Surviving breast cancer through early detection and diagnosis October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here are some facts about black women and breast cancer to help better educate yourself and help get you the right treatment sooner. The issue Nothing speaks more clearly to the shocking breast cancer health disparities than the fact that Black women are less likely … [Read more...] about Black women and breast cancer
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You are here, navigating the mental illness diagnosis maze
By Asha Tarry, LMSW, PLLC, Behavioral Health Consulting Services Mental illness is something many people live and cope with but rarely openly discuss. On average, about 43 million Americans have some form of treatable mental illness ranging from depression, to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Unfortunately, 12 million adults are misdiagnosed each year in a mental … [Read more...] about You are here, navigating the mental illness diagnosis maze
New precision medicine approach to cancer treatment offers promise in eliminating cancer disparities gap
Someone who is diagnosed with cancer today would typically receive treatment for their disease based on the type of cancer they have. For example, there are specific, standard treatments for patients with breast cancer or colorectal cancer or prostate cancer. That strategy is now evolving, thanks to a new approach to medicine that is focused not on where in the body the cancer … [Read more...] about New precision medicine approach to cancer treatment offers promise in eliminating cancer disparities gap
Before vaccinating your child, here’s what you should know
With all the constant showing of back-to-school commercials from Target to Staples, it’s pretty clear that back-to-school season is officially in full effect. But, along with purchasing new clothes and new school supplies come vaccinations. If you’re a parent of a young child or teenager, then this is probably at the top of your list to talk with your doctor about. In recent … [Read more...] about Before vaccinating your child, here’s what you should know
Your laptop on your lap: Not a good combination
Nowadays, we work just about anywhere. From a corner table in Starbucks, to a big office on Main Street. More and more people are working from home or wher- ever and thus use their porta- ble laptops any kind of way. But actually putting them on your lap could do some dam- age. The prolonged placement of laptop on the thighs re- sults in the thermal build of around 44 degrees … [Read more...] about Your laptop on your lap: Not a good combination
Knowing the cause of pneumonia is critical for older adults
Viruses cause more pneumonia-related hospitalizations among American adults than bacteria, although the cause of the lung infection is undetected in most cases, a new federal study says. The findings show the need for improved diagnostic tests, according to Dr. Tom Frieden, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which conducted the study. “Pneumonia is … [Read more...] about Knowing the cause of pneumonia is critical for older adults
City of Milwaukee Health Department announces dates and locations for 15th Annual Back-to-School Health Fairs
With school season already around the corner, Mayor Tom Barrett and the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD) have announced that the City’s 15th annual Back-to-School Health Fairs will be held Friday, Aug. 7, at North Division High School (1011 W. Center St.) and Friday, Aug. 14, at Bradley Tech High School (700 S. 4th St.). Both events will run from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. “Our … [Read more...] about City of Milwaukee Health Department announces dates and locations for 15th Annual Back-to-School Health Fairs
Why Alzheimer’s affects Blacks differently
Alzheimer’s disease seems to develop differently in the brains of black patients than in whites. And, black people seem more likely to suffer different types of brain changes that also contribute to dementia, a new study reports. Alzheimer’s disease dementia is generally associated with a build-up of substances known as plaques and tangles inside the brain. But, there are other … [Read more...] about Why Alzheimer’s affects Blacks differently
Childhood stress may explain your adult weight gain
Could your childhood play a role in how quickly you gain weight? The answer is yes, according to a new study conducted by Michigan State University (MSU) and published in the journal Social Science and Medicine. Researchers at MSU analyzed data from nearly 4,000 people who participated in the Americans’ Changing Survey. The individuals were asked a series of questions over a … [Read more...] about Childhood stress may explain your adult weight gain
Too much sitting may raise a woman’s cancer risk
Lots of time spent sitting may increase a woman’s odds for cancer, but it does not seem to have a similar effect on men, a new study suggests. “Longer leisure time spent sitting was associated with a higher risk of total cancer risk in women, and specifically with multiple myeloma, breast and ovarian cancers. But sitting time was not associated with cancer risk in men,” … [Read more...] about Too much sitting may raise a woman’s cancer risk