By Lauren Glendenning, For Memorial Regional Health September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month About one in five children in the United States is obese, putting them at greater risk for many serious chronic health conditions and diseases such as sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes and heart conditions. The Centers for Disease Control and [...]
By Lauren Glendenning, For Memorial Regional Health The Best Way to Fight the Common Cold Is Through Prevention Flu season doesn’t officially hit until October, but as children head back to school, it’s important to remember the ways to prevent sickness such as the common cold. The cold and the flu have similar symptoms, [...]
Vaccinations are Not Only Required in Craig, They’re a Global Health Responsibility Measles was declared eliminated in the United States in 2000, yet as of this week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports there have been more cases of measles during 2019 than any year since 1992. The majority of the 1,182 [...]
As a new parent, it's scary when your infant or young baby comes down with a cold. Since babies younger than six months can't clear mucus on their own, they often get stuffy and fussy and can have difficulty breathing. Here's what to do when your baby catches a cold or upper respiratory infection. [...]
