• NPR

    Mammograms to detect breast cancer should start at age 40, new guidelines say : Shots - Health News

    A rise in breast cancer among younger women prompted the U.S. Preventive Task Force to issue new screening guidelines. They recommend mammograms every other year, starting at age 40.

  • Former Binance Boss Changpeng Zhao Sentenced to 4 Months in Jail – News Bytes Bitcoin News

    On Tuesday, April 30, 2024, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), formerly the CEO of Binance, was sentenced in a Seattle courtroom for his compliance failures at the cryptocurrency exchange. The sentencing was first covered by Nikhilesh De and Danny Nelson of Coindesk, who reported directly from the courthouse. Per Nikhilesh De’s X thread, the proceedings began with […]

  • Mental Health Awareness Month

    Dr. Jose E. Igoa, Medical Director DHR Health Behavioral Hospital May is Mental Health Awareness month, and it is an opportunity to discuss mental illness and the stigma that continues to surround mental health disorders.  Mental illness can affect individuals of any age, race, or income level.  Each year, 1 in 5 adults in the […]

    • WLS-AM

    May is Mental Health Awareness Month

    AFSP Illinois Executive Director Angela Cummings joins the Steve Cochran Show to raise awareness for Mental Health Awareness Month this May. She emphasizes the importance of being sensitive to those experiencing a mental health crisis and shares information about various events taking place across the Chicagoland area where people can offer their support.

    • KLFY

    Pete’s reopens after eight months

    Pete’s on Johnston is off the sidelines and back in the game since the restaurant and sports bar closed after fire destroyed their kitchen.

  • April is Minority Health Month [opinion)

    Biden administration official touts efforts to help historically disadvantaged communities.

  • Women’s health: Pregnancy during the summer months

    CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — As spring storms give way to cloudless, sunny days and a return to warmer temperatures in Southern Utah, it is important to consider seasonal health precautions, especially for pregnant women. When a woman is pregnant, her body temperature is naturally higher than normal. The added heat from long summer days makes staying […]

  • Doctor has good news about eclipse eye issues

    The solar eclipse was a once-in-a-lifetime event. It could’ve caused permanent damage to anyone who looked at the sun without proper eye protection. Eye doctors are glad you took it seriously

  • Doctor explains why mammograms should start at age 40

    Breast cancer screenings for women at average risk should be done every other year beginning at age 40, according to finalized guidance released Tuesday from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, an independent panel of national experts.This means mammograms should start 10 years earlier than previously recommended. Dr. Céline Gounder, a CBS News medical contributor and editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News, explains the change comes after a couple concerning trends."We've seen...

  • Events and Initiatives Planned for Mental Health Awareness Month

    The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene is spearheading a range of events and initiatives as part of Mental Health Awareness Month during the month of May. This year’s theme is “Where to Start,” which aims to inspire community engagement and promote mental well-being among all age groups, focusing on children during Children’s Mental Health […]

    • KGBT

    Region One highlights Mental Health Awareness Month

    EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — May is Mental Health Awareness Month and school districts across the Valley are taking this time to focus on the mental health of their students. The Office of Counseling and Mental Health, based in Region One, has only been around for a little over a year. Region One received a grant []

    • CNBC

    Meet the private doctor to the wealthy — at $40,000 a year

    The rise of family office-style medical practices reflects the surge in wealth and growing demand for hyper-personalized, data-driven health care.