When 28-year-old Navy veteran Carisma Carter pulled her car up to the front of the Atlanta VA Clinic, her seat was pushed far back from the steering wheel to make room for her big belly. Carter was 8 months pregnant.

There’s more to maintaining a healthy heart than just eating right and exercising regularly. While these practices play an important role in both cardiovascular and overall health and well-being, getting a good night’s sleep is also key.

The U.S. Centers for Control and Prevention has issued a new recommendation urging all adults to receive screening for hepatitis B at least once in their lifetime.

Between work, family obligations and a constantly changing world, people in the United States are stressed.

Getting a good night’s sleep is important. But exactly how much sleep do you need? Recently, the American Heart Association added sleep to its checklist for improving and maintaining your heart health.  

More people got abortions in Florida last year despite the state’s decision to ban the procedure after 15 weeks of pregnancy, with people traveling from out of state largely fueling the increase.

Maintain your health through the colder months

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For many people who wish to work toward a healthier weight, one of the greatest obstacles is figuring out where to begin.

Do you struggle with your mental health and have a difficult time in getting the people you know to be more understanding?

President Joe Biden said he promised to lower costs for families and ensure that all Americans have access to quality affordable health care.

It was supposed to be a part-time job.

Medicare Open Enrollment is now through December 7th. Review your coverage options and select a plan that meets your needs.

IMPROVE YOUR HOME’S AIR QUALITY FOR BETTER LIVING

College life can lead to developing and relapsing eating disorders

Did you stock up on rapid at-home COVID-19 tests only to realize they all expire much sooner than you expected?

The recent monkeypox outbreak is the latest healthcare crisis to unexpectedly spread havoc on the world, and even here locally.

UNDERSTANDING THE BENEFITS OF SCREENING

A bright, sunny day offers opportunities for warm-weather fun. To make the most of your summer, you’ll need to take a few steps to enhance the experience and ensure you’re ready for whatever the day may bring.

Eating disorders are on the rise and treatment can help

5 behaviors to help reduce the risk of birth defects

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide rates among teenagers rose almost 60 percent from 2007 to 2018.

The Florida Department of Health is hosting a Family Fun Day at its Keech Street clinic in Daytona Beach on April 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Daytona Beach’s annual Easter Beach Run is Saturday, April 16. The race begins at 11 a.m. on the beach behind the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort located at 100 N. Atlantic Ave.

5 behaviors to help reduce the risk of birth defects

Family Health Source has been operating at the Volusia County Fairgrounds in DeLand since Jan. 10, initially providing on-site COVID-19 testing and then transitioning on Jan. 27 to distribution of at home test kits.

Despite more government help, area residents still have virus concerns.

WASHINGTON — Starting Saturday, private health insurers will be required to cover up to eight home COVID-19 tests per month for people on their plans. The Biden administration announced the change Monday as it looks to lower costs and make testing for the virus more convenient amid rising fr…

Officials are urging residents to not treat hospitals as testing centers

MIAMI — On Jan. 3, Florida reported 85,707 cases and 61 new deaths to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to Miami Herald calculations of CDC data.

In adjusting to the constraints of the pandemic, many Americans had to improvise where and how they work out. After months of adapting to a “gym anywhere” mentality and learning to accommodate more flexible workout schedules, this new fitness mindset is inspiring some larger trends for healt…

More Black mothers turning to doulas for childbirth help

Event included information on staying safe and healthy

When it comes to COVID-19 and the vaccine, there is still a lot of mistrust and skepticism out there, including in the Black community.

Volusia County Government in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County and city partners have contracted with private companies to open two testing sites within the county.

Volusia County Government in partnership with the Florida Department of Health in Volusia County and city partners have contracted with private companies to open two testing sites within the county.

A state-run monoclonal antibody therapy treatment site for patients diagnosed with COVID-19 or considered high risk if infected has opened at the Ormond Beach Senior Center, 351 Andrews St., Ormond Beach.

According to a recent Kaiser Family Foundation Vaccine Monitor report, COVID-19 vaccine uptake among Black/African American populations continues to lag in at least 40 states.

Local businesses are beefing up their safety protocols as COVID numbers rise.

A lung cancer diagnosis can bring a host of emotions and questions, and “now what?” is one of the first. Assembling the right care team and creating a treatment plan designed uniquely for you is important to get you on the right track.