Tag: Living Well
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Five things to know about food allergies and children
By Julia Pickens, MD Ascension Medical Group Rhinelander Food allergies are a growing food safety and public health concern that affect an estimated 4 percent to ... -
Ovarian cancer: Risk factors women should know
By David Meyer, M.D. The American Cancer Society reports that when diagnosed and treated in its early stages, more than 90% of patients with ovarian cancer will ... -
Four little-known facts about skin cancer
By Tammery Perry, APNP James Beck Cancer Society With summer vacations in full swing and endless outdoor activities, it’s easy to remember to protect ourselves from ... -
How parents can help kids maintain a healthy weight
BY DR. JULIA PICKENS Ascension Medical Group, Rhinelander About one in three American kids and teens is overweight or obese, according to the American Heart Association, ... -
Free diabetes screenings and information held in the Northwoods June 5 and 7
STAR JOURNAL REPORT Every five minutes, 14 adults in the U.S. are diagnosed with diabetes. According to the Center for Disease Control, diabetes is an epidemic ... -
Eating on the run with diabetes
Living Well BY STEVEN BROOKS, MD Ascension Medical Group A person with diabetes is unable to make insulin or use it properly. Some patients need insulin ... -
New study finds flu can increase heart attack risk
BY MARIA HOERTZ, DO, MPH Ascension Medical Group, Rhinelander The flu can cause more than just a fever and aches — for some, it can be ... -
Winning the battle against cervical cancer
BY LINDA JERZAK Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and according to the American Cancer Society, approximately 12,000 new cases of invasive ... -
Reframing New Year’s resolutions to boost chances of success
BY HOPE WILLIAMS Ascension Medical Group Rhinelander For many of us, every New Year represents a new start. A clean slate and a chance to reset, ... -
New guidelines aim to reduce weight stigma, discrimination for kid
BY AMY SLETTE, MD Ascension Medical Group Recently, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a new set of guidelines to help pediatricians to reduce stigmatization ...
