Local E. coli Case Linked to Romaine Lettuce Warnings
Today's Medicine
A Douglas County resident has tested positive for e. Coli linked to romaine lettuce. It's an eye-opening reminder that E. coli outbreaks can and will strike close to home. What can you do to stay safe?
Hepatitis Awareness: It Starts with Screening
Today's Medicine
Hepatitis C is a virus that causes inflammation of the liver, what we call “hepatitis.” It is spread primarily through contact with the blood of an infected person. May is Hepatitis Awareness Month - how much do you know?
Gluten-Free Chicken 'Egg Roll'
Healthy Lifestyle
Packed with all the flavor of an egg roll, this gluten-free take on the dish (without the fried wonton) is low in sodium and calories! Methodist Café 8303 Chef Mike Flanagan teamed up with Methodist dietitian Tiffany Henderson to create this savory recipe.
You Don't Need to be a Superhero to Work Out
Healthy Lifestyle
Think you need to be Wonder Woman or spend an hour at the gym to get all the benefits of working out? Nope! You just need to HIIT it with High Intensity Interval Training.
Know Your Numbers: High Blood Pressure Risks
Today's Medicine
High blood pressure – also called hypertension – is when the pressure in your arteries is too high. What are the ways having high blood pressure can hurt your health?
Skin Cancer Awareness: Get Checked!
Cancer Care
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. What should you watch for when it comes to protecting your skin? (VIDEO)
Don't Let Shoulder Pain Sideline Summer Fun
Healthy Lifestyle
Improperly preparing to play before going in full speed can lead to shoulder soreness, pain and possible injury. What can you do to avoid or alleviate pain?
7 Steps to Reduce Your Risk of Falls
Healthy Lifestyle
It’s probably not something you’ve thought much about – how to prevent a fall. But with each passing year, knowing how to stop a fall or prevent one from happening in the first place becomes increasingly important.
Is it a Boy or Girl? Busting 6 Pregnancy Myths
Pregnancy Journal
From the minute you announce you’re pregnant, people start offering their advice and sharing their best guess on baby. While your friends and family mean well with their input, don’t put a lot of faith into their predictions.