The High Price of Excessive Alcohol Consumption What is excessive drinking? Excessive drinking includes binge drinking, heavy drinking, and any drinking by pregnant women or people younger than age 21. Excessive alcohol consumption is known to cause about 79,000 deaths in the U.S. each year, but a study released by the Centers […]
Is juvenile diabetes in the destiny of our children?
Diabetes In Children Diabetes in children is also known as juvenile diabetes, but more commonly known as type I diabetes. It is the most common form of diabetes in children with ninety to ninety-five percent of carriers being under 16. Juvenile diabetes is caused by the inability of the pancreas to produce insulin. It […]
Announcing: National Diabetes Month in the United States
Got Diabetes? Get Your Flu Vaccine During National Diabetes Month November is National Diabetes Month in the United States, and Wednesday, November 14 is World Diabetes Day. These occasions shine a spotlight on a serious disease that can lead to potentially life-threatening complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness and amputation. […]
Diabetics need to be protected from the flu
Got Diabetes? Get Your Flu Vaccine During National Diabetes Month November is National Diabetes Month in the United States, and November 14 is World Diabetes Day. These occasions shine a spotlight on a serious disease that can lead to potentially life-threatening complications such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, blindness and amputation. November […]
Promote healthy living behaviors for beating obesity
Ever cringe when you step on the scale? Now, think of the entire country stepping on that scale. Imagine the Weight of the Nation. CDC’s Obesity efforts focus on policy and environmental strategies to make healthy eating and active living accessible and affordable for everyone. Obesity is a common, serious, and costly […]
