Spotlight On Parkinson’s Disease
April is Parkinson’s disease awareness month. Last Friday, people marked World Parkinson’s Day to bring attention to this neurodegenerative disease of the nervous system. The disease is named after James… Read More
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Measles Cases Top 600 Across the Country
Nationwide, the measles outbreak shows no signs of slowing down. The latest report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows measles has infected more than 600 people… Read More
Bird Flu Strikes Second County Backyard Flock
The Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA) announced last week that the bird flu infected a second backyard flock of chickens in the county. The Department did not disclose the location… Read More
Diabetes Alert Day
The fourth Tuesday every March is set aside as ‘Diabetes Alert Day’. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) designated the day in 1986. The group hopes to bring renewed awareness about… Read More
Measles Case Confirmed in Howard County
People who traveled through Washington Dulles International Airport on March 5 or went to the Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center Pediatric Emergency Department are advised to monitor themselves for… Read More
New Concerns After Measles Death in Texas
Measles is to blame for the death of a school-aged child in West Texas. Health authorities confirmed the death on Wednesday. They say the child was not vaccinated. This is… Read More
Maryland Flu Cases ‘Very High’
If you have the flu or know someone who has the virus, you are not alone. Maryland is experiencing an explosion in cases in recent weeks. Statewide data shows flu… Read More
Coping With Stress and Anxiety Post-Inauguration
President Trump has been in office for a little more than a week, and some people in the County are feeling anxious, scared, and upset. Denise Dewhurst is a full… Read More
First U.S. Bird Flu Death Raises Concerns
Last week, the Louisiana Health Department reported the first U.S. death from bird flu. That has caused new concerns about the H5N1 virus, and whether the country is staring at… Read More
Norovirus Cases Are Rising In Maryland
Norovirus is on the rise across the United States and in Maryland. The latest information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports an increase in confirmed outbreaks… Read More
Coping with Seasonal Affective Disorder
Some people are feeling the ‘winter blues’ this time of year. After all, it is colder and gloomier outside. It gets darker earlier compared with other seasons. People impacted negatively… Read More
Dangers of Diabetes
Fifty years ago, the American Diabetes Association in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) designated November as National Diabetes Month. November was picked to honor the birthday of Dr.… Read More