Health

www.cancer.org The types of cancers that develop in children are often different from the types that develop in adults. Most adult cancers are linked to lifestyle-related risk factors or other environmental risk factors that lead to DNA damage over time. The causes of most childhood cancers are not known. They are not caused by choices…

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NewsUSA How easy is it for millennials to get their hands on the very drugs fueling today’s opioid crisis?  Easier than you might think. According to a new national poll released by the American Psychiatric Association, 46 percent of millennials surveyed said illicitly obtaining such drugs would be a cinch in their neighborhoods — a…

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ABOVE PHOTO: shutterstock Abington podiatrist promotes preventative diabetes maintenance to stem the tide of amputations in the region’s African-American male community. By Amy V. Simmons Every 23 seconds someone is diagnosed with diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. The disease doubles the risk of heart attack or stroke and can cause kidney failure, blindness,…

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ABOVE PHOTO: Business Insider   By Michael Balsamo Associated Press LOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles jury on Monday ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay a record $417 million to a hospitalized woman who claimed in a lawsuit that the talc in the company’s iconic baby powder causes ovarian cancer when applied regularly for feminine…

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BPT Being a parent means looking out for your kids. When they were small it meant making sure they wore a helmet, crossed the street carefully and wore sunscreen. As they get older, the health challenges they face change. As they become adolescents, you can’t always be with them, so you warn against things like…

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ABOVE PHOTO: (Courtesy of Getty Images) Modifications to make your home more accessible Family Features Being safe and comfortable at home is a large part of living well. Home modifications and repairs can help everyone, especially older adults and people with disabilities, maintain an independent lifestyle and prevent accidents. Many older adults prefer to stay…

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Family Features Research suggests that most Americans turning age 65 will need some form of assistance with everyday activities, known as long-term care, as they grow older. The amount of care needed will depend on many variables, including overall health, cognitive functioning and home environment. Age is a strong predictor of the need for help,…

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BPT As the sun shines through the curtains, you hit the snooze button again. Suddenly you bolt up, realizing you’re running late. You skip breakfast, grab your bag and rush out the door. Stress levels skyrocket and your day has barely begun. The race against the clock at the start of the day is a…

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BPT Summer vacation is the time of year students of every age look forward to. Warm weather, no school or homework, and summer travels – there are plenty of reasons to enjoy the break from the classroom. However, it’s not all fun and games, especially for college students. Summer break is also the busiest time…

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BPT Heat and humidity can make anyone feel uncomfortable, but for the 400,000 people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the United States, warmer weather can make life particularly difficult to manage. “When it’s warm and sunny, that’s when I want to spend the most time outdoors,” said Wendy Booker, who has been living with…

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