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THE SEASON OF SAD

Not everyone’s holidays are filled with Christmas joy and New Year celebrations. People who suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD can get depressed when the daylight times shorten. “It affects women more than men,” said Dr. Alan Peterson, a board member of the Partnership for Public Health in Lancaster, Pa. “And it is marked by major depressive episodes during a particular season.” (more…)

Whooping cough cluster in Philadelphia school

The Whooping Cough, a potential deadly disease, has popped up among students at a Philadelphia high school, according to the city’s department of health. (more…)

Children Are the Most Vulnerable to Climate Change Effects

Young children and infants are most likely to be harmed by climate change-related threats like food insecurity, extreme heat, air pollution, and diseases. (more…)

First Influenza-Related Pediatric Deaths Reported to CDC

Two children have already died of the flu, only a few weeks into the typical flu season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (more…)

Good ways to reduce prescription costs for seniors

Many older Americans rely on their prescription medications to feel better and to stay healthy. But the cost of those drugs can sometimes be overwhelming to those on a fixed income. There are ways to reduce those costs said Dr. Alan Peterson, board member of the Partnership for Public Health. The top five recommendations are: (more…)