Processed foods have recently been under scrutiny after a troubling study from the National Institutes of Health found that people on ultra-processed diets ate more calories and gained more weight than they did when offered the same amount of nutrients from less processed food. Researchers say that there’s something different about how quickly our bodies take in processed … [Read more...] about Processed foods: Addictive and potentially life threatening
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Q&A: Causes and treatments for frequent urination in adults
Q: What are the possible causes of frequent urination in older adults and the treatments? – T. Murphy A: Excessive urination, or urinary frequency, can be divided into various causes. There can be an increase in total volume of urine produced or a dysfunction in voiding whereby there are problems with the storage and emptying of urine. Or it could be any number of conditions … [Read more...] about Q&A: Causes and treatments for frequent urination in adults
Cool Spots and wading pools are open to beat the summer heat
The hot summer weather took a long time to arrive, but it’s finally here! Now it’s time to cool off and have some summer fun. Milwaukee Recreation offers free Cool Spots and wading pools to give children a break from the heat. Cool Spots Cool Spots are for children ages 6 to 17. On days when the temperature is predicted to be 85 degrees or above, or when the City of … [Read more...] about Cool Spots and wading pools are open to beat the summer heat
Warning: New disease found in pools across U.S.
During the summer, it’s natural for kids and adults alike to want to go swimming, but who would have thought that this summer 2019 could be the most dangerous time for swimming. Local and private pools outbreaks of diarrhea-causing cryptosporidium are increasing 13 percent each year, and 7,465 cases of crypto infection were reported from 2009 through 2017. The number of … [Read more...] about Warning: New disease found in pools across U.S.
Julia Means appointed to the city of Milwaukee’s Board of Health
Mayor Tom Barrett appointed Registered Nurse Julia Means to the City of Milwaukee’s newly created Board of Health last month on June 27. The nine-member commission will advise the Health Department on policy and advocate for public health practices that improve health outcomes for all Milwaukeeans. The citizen oversight board was created by legislation adopted by the Milwaukee … [Read more...] about Julia Means appointed to the city of Milwaukee’s Board of Health
The future of health begins with you
The All of Us Research Program is a large research program that may last for at least 10 years. It is collecting information for the largest ever data bank of information. The goal is to help researchers understand more about why people get sick or stay healthy. People who join will share with us information about their health, habits, and what it’s like where they live. By … [Read more...] about The future of health begins with you
Why do fewer blacks survive childhood cancers?
The relationship between race and the outcome for a number of cancers among whites, Hispanics and blacks in the United States have certainly started to become more evident and clearer. A new study finds, poverty is a major reason why black and Hispanic children with some types of cancer have lower survival rates than white patients. Researchers examined U.S. government data … [Read more...] about Why do fewer blacks survive childhood cancers?
MPS serves free breakfast and lunch at 91 school locations
Milwaukee Public Schools is offering free breakfast and lunch to children and teens 18 years of age and under. Summer meals, including dinner at many sites, are served now through the beginning of August at school locations throughout Milwaukee. The summer meal program provides free, healthy meals and is combined with other summer programming. “Our students can enjoy summer … [Read more...] about MPS serves free breakfast and lunch at 91 school locations
Sickle Cycle is on the rise!
Charlotte Curtis was diagnosed at birth with Sickle Cell Disease (SC). Sickle Cell Disease is an inherited blood disorder that blocks the flow of oxygen throughout the body which causes many complications, including organ damage. Growing up, Charlotte was active in the Sickle Cell community and had a desire to bring more awareness about the illness. After having an impactful … [Read more...] about Sickle Cycle is on the rise!
Top health concerns impacting Black men and screening guidelines
Black men continue to endure far worse health statistics than any other racial group. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), Black men maintain lower life expectancy than Black women, white men, and white women. Similar to all racial groups, the overall life expectancy has increased over the past century, but despite this, Black men are still coming in last place … [Read more...] about Top health concerns impacting Black men and screening guidelines