Nearly 70 percent of college students are sleep deprived. So for students transitioning from high school to college, adjusting to the new academic responsibilities, social activities – and lack of structured sleep routine from high school – can be tough.
(Alexandria, VA) — A strong majority of Americans (81%) say medicines available today have improved their quality of life and even more (91%) say it is important to develop better medicines for conditions we currently treat, according to a new national public
By Socorro Carrillo | Cronkite News (Phoenix, AZ) — KidsCare returned to Arizona on Tuesday after a more than five-year absence and advocates expect to sign up more than 30,000 children for access to free or affordable medical, dental and vision
With the increasing concern of mosquito-borne illness during the summer months, now more than ever people are looking for ways to protect themselves from bites and the potential of illnesses associated with mosquitoes. Zika has now been found in the
For most kids, worry about going to the dentist is simply the fear of the unknown. Some may have had a not-so-fun experience in the past while active kids may be averse to sitting still for an extended period of
Mental illnesses, such as depression and anxiety, are prevalent across the United States, but there’s one mental illness few are talking about, even though an estimated 30 million Americans are affected by it: eating disorders. Eating disorders, are the deadliest mental
(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – In an effort to help some patients regain their balance after cancer treatment, researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center are teaching them to dance. The Argentine tango, to be exact. And a new study shows the
By Melissa Stafford Jones, Regional Director, US Department of Health and Human Services, Region 9 In June, we celebrate Father’s Day, Men’s Health Month, and National Safety Month. These separate observances have a common theme—we can use them as an opportunity
With the OFFICIAL start of summer this week, it’s important to remember your child’s allergy routine and the potential asthma triggers that surface this time of year. Every 20 seconds someone is rushed to the ER for asthma-related emergencies – and nearly
Babies to teens who qualify for the Vaccines for Children program can receive free vaccinations from the Tempe Fire Medical Rescue Department throughout the year. Department nurses typically hold the clinic on the third Wednesdayof the month, from 4 to 6 p.m.,
