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Worth the risk: FDA must move more quickly on treatments for rare diseases
The first few months of 2025 brought hope to the rare disease community. Food and Drug Administration leadership promised transparency and increased use of the accelerated approval pathway to deliver timely treatments to those in urgent need. However, those hopes have been dimmed this summer as the agency has issued Complete Response Letters blocking approval of drugs for patients with terminal diseases, even when good safety data exists and patients in trials are showing meaningful benefit.
Opinion - Worth the risk: FDA must move more quickly on treatments for rare diseases
The first few months of 2025 brought hope to the rare disease community. Food and Drug Administration leadership promised transparency and increased use of the accelerated approval pathway to deliver timely treatments to those in urgent need. However, those hopes have been dimmed this summer as the agency has issued Complete Response Letters blocking approval of drugs for patients with terminal diseases, even when good safety data exists and patients in trials are showing meaningful benefit.
Health and Mind: Eat More, weigh less? - Winchester Sun
Published 3:23 pm Friday, February 9, 2024 By Cara O’Neill Clark County Health Department How to manage your weight without being hungry Have you tried to lose weight by cutting down the amount of food you eat? Do you still feel hungry and not satisfied after eating? Or have you avoided trying to lose weight because you’re afraid of feeling hungry all the time? If so, you are not alone. Many people throw in the towel on weight loss because they feel deprived and hungry when they eat less.
Health and Mind: Go red for women's heart health - Winchester Sun
Published 4:37 pm Tuesday, January 30, 2024 By Cara O’Neill Clark County Health Department Go Red for Women was created by the American Heart Association to increase women’s heart health awareness and serve as a platform for change to improve women’s lives globally. The campaign is about all women committing to stand together, take charge of their heart health and encourage other women to do so by wearing red on Friday, Feb.
Health and Mind: National Stalking Awareness Month - Winchester Sun
Published 10:51 am Tuesday, January 23, 2024 By Cara O’Neill Clark County Health Department January is National Stalking Awareness Month. Legal definitions vary but a reasonable definition would be a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear. A stalker can be someone who you are/were in a relationship with, a co-worker, acquaintance or even a stranger.
Por favor, FDA, deje que la ciencia ayude a nuestros niños
Mi hija Eliza, de 13 años, sufre una enfermedad rara y mortal conocida como síndrome de Sanfilippo. La enfermedad neurodegenerativa hace que los niños pierdan gradualmente sus capacidades mentales a partir de los tres años. Los niños diagnosticados con la enfermedad suelen morir en la adolescencia.
Health and Mind: Handwashing - Winchester Sun
Published 10:01 am Wednesday, December 27, 2023 By Cara O’Neill Clark County Health Department Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. Learn when and how you should wash your hands to stay healthy.
Health and Mind: Say no to raw cookie dough - Winchester Sun
Published 9:19 am Wednesday, December 20, 2023 By Cara O’Neill Clark County Health Department When you prepare homemade dough for cookies, cakes, and bread, you may be tempted to taste a bite before it is fully baked. But steer clear of this temptation—you can get sick after eating or tasting unbaked products that are intended to be baked, such as dough or batter. Children can get sick from handling or eating raw dough used for crafts or play clay, too.
Health and Mind: Preparing for a winter storm - Winchester Sun
Published 2:55 pm Wednesday, December 13, 2023 By Cara O’Neill Clark County Health Department During extremely cold weather or winter storms, staying warm and safe can be a challenge.Winter storms can bring cold temperatures, power failures, loss of communication services, and icy roads.To keep yourself and your loved ones safe, you should know how to prepare your home and your car before a winter storm hits. Make a plan Be prepared before a winter storm hits by planning ahead.
Health and Mind: Stroke signs and symptoms - Winchester Sun
Published 9:04 am Tuesday, November 28, 2023 By Cara O’Neill Clark County Health Department Stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States and is a significant cause of severe disability for adults. It is also preventable and treatable. During a stroke, every minute counts! Fast treatment can lessen the brain damage that stroke can cause. By knowing the signs and symptoms of stroke, you can take quick action and perhaps save a life—maybe even your own.
