Tag: health
Ellis: Getting a jumpstart on spring allergies
By Glenn Ellis
Even though you may be still dealing with the ominous remnants of winter, it might seem a little early to talk about...
Ama Shambulia boosts wellness with healthy dishes in West Birmingham
By Susan Swagler
Alabama NewsCenter
Ama Shambulia is bringing people together and changing lives one healthy dish at a time.
She is the Healthy Living Programs director...
Ellis: How to prepare for medical emergencies
By Glenn Ellis
When you witness a medical emergency -- in your own home or out in public -- what can you do to help?...
Drew: Severe Weather Preparedness
By Samuetta Hill Drew
February 17 – 22 is National Severe Weather Preparedness Week. Our Governor, Kay Ivey, has weighed in on the importance of...
Ellis: Understanding kidney failure
By Glenn Ellis
Sometimes kidneys are no longer able to filter and clean blood. This can cause unsafe levels of waste products to build up....
Ellis: Confirmed cases of measles on the rise
By Glenn Ellis
Measles, a virus declared “eliminated” from the United States in 2000, actually saw 349 confirmed cases in 26 states and Washington, D.C....
Drew: Cooking safety tips for older adults
By Samuetta Hill Drew
February 3rd through the 9th is National Burn Safety Week. It’s a week many fire related organizations will offer various seminars,...
Ellis: Liver cancer, alcohol and what you should know
By Glenn Ellis
Primary liver cancer is a form of cancer that begins in the liver and is linked with excessive alcohol consumption. Liver cancer...
Desperate For Coverage: Are Short-Term Plans Better Than None At All?
By Julie Appleby
Kaiser Health News
When one of Cindy Holtzman’s clients told the Woodstock, Ga., broker he was considering dropping his Affordable Care Act plan...
Glenn Ellis: Beware of some unnecessary tests during doctors visits.
By Glenn Ellis
It’s common knowledge in medicine: Doctors routinely order tests on hospital patients that are unnecessary and wasteful.
Some experts estimate that at least...
