HEALTH
New report details latest health trends in BostonA new report by the Boston Public Health Commission revealed that the adolescent birth rate among Boston's female residents is declining along with the overall percentage of preterm births. More » |
Kidney failure remains silent, deadly diseaseLloyd Smith, 46, admits he did not take the news too well that he was suffering from kidney failure. In his mind, he was still an athlete, having played football in college and the Navy. He was also the man of the house to his wife and four children. As far as Smith was concerned, what the doctors said couldn't possibly be true. More » |
Regular screenings key to preventionYears before he started dialysis, Alex Drumm, 39, was pretty easy to find -- inside the neighborhood gym. He was there six days a week walking on the treadmill and pumping iron -- trying his best to get those 20-inch biceps. Nineteen and a half inches just wouldn't do. More » |
Donate lifeVisit http://donatelife.net/register-now to enroll in your state?s donor registry to donate organs upon your death. More » |
Be your own advocateIf you have diabetes or high blood pressure, check your kidney function every year. If your doctor does not offer testing, ask for it. More » |
