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HEALTH NEWS FROM SAMARITAN

Samaritan Recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month

Do you treat your mental health with the same care and attention as you do your physical health? It’s a simple yet important question to consider, especially as we enter Mental Health …
Thursday, May 9

At Samaritan, making a difference is the job

According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, individuals are now changing jobs — or more appropriately, careers and industries — more than ever before. Among their top reasons for …

Wednesday, January 24
According to the American Cancer Society, more people die of lung cancer per year than those from breast, colon and prostate cancers combined. Concerning diagnoses, final estimates for new lung …
Thursday, December 28, 2023
It’s no surprise that those who live healthier lives can live longer—but how much longer? Depending on where you look or what you read, you’ll find studies that have found Depending on where you look or what you read, you’ll find studies that have found individuals who exercise regularly, maintain a healthy diet, and don’t smoke can live as much as 14 years longer than those who don’t. That’s a lot of extra days to spend with family and friends, pursue favorite activities,... READ MORE
Thursday, December 28, 2023
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in every five deaths in the U.S. is from heart disease. That’s nearly 700,000 lives lost annually to a disease that …
Wednesday, February 14
In 2020, nearly 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer, beating lung cancer as the most common cancer faced by American women.   These are staggering numbers to …
Friday, December 29, 2023
More than 40 years ago, Children’s Miracle Network (CMN) Hospitals was founded with a simple goal in mind: Change Kids’ Health, Change the Future. Within 170 children’s …
Monday, April 8
This year, the American Cancer Society estimates the occurrence of 106,590 new cases of colon cancer (54,210 in men and 52,380 in women) and nearly 46,220 new cases of rectal cancer (27,330 in men …
Wednesday, March 13
According to numbers recently detailed in the American Journal of Managed Care, inadequate prenatal care continues to be a problem for hospitals across the U.S. Despite spending the most on …
Friday, December 29, 2023
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7 mental health benefits of exercise
Wildfire smoke is back – fires burning across Canada are already triggering US air quality alerts in the Midwest and Plains
Dozens of wildfires are burning across Canada in May 2024 and sending unhealthy smoke blowing into the northern U.S. again. At the same time, the southeastern U.S. is getting smoke from Mexico, where …
Charles O. Stanier, University of Iowa; Gregory Carmichael, University of Iowa, and Peter S. Thorne, University of Iowa, The Conversation
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Difficulty swallowing? You may have eosinophilic esophagitis
(BPT) - Do you find it difficult to swallow food? Does food feel like it gets stuck in your throat when you eat? These are common symptoms of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), a disease that affects an …
Yesterday at 9:01 AM
Journey to type 1 diabetes diagnosis, helping to reduce the risk of diabetic ketoacidosis
(BPT) - Sponsored by Sanofi At just 25 years old, Amy Hsieh began experiencing a series of health-related symptoms that ultimately changed her life. Hsieh explained: “I was extremely thirsty, …
Yesterday at 7:01 AM
Is your screen time tanking your sperm count? A urologist explains new study results
Hims reports that a new study suggests prolonged cell phone use might also be associated with reduced sperm count.
Pete Stahl, M.D.
Thursday, May 9
9 indicators of positive mental health in children
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to identify signs of mental well-being in children.
Dom DiFurio
Thursday, May 9
Health news for your family
Debunking 5 common supplement myths
Live It Up consulted various reputable sources like Johns Hopkins Medicine, Penn Medicine, and more to get the low-down on five common supplement myths.
Jennifer Huizen
Thursday, May 9
Queer doulas make childbirth safer for Black, brown, and LGBTQ+ people, but barriers remain
Stacker explored the work that doulas and birth workers are doing to uplift their communities and make giving birth safer for everyone.
Eliza Siegel, Data Work By Elena Cox
Wednesday, May 8
A little-understood sleep disorder affects millions and has clear links to dementia – 4 questions answered
A little-known and poorly understood sleep disorder that occurs during the rapid eye movement, or REM, stage of sleep has been garnering attention for its role in foreshadowing neurodegenerative brain diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and dementia with Lewy bodies. …
Anelyssa D'Abreu, University of Virginia, The Conversation
Monday, May 6
How does the brain think?
Have you ever wondered how your brain creates thoughts or why something randomly popped into your head? It may seem like magic – but actually the brain is like a supercomputer inside your head that helps you think, learn and make decisions.
Jennifer Robinson, Auburn University, The Conversation
Monday, May 6
Balancing Act: Blood Sugar Levels and Longevity
(BPT) - Glucose is fuel for all the cells in your body — when it's at normal levels; however, when levels are off it can lead to a host of irrevocable health problems. That’s why …
Monday, May 6

How this baseball All-Star steps up to the plate when it comes to pneumococcal pneumonia

(BPT) - Professional baseball player JD Martinez is at increased risk for pneumococcal pneumonia because he has asthma, and he doesn’t want to let it stop him from taking his shot on — or …
Monday, May 6

