Kidney disease affects about 37 million Americans, which is 15 percent of the adult population. Yet, most people (90 percent) do not even know that they have it….
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During this past year, people’s reliance on the Internet has grown exponentially. From Zoom work meetings and doctor’s visits to FaceTiming with friends and Skyping with family, the Internet has…
The American Dental Association (ADA) is sponsoring National Children’s Dental Health Month this February to inform parents, caregivers, teachers, and the public on the importance of dental…
Reviewed by Rosemarie Leenerts, Library Assistant “I go to prepare a place for you” were the last words of abolitionist Harriet Tubman before dying at the age of 91….
Black History Month, or African American History Month, celebrated each February, is a time to commemorate the achievements and cultural contributions of African Americans. It is also a time to…
February is considered the month of love, but it also serves as a reminder that romantic relationships can turn violent. Recognizing that teen dating violence “is a…
February 2021 is the 57th anniversary of American Heart Month, a time to turn national attention to the importance of heart health and the prevention of heart disease, the…
Thyroid disease is common, with approximately 20 million Americans having some type of thyroid disorder. The American Thyroid Association claims that up to 60 percent of people with thyroid problems…
Reviewed by Rosemarie Leenerts, Library Assistant There is probably no better-known Parkinson’s patient than actor Michael J. Fox. In his new book, No Time Like the Future: An Optimist…
Birth defects are adverse health conditions present at birth. Not all birth defects are preventable, but they can be reduced by managing health issues and choosing healthy behaviors before and…