Health and Mind: 9 dangerous food safety mistakes - Winchester Sun
Published 2:30 pm Thursday, November 16, 2023 By Cara O’Neill Clark County Health Department We all want to keep our families safe and healthy. But sometimes, a simple mistake in how we handle and prepare food can lead to serious sickness. With some germs like salmonella, just a small amount in undercooked food is enough to cause food poisoning. And just a tiny taste of food with botulism toxin can cause paralysis and even death.
Health and Mind: The myths and facts regarding SIDS - Winchester Sun
Published 1:57 pm Monday, October 23, 2023 By Cara O’Neill Clark County Health Department Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden, unexplained death of a baby younger than 1 year of age that does not have a known cause even after a complete investigation. This investigation includes performing a complete autopsy, examining the death scene, and reviewing the clinical history. When a baby dies, health care providers, law enforcement personnel, and communities try to find out why.
Health and Mind: Have you been diagnosed with diabetes? - Winchester Sun
Published 1:30 pm Wednesday, September 20, 2023 By Cara O’Neill Clark County Health Department There is no cure yet for diabetes, but a healthy lifestyle can reduce its impact and complications it can have on your life. What you do every day makes a difference: eating a healthy diet, being physically active, taking medicines if prescribed, and keeping health care appointments to stay on track.
Health and Mind: Tips to help children maintain a healthy weight - Winchester Sun
Published 12:30 pm Wednesday, August 30, 2023 By Cara O’Neill Clark County Health Department In the United States, the number of children with obesity has continued to rise over the past two decades. Obesity in childhood poses immediate and future health risks. Parents, guardians, and teachers can help children maintain a healthy weight by helping them develop healthy eating habits and limiting calorie-rich temptations.
Health and Mind: June is Scoliosis Awareness Month - Winchester Sun
Health and Mind: June is Scoliosis Awareness Month Published 3:33 pm Wednesday, June 14, 2023 By Cara O’Neill Clark County Health Department Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. While scoliosis can be caused by conditions such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, the cause of most scoliosis is unknown. About 3% of adolescents have scoliosis.
Health and Mind: World No Tobacco Day is May 31 - Winchester Sun
Health and Mind: World No Tobacco Day is May 31 Published 3:30 pm Wednesday, May 24, 2023 By Cara O’Neill Clark County Health Department Nicotine, a chemical derived from the tobacco plant, has been used for thousands of years, likely beginning with Native Americans who chewed and smoked tobacco leaves. Today we have many different tobacco products, from combustible cigarettes to chewing tobacco to modern, electronic vaping devices.
Health and Mind: May is High Blood Pressure Education Month - Winchester Sun
Health and Mind: May is High Blood Pressure Education Month Published 4:00 pm Friday, May 19, 2023 By Cara O’Neill Clark County Health Department To take care of your heart, it’s essential to know and track your blood pressure. Millions of Americans have high blood pressure, also called hypertension, but many don’t realize it or aren’t keeping it at a healthy level. Healthy blood pressure is 120/80 millimeters of mercury or less for most adults.
Health and Mind: Youth Mental Health Month - Winchester Sun
Health and Mind: Youth Mental Health Month Published 3:02 pm Thursday, March 30, 2023 By Cara O’Neill Clark County Health Department In recent years, health professionals have discovered how intricately physical and mental health are woven together. Mental well-being can impact everything from sleep quality to heart health and overall longevity. This thread is often even more tightly intertwined for the youth in our community.
Health and Mind: National Nutrition Month - Winchester Sun
Health and Mind: National Nutrition Month Published 2:30 pm Thursday, March 16, 2023 By Cara O’Neill Clark County Health Department National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign created 50 years ago, in 1973, by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthy eating and physical activity habits.
Health and Mind: GERD, is it serious? - Winchester Sun
Health and Mind: GERD, is it serious?