4 Trends Showing Mental Health is a Continued Challenge for Americans

(Family Features) People with outward appearances of success, productivity and happiness often still deal with internal struggles. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, consider these mental health trends.
Monday, May 6
Salonpas® Brand Stands the Test of Time
(NAPSI)—Compassion for loved ones is at the heart of the Japanese idea of TE-A-TE.   It’s also the starting point of Hisamitsu’s “patch treatment culture,” and has been emphasized …
Thursday, May 2
Sculpt and Tone with truBody by Cutera
(BPT) - Wouldn't it be great to hit the beach with a more toned and refined body without taking medications, yo-yo dieting, or constantly hitting the treadmill?Enter truBody® by Cutera, two …
Tuesday, April 30
Self-Care and Mental Health Tips for Caregivers
(NewsUSA) - Caregivers, especially parents, often spend so much time focused on the well-being of others, they neglect to take a break for their own mental health. According to KinderCare’s Parent …
Tuesday, April 30
Childhood Vaccination: Why It’s Important for Your Children and Community
(BPT) - Measles outbreaks continue to be reported throughout the United States. The increased risk of outbreaks can be largely attributed to the drop in pediatric vaccination rates from 2020 to 2022. …
Tuesday, April 30
Take a Rest from Stress
(Family Features) While everyone feels stress from time to time, when left untreated or unrecognized, it can begin to wreak havoc. Consider these strategies to combat stress.
Monday, April 29
More health news
5 Ways Heart Health Care Can Improve
(Family Features) While death rates from CVD have declined 60% since 1950 and the number of people in the U.S. dying from heart attack has dropped from 1 in 2 in the '50s to about 1 in 8 today, challenges still remain.
Monday, April 29
Hispanics and African Americans at Higher Risk for Eye Disease
(NAPSI)—If you think you’d know if you were losing vision to an eye disease, you might want to think again. The symptoms of glaucoma can start so slowly that you may not notice them. That’s why …
Friday, April 26
Virtual mental health care skyrocketed during the pandemic and has stayed popular. Is this the new norm?
Hers looks at the increased popularity of telemental health care since the pandemic.
Daniel Z. Lieberman, M.D.
Thursday, April 25
Don’t Let Diabetes Shortchange Your Golden Years
(NewsUSA) - Dianne Mattiace shows that managing diabetes shouldn’t get in the way of enjoying your retirement, thanks in part to a game changing new technologyAfter a busy career in healthcare, …
Wednesday, April 24
Harnessing the brain’s immune cells to stave off Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases
Many neurodegenerative diseases, or conditions that result from the loss of function or death of brain cells, remain largely untreatable. Most available treatments target just one of the multiple processes that can lead to neurodegeneration, which may not be effective in completely addressing disease symptoms or progress, if at all. …
Kristine Zengeler, University of Virginia, The Conversation
Monday, April 22
News for a healthful life

Helping take down malaria by building up Africa’s healthcare network, bringing families Closer to Care

(BPT) - On a mission to help build up Africa’s healthcare network to aid in the fight against malaria, SC Johnson, makers of Raid®, in partnership with the Society for Family Health Rwanda …

Thursday, April 25

New Clinical Trial Opening for People with Rare Ovarian Cancer

(BPT) - Connie Bell’s journey with low-grade serous ovarian cancer (LGSOC) began unexpectedly in her 30s. Residing in Madison, Wisconsin, Connie was 36 when she first noticed her unusual …
Monday, April 22

An All-Star Strategy: How A-Rod Keeps His Gum Disease in Check

(BPT) - World Series Champion and 3-time American League MVP Alex Rodriguez (aka A-Rod) knows how important it is to prioritize your oral health. That’s why, upon receiving a gum disease …
Friday, April 19

'It Takes 2' to Detect Kidney Disease – One Woman's Advice for Those with Type 2 Diabetes or High Blood Pressure

(BPT) - For Bronx native and current Indian Land, SC, resident Thelma, it took years to discover she had kidney disease, despite experiencing symptoms like fatigue and swelling, as the underlying …

Wednesday, April 17

Navy Veteran and Parkinson’s patient credits Medtronic DBS therapy for restoring independence

(BPT) - Andrew “Andy” Horn has always had an independent spirit.“I knew I was going to see the world.”The oldest of six kids, growing up in Chicago, his desire to travel was …
Wednesday, April 10

Parents, What’s Your Food Allergy Game Plan?

(BPT) - Brittany Mahomes, co-owner of the Kansas City Current soccer team and mom of two young children with food allergies, knows all too well how frightening a severe allergic reaction to food can …
Tuesday, April 2

Important facts about lupus: 4 ways to protect your kidney health

(BPT) - Living with lupus for over 15 years has meant dealing with some very uncomfortable moments for Grammy award-winning singer Toni Braxton. But according to Toni, the discomfort is worth it to …

Thursday, March 28

Finding her Beat: Claire’s Journey Living with AFib

(BPT) - This content is sponsored by Sanofi U.S. I’m Claire and I’m a retiree living near Orlando, Florida with my husband. Now that I’m retired, I get to spend my time doing the …
Thursday, March 28

One Patient’s Story Navigating Alzheimer’s Disease from Diagnosis to Treatment

(BPT) - For patients like Jerome, a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can be a devastating and life-changing experience.Jerome, who lives in Florida with his wife of 27 years, Joanne, was …
Tuesday, March 26
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