Tag: health
Healthy Habits: Ear wax – Breaking down the buildup
Dr. Megan Johnson McCullough
Special to Valley News
The ear canal often gets buildup of a yellow substance we call ear wax. The glands in the...
5 tips for strengthening social bonds during the holidays
Dr. Nicole Brady
Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare Student Resources
For many, the holiday season provides a unique opportunity to pause from daily responsibilities and focus on...
Quit vaping to improve your dental and overall health
StatePoint MediaContributorDid you know tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable illness and death in the United States? While some forms of tobacco...
Why women must stop putting themselves last
The steep personal toll they could pay when they deprioritize their healthDr. Lisa Saul
National Medical Director of Women’s Health at UnitedHealthcare
If you’ve ever scheduled...
Study links ADHD medications to small but significant risk of psychosis and bipolar disorder
While the risk is small, spotting symptoms early can make a big difference in outcomes
Rachel Ann T. Melegrito
The Epoch Times
A recent study of nearly...
Temecula announces vendors & community partners exhibiting at the Annual Health & Preparedness Expo
TEMECULA – The City of Temecula invites residents to the 2025 Health & Preparedness Expo on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. to 1...
Powerful new tobacco cessation drug added to WHO Essential Medicines List – Cytisine
GENEVA, Switzerland – On Sept. 5, the World Health Organization added cytisine, a plant-derived drug long used in Eastern Europe, to its 2025 Model...
Iodine – Small but mighty mineral
Most of us never give much thought to iodine. Tucked away in table salt or the back of a multivitamin bottle, it rarely grabs...
Healthy Habits: Green tea – Sip the many benefits
Dr. Megan Johnson McCulloughSpecial to Valley NewsGreen tea has become a very popular beverage, especially for health-conscious individuals. This tea is made from the...
Avoiding hair loss includes proper nutrition, hygiene, and stress reduction
Dr. Patrick Angelos
Contributor
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. – People go partially or fully bald for any number of reasons – hormones, genetics, lack of nutrition, and...