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What Is a Mental Illness and How is it Identified?
Signs that our bodies don’t feel well are often obvious. We might have pain, run a fever, or experience symptoms like coughing and sneezing. But when we’re not at peak performance mentally or emotionally, it can be more difficult to figure out what’s going on....
Health and Human Services Deputy Secretary Andrea Palm Gets Updated COVID-19 Vaccine at YourTown Health Vaccination Site
On September 27, 2022, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Deputy Secretary Andrea Palm received the updated COVID-19 vaccine during a visit to a vaccination clinic run by YourTown Health at the Palmetto Community Center in Palmetto, Georgia. In...
How to Stay Fit and Healthy at Any Age
Staying healthy can reduce your risk for certain illnesses, extend your lifespan, and also help you save money on medical bills. No matter how old you are, doing so involves eating a diet filled with healthful foods, including fruits, vegetables, nuts, lean proteins,...
The Benefits of Breastfeeding
Being pregnant is exciting, but it also comes with many uncertainties. What will your day-to-day routine look like once your little one arrives? And how will you feed your baby? Many expecting mothers plan to breastfeed their babies. It’s not always easy at first —...
Different Types of Headaches and What They Mean
You know when you have one, even if the pain varies from piercing or throbbing to just a dull ache. Most are brief, and easily treated with over-the-counter pain relief medication. But certain types of headaches may be a sign of a more serious health problem or...
What Is HIV and How Can You Help Prevent It?
Disease prevention is an important part of healthcare, but it is especially true when it comes to HIV, a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can lead to serious health problems if left untreated. Here’s what you need to know about HIV and what you can do to...
Ways You Can Prevent Skin Cancer
May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, but it brings our focus to a health topic that deserves attention every month. With more than five million cases diagnosed each year, skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. Fortunately, it’s also the most...
Key Things to Know About Autism
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD, or autism for short) is a developmental disorder that affects communication, socialization, and behavior. While children are born with autism, its signs may not become noticeable until later in their development. For example: when they...
The Difference Between Seasonal Allergies and COVID-19 Symptoms
The arrival of warm spring temperatures, budding flowers, and longer daylight hours are making it easier and more pleasant to spend time outside. But with enjoyment of the great outdoors comes pollen and other possible airborne irritants. So how do you know if your...
