After looking at the long-term consequences and prevalence of heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure, Erma Forbes embarked on a project in her Deltona community, set on encouraging youngsters to make healthier decisions.
Health
Deltona Program teaching children the importance of healthy eating
- Wednesday, 22 June 2011 09:54
Huron Hospital to close in 90 days
- Thursday, 09 June 2011 10:33
Cleveland Clinic's Board of Directors and hospital leadership concluded that Huron Hospital is not sustainable for a long-term future, according to a statement released by the Clinic.
Karen Butler new Health Director
- Sunday, 03 April 2011 18:57
Karen K. Butler was recently appointed as the Director of the Cleveland Department of Public Health under the leadership of Mayor Frank G. Jackson. In this capacity, she manages a $19 million general fund budget supplemented by over $14 million in grant funds.
Black women at higher death risk from pregnancy complications
- Sunday, 03 April 2011 18:53
WASHINGTON (TEWire)- African-American women are at the greatest risk of dying from pregnancy-related complications, largely because they tend to forego prenatal care, according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A connection between kidney stones and caffeine?
- Sunday, 03 April 2011 18:49
My friend recently had a kidney stone. Now, he says I shouldn’t drink caffeinated beverages or I’ll get one too. I know lots of people who drink caffeine but he’s the only one I know with a kidney stone. Is he right? What exactly is a kidney stone and what causes them?
