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5 Public Health Crises Facing America

Public Health Crises: Five Big Ones Facing America Right Now ObesityHeart DiseaseAddiction/Substance AbuseDementiaFood Safety Obesity, dementia, and heart disease – these are among some of the most concerning public health crises faced by the US…

Men’s Mental Health: Warning Signs & Where to Go for Help

Men typically don't want to discuss mental health issues, much less get treatment for one. That's a problem, given how many males struggle with mental health problems: Six million American men suffer from depression every…

US Mayors Cite ‘Unprecedented’ Mental Health Crisis as Top Concern

Substance abuse, homelessness and access to health services are among the issues that city officials say demand more resources in a new US Conference of Mayors survey. An “unprecedented” mental health crisis is overwhelming US…

Cardiovascular Disease Is Primed to Kill More Older Adults, Especially Blacks and Hispanics

Cardiovascular disease — the No. 1 cause of death among people 65 and older — is poised to become more prevalent in the years ahead, disproportionately affecting Black and Hispanic communities and exacting an enormous…

What is high blood pressure in pregnancy?

Blood pressure is the force of your blood pushing against the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps blood. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is when this force against your artery walls is too high.…

Diabetes and Pregnancy Also called: Gestational diabetes  Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels are too high. When you are pregnant, high blood sugar levels are not good for…

Top 10 Most Common Health Issues

Physical Activity and NutritionOverweight and ObesityTobaccoSubstance AbuseHIV/AIDSMental HealthInjury and ViolenceEnvironmental QualityImmunizationAccess to Health Care Physical Activity and Nutrition Research indicates that staying physically active can help prevent or delay certain diseases, including some cancers, heart…

What is Stress?

Stress is a normal psychological and physical reaction to the demands of life. A small amount of stress can be good, motivating you to perform well. But many challenges daily, such as sitting in traffic,…

What is the immune system?

Your immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs. Together they help the body fight infections and other diseases. When germs such as bacteria or viruses invade your body, they attack and…

Medical myths: All about weight loss

1. Skipping breakfast aids weigh loss The common adage that breakfast is the most important meal of the day may or may not be true, but it seems unlikely that skipping the morning meal aids…

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