War on opioids hurts sickle cell disease patients
BY LEONARD E. COLVIN
NEW JOURNAL AND GUIDE/NNPA
For the thousands of individuals who suffer from the effects of sickle cell anemia, pain is a common...
Simple ways to reduce your risk for heart disease
‘Our Hearts’ is a national effort to motivate Americans to adopt heart-healthy behaviors.
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HEALTH CARE FOR ALL
Azalea Health provides affordable options for residents in Volusia, Flagler
CHARLES W. CHERRY II / DAYTONA...
Halifax Health celebrates 90th year serving area
SPECIAL TO THE DAYTONA TIMES
On Jan. 3, Halifax Health commemorated 90 years of service to the communities it serves with a special cupcake celebration...
Health educator takes stand against smoking
BY ASHLEY D. THOMAS
DAYTONA TIMES
Charles Bethune is the new Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT) coordinator at the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County.
The...
A simple way to stay healthier: Be a giver
BY TERRI YABLONKY STAT
CHICAGO TRIBUNE/TNS
If there’s a magic pill for happiness and longevity, we may have found it.
Countless studies have found that generosity, both...
African leader discusses Ebola, Africa’s untold stories
BY GEORGE WHITE
NEW AMERICA MEDIA
Editor’s Note: As chair of the African Union Commission, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma directs the staff and the work of...
Youth recruited as ‘replacement smokers’
An estimated 32,300 Floridians die each year, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Avoid complications during pregnancy
BY SHANTELLA Y. SHERMAN
NNPA NEWS SERVICE
Even before a woman decides to become pregnant, a thorough health assessment should be undertaken.
This should determine how well...
Health and wellness fair set at Hope Fellowship
A health and wellness fair is scheduled Saturday, March 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hope Fellowship Church, 869 Derbyshire Road, Daytona...
