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Caring for wounds and foot ulcers in diabetic patients

Aug. 21, 2017

Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center

The American Podiatric Medical Association reports that 15 percent of diabetic patients will develop a foot ulcer.
How to teach your children about stranger safety

Aug. 14, 2017

Sunrise Children's Hospital

Rather than teaching “stranger danger,” parents should educate children about safe strangers while emphasizing caution, situational awareness and establishing boundaries.
Why baby boomers need to step up to get tested for hep. C

Aug. 7, 2017

MountainView Hospital

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone born between 1945 and 1965, often called the baby boomer generation, be screened for hepatitis C.
The importance of talking about mental illness and suicide

July 31, 2017

Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center

Mental illness has no boundaries and can affect anyone, regardless of age, gender, race and income level. The National Alliance on Mental Illness reports that approximately 1 in 5 adults in the United States experience mental illness in any given year, and suicide is the 10th-leading cause of death in the U.S.
Does your child have scoliosis? Everything you need to know about this common spinal deformity

July 24, 2017

Sunrise Children's Hospital

Scoliosis is a common spinal deformity that is often first detected in children and adolescents. With approximately 3 million new cases diagnosed each year, there are multiple types of scoliosis with varying levels of severity — some requiring surgery.
Don’t confuse strokes for migraines: How to recognize stroke symptoms

July 17, 2017

Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center

Some stroke symptoms can be confused with other conditions, including migraines, which affect 12 percent of the population, according to the Migraine Research Foundation.
Do fidget spinners actually reduce stress? Are they safe for children?

July 10, 2017

Sunrise Children's Hospital

Marketed as a stress-relieving toy, manufacturers claim that fidget spinners can help improve focus and ease anxiety by redirecting emotional stress into repetitive physical movements. How many of these claims actually hold weight?
Understanding the highs and lows of your blood pressure reading

July 3, 2017

MountainView Hospital

Blood pressure is a key indicator of how well the cardiovascular system is functioning and can signal many diseases and conditions.
Beating the dreaded norovirus this summer

June 26, 2017

Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center

It’s extremely contagious and known to spread at resorts, day care centers, nursing homes, summer camps, cruise ships and other similar, enclosed spaces.
Being healthy starts in your gut: Tips for promoting optimal gut health and preventing disease

June 19, 2017

Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center

The gut is a powerhouse within the body — it converts food into energy, delivers valuable nutrients into the bloodstream, manages waste and protects against disease. In fact, the gut is an intrinsic link to bettering our overall health and wellness.
Choosing a safe and effective birth control method to suit your lifestyle

June 12, 2017

Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center

With so many safe and effective methods of birth control available, choosing the right one can be daunting.
Boost your immune system to fend off shingles

June 5, 2017

MountainView Hospital

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that nearly 1 in 3 people in the United States will get shingles at some point, and 1 million new cases are diagnosed annually.
Your guide to health and wellness during pregnancy

May 29, 2017

Sunrise Children's Hospital

While expectant mothers are tasked with making many important lifestyle changes, a healthful pregnancy does not need to be overly restrictive.
Protecting Las Vegans from infectious diseases

May 22, 2017

Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center

Tackling the spread of infectious disease is paramount for health care providers, medical researchers and public health workers alike. In a transient city like Las Vegas, preventing the spread of infectious disease is an especially difficult task.
Take care of your bones now to prevent osteoporosis later in life

May 15, 2017

Sunrise Health

While serious conditions like osteoporosis tend to affect older people, taking care of your bones when you’re young can prevent the development of bone disease later.
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