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Parents and caregivers tend to use extra blankets or many layers of clothing to keep baby warm. But did you know overheating is linked to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)? A young baby’s body is not yet efficient in regulating...
This might be an awkward read for some persons, but the message is important. According to the American Cancer Society, every year about one-third of the women diagnosed with cervical cancer die from it. While most cases of cervical cancer...
When a loved one passes away and the family is both grieving and working through many legal and financial steps, scammers are poised to exploit the situation and harm the most vulnerable. Thieves sometimes use a deceased person’s personal information...
If you have diabetes, no matter what type, it means you have too much glucose (sugar) in your blood. According to the American Diabetes Association, possible complications of diabetes include heart disease, kidney, nerve and eye damage and --  due...
How can child abuse be prevented? The most effective prevention happens before a child is harmed. Parents, caregivers, coaches and other leaders who commit to speaking up as soon as they have a concern can literally make the difference between...
Our health and well being is largely impacted by our life outside clinics and hospitals. Only 20% of what strongly influences our health is “healthcare.” The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation published their findings on this in 2011. The largest factors...
The Dallas County Public Health Department received its first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine for the county Tuesday, the department said in a statement. At present the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends COVID-19 vaccine administration for...
Walking is the most accessible activity for persons of all ages, and its benefits include better muscle tone, surer balance, better heart and lung health -- plus walking is a great stress reliever. The Dallas County Public Health Department promotes...
Many families are following advice from health experts and keeping holidays low key this year. Some people are relieved to have an excuse to skip family gatherings, while others feel distraught that the coronavirus pandemic is robbing them of yet...
Winter weather has arrived in the Perry area, and your furnace has probably been running day and night. If you’re worried that you will struggle to pay your heating bills this winter, please consider applying for the Low-Income Home...