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Winter storm power outages on the rise – 3 ways to prepare
(BPT) – Winter storms can wreak havoc on roads, homes and personal lives. However, facing hours of cleaning up fallen tree limbs, shoveling snow or being cooped up inside with antsy kids might be the least of your worries. Experts predict more frequent and severe storms could lead to lengthy power outages that could affect […]
Experts say alarming rise in STDs among young adults requires urgent action
(BPT) – Lauren, a young woman from North Carolina, started noticing symptoms of a sexually transmitted disease (STD) after being with a new partner. As someone who typically took great care of her health, she knew it was important to get her symptoms checked out. She was surprised to learn that she had chlamydia. “Luckily, […]
Despite strides against all cancers, liver cancer rates on the rise
(BPT) – More people are surviving cancer, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). From 1991 to 2012, the rate of cancer deaths declined about 23 percent. Despite that progress, one type of cancer has actually become more common – liver cancer. New cases have tripled in the past 36 years and death rates also […]
Overdose deaths on the rise and where you can get help
(BPT) – Michigan recently passed the Good Samaritan Law, and while the law is designed to save lives, not everyone is a proponent. Under the law, charges cannot be filed against persons trying to find emergency help for themselves or a loved one after an overdose. While rehab professionals understand the motivation behind waiving charges, […]
Severe obesity on the rise among children in the U.S.
A new study led by a University of North Carolina School of Medicine researcher finds little to cheer about in the fight against childhood obesity, despite a recent report to the contrary. The study, published online first April 7 in JAMA Pediatrics, found that all classes of obesity in U.S. children have increased over the […]