Those on hand to present the award were: Brent Annear, Texas Medical Association’s director of media relations and PR; Angela Driggs, executive director of the Smith County Medical Society; and Dr. Li-Yu Mitchell, local family physician and member of Texas Medical Association’s Council on He…
Health is the mortal gift that is hard to gain and harder to maintain, but easy to lose and harder to regain. Father’s Day is the reminder for men to be healthy, not just for themselves but for everyone whom they love and for everyone who loves them.
With a pink bow in her hair, a frilly skirt and gold shoes on, infant Audrey Lemus is encouraged to crawl across a soft blanket on the living room floor, to sit up, to roll over and to reach for objects with her small hands.
Police officers sprang from a black patrol van on a recent day, surrounding two men smoking crack on a gritty downtown block. The officers asked for ID and confiscated a homemade pipe fashioned from glass and surgical hose.
Children don’t always want to eat their vegetables, which can be stressful for parents. Next time you get in this dilemma with your child, make up a game at the dinner table to see who can come up with the funniest name for your vegetables. If you have a picky eater who won’t touch a plate w…
It is common for patients to come to my clinic with the request for power mobility devices, such as scooters or power chairs. If you watch TV very much during the day, you will see your share of companies marketing these devices. They make it sound like “Medicare will pay for it” and you can…
They train for up to 10 hours a day, practicing new moves, quickening reaction times and building chemistry with teammates for the chance to earn millions.
The Maternal & Child Health Epidemiology Reports, which includes regional analysis of maternal and infant health in Texas from the Texas Department of State Health Services, expands upon 2015 data on maternal health, maternal health care barriers and infant mortality. The report breaks T…
In May, Christus Mother Frances Hospital-Tyler opened its expanded Lucy and John Carr Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Louise Ornelas Center for Mothers and Babies. The NICU is a center that cares for infants that are born premature or who need medical attention.
When Dr. Paul McGaha read the 2015 Healthy Texas Babies Databook reporting Smith County as having one of the highest infant mortality rates in the state — and high numbers of women not receiving first trimester maternal health care — he asked himself, “How do we teach our moms to take care o…
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Italy's rising populist movement is looking to challenge mandatory vaccines for school children and threatening to home school kids if necessary. CNN's Nina Dos Santos speaks to parents in Italy, on both sides of the debate.
After Paul Clifton Jr. and Teaira Shorter were arrested and put in jail, they fell ill. One made it out alive. The other didn't. Read the full investigation by CNN investigative reporters Blake Ellis and Melanie Hicken.
Nurses Kelly Brumley and Crystal Tucker, and dental assistant Jeanien Maese talk about their experiences working for Correct Care Solutions, now Wellpath. CNN spoke to more than 50 current and former Wellpath employees, the vast majority of whom said the company has provided substandard medi…
Cyber PE classes for students encourage healthy lifestyles and promote flexibility in curriculum
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It’s said that a positive attitude is essential to health and wellness. Keeping a positive attitude in the face of great obstacles — tragedy, anger, violence, illness or hardship — is life’s toughest challenge. Hank Commodore has a simple, unfailing solution: Humble yourself with wisdom, and practice love and kindness to humankind.
Three men share their strategies for achieving their wellness goals
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Studies have shown that a morning cup of coffee could be good for you, when sipped in moderation. CNN Health Writer Jacqueline Howard shares how to brew your way to some health benefits.
One in five people suffers from a mental illness in a given year, yet most don't seek help. A program called "Mental Health First Aid" is training the public to recognize symptoms, learn what to say and get people the help they need.
See how Hong Kong's melting pot of culture and history has led to unique solutions for modern day illnesses.
Simple steps to Avoid food poisoning while dining al fresco.
Doctors removed a 10-inch knife that went through Kansas teen Eli Gregg's face and into his skull, its tip touching his carotid artery.
