A lot has changed since the first verified case of HIV was found from an unknown man in Kinshasa, Congo, in 1959. Back then, HIV and AIDS were a death sentence. But today, thanks to modern medicine and the right lifestyle choices, people living with HIV can live just as long as those without it. But understanding how HIV progresses — and what you can do to stay healthy — makes all the difference.
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Health and Wellness Minister Dr. Christopher Tufton has confirmed an increase in leptospirosis cases and related deaths as Jamaica continues to grapple with public-health challenges following Hurricane Melissa.
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43), Ranking Member of the Committee on Financial Services, introduced the Urban and Rural Diabetes Initiative Act (H.R. 6241) yesterday in honor of National Diabetes Month, which is celebrated in November. This bill will establish an initiative to provide grants to public and non-profit healthcare providers for diabetes prevention, care, and treatment programs in medically underserved urban and rural communities. The bill is cosponsored by 21 of the Congresswoman’s congressional colleagues and endorsed by the American Diabetes Association.
Make Collecting Family Health History Part Of Your Thanksgiving Plans
The good news: Early analysis shows that this season’s flu shots offer some protection against being hospitalized with this variant, especially for kids. The bad news is that many Americans appear to be skipping their flu vaccines this year. New data from prescription data company IQVIA shows that vaccinations are down compared to where they usually are at this point in the year.
Kidney disease disproportionately affects Black communities, with Black Americans nearly four times as likely to develop kidney failure compared to other racial groups. Many people don’t notice the early warning signs of kidney disease until the condition has progressed, making it vital to recognize symptoms and seek medical advice promptly. This article delves into 15 key warning signs of kidney disease that should not be ignored.
The Federal Drug Administration said drugmakers have recalled more than 580,000 bottles of a blood pressure medication over concerns that it may include a cancer-causing chemical.
According to the American Diabetes Association, “1.25 million Americans have type 1 diabetes and 40,000 people will be diagnosed with it this year. Type 1 diabetes occurs at every age, in people of every race, and of every shape and size.
This is an abbreviated series, which began 22 years ago. Because there are so many new readers who pick up The Washington Informer each year, I feel it is my duty to write this series every year in November, for National Diabetes Month. The original article was taken from an online publication written by me back in 2003, only months after the death of my mother, Rev. Fannie Estelle Hill Grant. Since its publication, the original article has made its way around the world. It is posted in Africa, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Canada, Europe and Asia, it has been translated into different languages, and it appears all across America. Allow me to share the story of my mother again.
In November 2020, Linda felt a small lump in her breast. Little did she know that this pea-sized lump would become part of a story that involved not just breast cancer, but also a battle with COVID-19, immense family support, and unwavering faith.