets Previously Neglected Segment of Black America
ATLANTA, Jan. 13 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Thirty-four percent of new male HIV infections are in the 40-plus age range and 36 percent of new female HIV infections are in the 40-plus age range. Yet according to the Black AIDS Institute, there have been very few campaigns targeting this population. -more-
Jennifer Jones AustinAt Christmas: A mother desperately needs gift of life
Written by Frederick Alexander Meade NNPA Special Correspondent (NNPA)
All was well for Jennifer Jones Austin and her family in the recent months leading into the holiday season. Suddenly, her life depends on a gift from a possible stranger. Jen -- as she is often referred to by those close to her -- the 41 year old wife of Shawn Austin and mother to a daughter 12 and son eight, has garnered great contentment in numerous areas of her life. The daughter of a prominent minister, the late Dr. William Augustus Jones, not only developed a fulfilling family life but a satisfying and purposeful professional existence as well. -more-
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