Love a good sweat? If you’re one of about 20 million Americans with asthma, this may not be a problem. But for some, vigorous activity like running or playing team sports such as basketball, can cause the airways to become inflamed, narrow and swell, and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe. Fortunately for sufferers, having asthma, even exercise- induced … [Read more...] about The five best types of exercise for asthma sufferers
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At least 50 percent of people with hepatitis C don’t know they’re infected
Did you know that hepatitis C virus infection and liver cancer are serious health problems that disproportionately affect African Americans? They are. But today, though there is no vaccine, we have prevention and treatment tools to fight this disease. What is hepatitis C? Let me explain first what hepatitis C is. It is a serious liver disease that results from infection … [Read more...] about At least 50 percent of people with hepatitis C don’t know they’re infected
All of Us Research Program kicks off with the General Baptist State Convention of WI, Inc., Friday, April 26, 2019
The General Baptist State Convention of WI, Inc., clergymen and community members kicked off its first All of Us Pop Up Clinic at the Convention’s headquarters located at 220 West Keefe Avenue in Milwaukee. President Reverend Dr. Garry Levy, along with other pastors led by example in signing up as participants in the All of Us Research Program. The All of Us Research Program … [Read more...] about All of Us Research Program kicks off with the General Baptist State Convention of WI, Inc., Friday, April 26, 2019
Why have the CBD and Kratom products become so popular?
The market is flooded with CBD products because there is so much regulation from the FDA. They come in diverse types including CBD oil, capsules or pills, edibles or gummies, lotions, and as CBD beverages. Whichever the case, the question still remains, why have the CBD products become so popular among the millennials? In this article, you will learn some of the benefits of … [Read more...] about Why have the CBD and Kratom products become so popular?
Ascension St. Joseph continues work to improve health equity
New services and programs continue to be added at Ascension St. Joseph while Ascension Wisconsin continues to formulate a plan to improve the health of residents in the Sherman Park and West Burleigh Street neighborhoods. Over the last eight months, Ascension Wisconsin has been listening to local stakeholders through patient interviews, community conversations, a Community … [Read more...] about Ascension St. Joseph continues work to improve health equity
City of Milwaukee Health Department partners with Ascension St. Joseph to open Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) office
On Monday, April 8, 2019, Ascension Health in partnership with the City of Milwaukee Heath Department, hosted a grand opening of a new Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) office at Ascension St. Joseph to help give more women and children access to the nutrition they need. WIC offers nutritious foods, nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support, and … [Read more...] about City of Milwaukee Health Department partners with Ascension St. Joseph to open Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) office
‘All of Us’ program looks to break through health disparities with ground breaking genetic research
Recognizing the historical racial and gender imbalance in many medical trials, President Barrack Obama proposed during his 2015 State of the Union Address and Congress subsequently approved $215 million in funding for the National Institute of Health to collect and analyze anonymous health and genetic medical information. The project has been described as the “moon shot” of … [Read more...] about ‘All of Us’ program looks to break through health disparities with ground breaking genetic research
Six ways to detox your body naturally
Many people associate detox diets and cleansing plans with juices, smoothies, and other strange concoctions that claim to rid the body of unhealthy substances and promote rapid weight loss. Those who follow detox plans also tout psychological benefits, such as more energy and rejuvenation. There are also colon cleanses and liver detox plans that claim to target the colon and … [Read more...] about Six ways to detox your body naturally
At 100: Independent and going strong
By Barbara Haig Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings may croon about 100 days and 100 nights, but a growing number of people are singing a sweeter song – 100 years. According to United Nations estimates, the world was home to nearly half a million centenarians (people age 100 and older) in 2015, more than four times as many as in 1990. And projections say there will be … [Read more...] about At 100: Independent and going strong
Why are some women opting for total mastectomy as breast cancer prevention?
If you watch the hit TV show on Bravo, Married to Medicine, you should be all too familiar with the newest cast member to the show, Dr. Contessa Metcalfe. In a recent episode, the black occupational and preventive medicine doctor openly shared her journey to preventing breast cancer as her mother passed away from the disease and her father is currently battling prostate cancer. … [Read more...] about Why are some women opting for total mastectomy as breast cancer prevention?