Did you sign up for a Medicare Advantage health plan last year only to find that it doesn’t meet your needs? Not to worry.
Paramedics identifying severe stroke symptoms in patients they are transporting in the northeastern San Fernando Valley and the Santa Clarita Valley will now transport them to Providence Holy Cross Medical Center. The Mission Hills hospital has been designated a Comprehensive Stroke Center by Los Angeles County’s Emergency Medical Services Agency.
Maybe a tooth broke as you snacked on popcorn. Or perhaps you joined a pickup basketball game and an elbow to the mouth knocked out a tooth completely.
A sore throat. A headache. Body aches. A persistent cough. We’ve all had those symptoms and it’s easy to immediately chalk it up to a common cold.
As the holiday rush kicks into high gear, so is flu season. Right now, doctors are seeing more patients test positive for the illness that landed a half million people in the hospital last year.
LOS ANGELES (CNS) — A liver condition long associated with Type 2 diabetes might actually cause the disease, and testing for it could provide an early warning for at-risk individuals, accordin…
The state Franchise Tax Board (FTB) is urging Californians to get health care coverage now and keep it through 2020 to avoid a penalty when filing state income tax returns in 2021.
For the scores of Californians with low back pain, the condition can range from a minor nuisance to a major disability. For some, it may even lead to opioid use and abuse. In fact, opioids are…
State Attorney General Xavier Becerra, Los Angeles District Attorney Jackie Lacey and the County of Los Angeles announced a lawsuit against San Francisco-based electronic cigarette maker, JUUL…
Hope Escalante stretches her arms, moves her legs and keeps up with the rest of the seniors in the Stretch Aerobics class at Las Palmas Park in the City of San Fernando.
Arthritis-related severe joint pain affects adults of all ages, both sexes, and all races and ethnicities.
The flu season is here, and will be in full effect until May 2020. And those who have previously endured the symptoms that can include headaches, muscle aches, fevers, coughing, runny noses an…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Medicare is experimenting with a new direction in health care. Starting next year, seniors in many states will be able to get additional services such as help with chores and…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of retirees will get a modest 1.6% cost-of-living increase from Social Security in 2020, an uptick with potential political consequences in an election year when Dem…
Just a reminder that Medicare’s annual Open Enrollment Period started Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7.
Going for regular doctor checkups is definitely a must for seniors. But there are other things you can do yourself to stay healthy.
When people were kids, teens, even young adults falling down — unless from a great height — wasn’t often viewed as dangerous. In fact, some could find it humorous if no one got hurt. A pratfal…
Did you know that there are two different ways to receive your Medicare benefits?
Ovarian Cancer is known as the deadliest gynecologic cancer in the United States. The fact that symptoms aren’t usually detected or diagnosed until the disease has reached advanced stages make…
U.S. health officials are investigating what might be causing hundreds of serious breathing illnesses in people who use e-cigarettes and other vaping devices. They have identified about 450 po…
LOS ANGELES (CNS) — In the first large study to examine the diagnosis of dementia in older Americans over time, researchers, including from USC, found the vast majority never meet with a demen…
Would you like for a family member or caregiver to be able to call Medicare on your behalf?
The school bells are ringing as summer vacation ends and students across Los Angeles head back to class. The American Red Cross offers these steps to help make the trip back to the classroom a…
PASADENA, Calif. — August 12, 2019 — As children prepare for the new school year, and amid the largest measles outbreak in the U.S. in almost 20 years, the number of vaccine-hesitant families …
August marks back-to-school season, an ideal time for parents in California to help improve their children’s health. Before schedules become packed with classes, homework and extracurricular a…
Every year, drug-resistant bacteria and fungi known as "superbugs" infect 2 million Americans -- and kill up to 162,000 of those patients.
Planning to travel abroad this summer? Before you go, keep in mind that Medicare usually does not cover health care services or supplies while you’re traveling outside the United States.
LOS ANGELES (CNS) — Teens who use prescription opioids to get high are more likely to start using heroin by high school graduation, according to a USC study released this week.
With July recognized as Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, Kaiser Permanente is raising awareness to erase the stigma and cultural barriers that underrepresented groups face in regard to …
Even a small child knows that people breathe through their noses.
If you’re approached by someone who offers “free” genetic testing or cancer screening, turn them down.
NEW YORK (AP) — The number of new diabetes cases among U.S. adults keeps falling, even as obesity rates climb, and health officials aren’t sure why.
As families head out for Memorial Day Weekend, doctors from the American Family Care are reminding the public about Summer Health Hazards that could slow down your fun in the sun.
If you get injured or have surgery, your doctor may prescribe opioids, a class of drugs used to treat pain.
It’s said that we become our habits. In some cases that is not a good thing; bad habits prevail among many Americans. One report found that over 70 percent of US adults have at least one unhea…
Measles is a highly contagious viral infection that affects the respiratory system and is considered dangerous to babies and young children.
Mother’s Day is part of the springtime cycle of renewal and rebirth.
•Ride on the Street – You have a right to ride on the street. You are NOT required to ride on the sidewalk. For the most part, bicycle riders have the same rights and responsibilities as vehic…
Did you know that Medicare has an ombudsman to help you resolve complaints you may have about your healthcare?
People are often tasked with maintaining a rigorous skill set and “winning” attitude, even while internally they are battling their own mental and physical traumas.
When the alarm rings each morning, do you arise quickly, eager to take on whatever the day brings?
The European Parliament’s recent ban on single-use plastic products was hailed as a positive step in the world’s battle against climate change.
San Fernando Mayor Pro Tem Sylvia Ballin presented certificates to Kindergarten students in Mrs. Maria Herrera's class at O'Melveny Elementary School. Ballin said one of her favorite community…
While some people worry that the digital age is endangering the printed book, many parents and educators also wonder whether children and teenagers will value reading at all in comparison to u…
It’s a disturbing fact! The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that a more severe strain of the flu virus is spreading widely across the nation, adding that influenza act…
Is that pain you feel in your back, neck or shoulders just a momentary twinge from strain you are putting on your body, perhaps with a new exercise regimen? Or is there something deeper and mo…
More than 2 million people live with limb loss in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
At his campaign rallies, President Trump promised to protect Medicare. But now, his administration is quietly embracing drastic changes that could choke off seniors' access to lifesaving treatments.
Infertility can be a lonely and challenging journey. Women struggling to get pregnant may consider numerous options while experiencing a wide range of emotions in the process.
With 2019 now underway, many people embrace a “new year-new you” attitude. They’re determined to make self-improvements that provide a fresh, positive outlook and strong sense of well-being.
Medicare faces numerous threats in 2019. It's time for lawmakers and healthcare advocates to attack these challenges head-on.
The digital age has given new generations of parents something extra to worry about:
Chronic disease is the plague of the 21st century, affecting nearly 150 million Americans who suffer from diabetes, heart disease, mental illness, autoimmune disease, asthma, HIV/AIDS, and oth…
Most doctors accept Medicare as full payment for their services. But some accept it only for certain services, and others don’t accept it at all.
It has been my custom for most of the past 21 years to write a year-end column that summarizes the Social Security changes and updates scheduled to take place the following year.
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