Health and Mind: Eat More, Weigh Less? - Winchester Sun
Health and Mind: Eat More, Weigh Less? Published 3:30 pm Friday, February 24, 2023 By Cara O’Neill Clark County Health Department How to manage your weight without being hungry Have you tried to lose weight by cutting down the amount of food you eat? Do you still feel hungry and not satisfied after eating? Or have you avoided trying to lose weight because you’re afraid of feeling hungry all the time? If so, you are not alone.
Body and Mind: January is National Stalking Month - Winchester Sun
Body and Mind: January is National Stalking Month Published 3:00 pm Thursday, January 19, 2023 By Cara O’Neill Clark County Health Department January is National Stalking Awareness Month. Legal definitions vary, but a reasonable definition would be a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear. A stalker can be someone who you are/were in a relationship with, a co-worker, an acquaintance, or even a stranger.
Health and Mind: The facts about diabetes - Winchester Sun
Health and Mind: The facts about diabetes Published 4:30 pm Tuesday, November 15, 2022 By Cara O’Neill Clark County Health Department Did you know that diabetes can lead to heart attack and stroke, blindness, or kidney failure? Too much sugar in your blood can cause diabetes problems over time. High blood sugar can cause heart and blood vessel disease, which can lead to heart attack and stroke.
Health and Mind - Winchester Sun
Health and Mind Published 3:00 pm Saturday, October 29, 2022 By Cara O’Neill Clark County Health Department By living a healthy lifestyle, you can help keep your blood pressure, cholesterol, and blood sugar levels normal and lower your risk for heart disease and heart attack. Choose healthy meals and snacks to help prevent heart disease and its complications. Be sure to eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables and fewer processed foods.
Health and Mind: Health and Mind: September is National Cholesterol Month - Winchester Sun
Health and Mind: Health and Mind: September is National Cholesterol Month Published 3:00 pm Saturday, October 1, 2022 By Cara O’Neill Clark County Health Department Cholesterol can be confusing! Learn answers to common questions about blood cholesterol. What do your cholesterol numbers mean? Can the foods you eat change your cholesterol levels? Learn the difference between cholesterol myth and fact.
Health and Mind: How to use fruits and vegetables to help manage your weight - Winchester Sun
Health and Mind: How to use fruits and vegetables to help manage your weight Published 3:00 pm Saturday, September 24, 2022 By Cara O’Neill MS, RD, LD Using more fruits and vegetables, along with whole grains, lean meats, nuts, and beans, is a safe and healthy way to lose or maintain weight. In addition, diets rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of some types of cancer and other chronic diseases.
Health and Mind: Cholesterol myths and facts - Winchester Sun
Health and Mind: Cholesterol myths and facts Published 2:00 pm Tuesday, September 6, 2022 By Cara O’Neill MS, RD, LD Cholesterol can be confusing! Learn answers to common questions about blood cholesterol. What do your cholesterol numbers mean? Can the foods you eat change your cholesterol levels? Learn the difference between cholesterol myth and fact. Then commit to getting your cholesterol checked this year so you know your numbers and your risk for heart disease and stroke.
Shelf Life Original
Angela Bauer, abauer@myjournalcourier.com Published 4:06 am CST, Saturday, November 21, 2020 Image 1 of / 7 Caption Close Image 1 of 7 What’s new at Jacksonville Public Library: ADULT FICTION “Cuyahoga” by Pete Beatty: Big Son is a spirit of the times — the times being 1837. Behind his broad shoulders, shiny hair and church-organ laugh, Big Son practically made Ohio City all by himself.
Healthy eating for a healthy weight
A healthy lifestyle involves many choices. Among them, choosing a balanced diet or healthy eating plan. So how do you choose a healthy eating plan? Let’s begin by defining what a healthy eating plan is.
Mind and Body: How to choose a healthy, balanced diet plan
A healthy lifestyle involves many choices. Among them, choosing a balanced diet or healthy eating plan. So how do you choose a healthy eating plan? Let’s begin by defining what a healthy eating plan is.
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