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Prediabetes and heart disease are two of the most common—and preventable— health threats in the U.S. More than 98 million adults have prediabetes, while heart disease remains the nation’s leading […]

By Statehouse Report Staff HEALTH If you or your children haven’t ever had a vaccination for preventable diseases like measles, it’s time to consider it, state officials say. On Wednesday, […]

By Statehouse Report Staff If you or your children haven’t ever had a vaccination for preventable diseases like measles, it’s time to consider it, state officials say. On Wednesday, the […]

Flu symptoms are often coupled with uncertainty. What steps can you take if you start feeling sick? Is it really the flu, or something else? And what products are available […]

By Statehouse Report Staff HE If you or your children haven’t ever had a vaccination for preventable diseases like measles, it’s time to consider it, state officials say. On Wednesday, […]

Diabetes affects the body’s ability to produce or use insulin effectively to control blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels can cause damage in many parts of the body, including […]

Telehealth offers promise in addressing Black maternal health disparities, but equitable implementation and Medicaid support are critical.

By Hazel Trice Edney NUTRITION It can happen all too often. Someone is talking and – right in the middle of a sentence – lose their train of thought, forget […]

As health needs evolve throughout life, it can be easy to forget how crucial vaccinations can be for protecting against preventable diseases. Many associate vaccines with childhood, remembering the series […]

known that women face unique risk factors for stroke throughout their lifetime. Things like pregnancy, preeclampsia and chronic stress can increase the risk for high blood pressure, a leading cause […]