SUNDAY, Aug. 8, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Admit it, you've probably put off doctor visits whenever possible during the pandemic, and getting back on track with your health care is a daunting prospect.
The first step is to push aside any shame about falling behind on regular appointments, said Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones, president of the American Heart Association (AHA).
"Stress took a toll on all of us, and our...
All across America, millions of women and couples are deciding to have smaller families . The birth rate across the Lehigh Valley has also declined over the past two years.
This need not be cause for alarm.
This represents an extraordinary opportunity. We can downshift and focus on creating a greater society — as opposed to a larger one.
Yet alarms are being...
The use of antibiotics has increased dramatically in recent years.
New research indicates that increased use of antibiotics is linked to a greater risk of colon cancer, particularly in people under the age of 50 years.
The new data reinforce the need to reduce the unnecessary use of antibiotics, which can put individuals at further risk of health problems.
Antibiotics are extremely helpful in the treatment...
Restrictive measures aimed at curbing the new coronavirus pandemic have changed the lives of people all over the world in drastic ways. For this Special Feature, we have asked readers and contributors to share their best coping strategies.
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