Zika virus disease (Zika) spreads to people mainly through the bite by two species of infected mosquitoes, one of which is more likely to transmit Zika. In past outbreaks, most people have not gotten sick, so people may not even know they are infected. Based on current knowledge, the greatest risk for complications from Zika … Continued

By Pam Teel Twenty year old, Ellen Rothfuss, from Roosevelt will be helping out a good cause by running in the 26.2 mile Boston Marathon on April 18th of this year. Her hopes are to raise $10,000 dollars as a charity runner for Casa Myrna Vasquez, a leading domestic violence and dating violence shelter in … Continued

By Mia Ingui  It can affect anyone, at any time or place, no matter what his or her circumstance. That is the most terrifying part of a mental disorder such as depression. It is a common word in our language, used often to describe our moods. Yet, it is never used appropriately. Felling depressed and … Continued

 By Susan Heckler Are you a good friend? Are you happy with the people you have surrounded yourself with?  Have you ever questioned what drew you to bring certain people into your life or why people incorporate you into theirs? Others do judge us by who we hang with, but it should also cause some … Continued

By Joely Phenes For people with severe-to-profound sensorineural hearing loss (nerve deafness) in both ears, even the most advanced and powerful hearing aids may not help. In such cases, may be the answer. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, about two to three out of every 1,000 children in the … Continued

DUI arrests almost always start with a motor vehicle stop.  During the holiday season especially, the Police are on alert for clues of suspected drunk drivers.  Such clues typically include erratic driving, weaving, speeding or driving too slowly.  Even a high beam violation will give the Officer a valid reason to pull a driver over.  … Continued

For many men and women struggling with the daily grind of breast cancer treatments, simply knowing their chance of survival is motivation enough for sticking to the plan.  The survival rates associated with breast cancer can be eye-opening and even life-changing for someone diagnosed with the disease. It is important to realize that these statistics … Continued

By Michael Ginsberg September is National ADHD Awareness Month and neuroscientists have released some pretty startling news: A long-term study of nearly 4,000 students* found that ADHD drugs, like Ritalin ™ and Adderall ™, don’t help achievement scores or grade point averages. In fact, according to the research, boys who took medications for ADHD actually … Continued

By Susan Heckler   Doing physical exercise without knowing what you are doing can be a problem. When starting an exercise regimen, it is a great idea to defer to the experts and let them help you learn what your body needs and how best to do it. Hiring a personal trainer is a great … Continued

By Brianna Siciliano Stress can be caused by many situations, and can often lead to negative outcomes. Every person reacts to stress in a different way; some people react to stress primarily in physical sense (like hair loss or muscle tension), while others react primarily in an emotional sense (like depressing thoughts or panicked feelings). … Continued