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Shield your skin from sun damage this spring and summer
Warmer weather is finally upon us and if you are like me, this is a very welcome sight given the winter we have endured here and throughout the country. As the calendar moves toward the warmer … more
Marijuana-based drug gets positive review from US agency
WASHINGTON — A closely watched medicine made from the marijuana plant reduces seizures in children with severe forms of epilepsy and warrants approval in the United States, health officials said … more
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Pre-diabetes screening can improve health outcomes
Borderline diabetes is a term historically used to describe blood sugars that are elevated but not yet high enough to confirm a diagnosis of diabetes. The term was not clearly defined and no specific … more
Wilsonians to walk for heart health
The American Heart Association’s Wilson Heart Walk will be held Saturday, April 21 at the Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf. Registration and activities will begin at 8 a.m. and the walk … more
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Donate Life Month encourages organ donor registration
Did you know that an astounding 115,000 people in United States are waiting for a lifesaving organ transplant? Because of the overwhelming need of donors, in 2003, Donate Life America instituted … more
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Let’s talk about foot health and chronic wounds
Right now, 6.7 million Americans are living with a chronic wound, and more than 2 million of those are suffering from a diabetic foot ulcer. April is Foot Health Awareness Month and is a great … more
Spring clean your mind and body this season
Welcome, spring! Even though Mother Nature seems to be playing a trick on us this week, the spring season has officially begun! (Hopefully) the season of warmer temperatures, beautiful flowers, … more
First, do no harm: Promoting patient safety every day
Primum Non Nocere — A Latin phrase that means “First, do no harm.” This is a phrase learned early in health care training. It is meant to help remind health care providers that first and … more
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When is the right time to get a colonoscopy?
Do you remember when you used to put on your favorite bell bottoms and disco dance the night away? If you do, then it’s probably time to think about a routine colonoscopy screening. According to … more
Harrison Barnett back at home: Return to Wilson comes a month after kidney transplant
For the first time in almost four months, the Barnett family slept under the same roof Tuesday night. Harrison Barnett is back home in Wilson. Tuesday night, the 9-year-old kidney transplant … more
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Get the most out of your meals and reduce food waste
“You are what you eat.” We’ve all heard it, and many of us have jokingly used the common saying amongst one another. But there really is a kernel of truth there. Eating healthy can help us … more
Tips for women to achieve healthy body and mind
Women, in general, tend to keep our plates pretty full with the normal everyday tasks — whether it’s work, taking care of family and housework. We also tend to pile on top yesterday’s problems … more
Make heart health a priority this month and this year
It is February and as always we celebrate American Heart Month to spotlight heart disease awareness and prevention. All health care communities celebrate with events to point out ways in which all of … more
Take care of your heart with healthy, active lifestyle
You get one heart. Treat it smart with a heart-healthy lifestyle. Your heart is one of the hardest working muscles you’ve got. With so much riding on this essential muscle, it’s important to … more
Be proactive with screening to prevent cervical cancer
Did you know that cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among women? Nearly 13,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year; about a third of those women will die … more
The flu can be fatal. Take these three steps to fight it
As most everyone is well aware, we are in the midst of a significant flu season nationwide. Currently, the flu is considered widespread in every state in the United States with the exception of … more
Start the year with gift of a blood donation
The holidays may be over and all the presents unwrapped, but that doesn’t mean the giving has to end. Donating blood can save lives and help keep the spirit of giving going into the new year. A … more
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Take a fresh approach to healthy eating in 2018
Ask anyone what their New Year’s resolution is, and chances are they’ll mention a determination to eat healthier. While many of us may consider a renewed focus on healthy eating as a way to make … more
Health officials to target high-risk alternative remedies
WASHINGTON — U.S. health officials plan to crack down on a growing number of unproven alternative remedies, focusing on products containing dangerous ingredients that have occasionally been linked to serious injury and death ... more
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Good health: Ringing in the New Year with resolve and success
Most of the holiday season is now behind us except for upcoming New Year holidays. New Year’s Eve and Day parties, sporting events and social celebrations will dominate the next few days of our … more
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