Water is the second most popular beverage in the U.S. after soft drinks,  which is a scary statistic when you stop and think about it.  Sugary soda increases risk of obesity, stroke, and other heart problems . However, these dangers can be avoided if people choose to drink water, which doesn’t have negative side effects. The […]

Drug Abuse Drug abuse isn’t just about street drugs. Besides marijuana, legal medicines are the most commonly abused drugs in the U.S. Over-the-counter and prescription drugs can help and heal us. But some can be addictive and dangerous if they’re used the wrong way. Educate yourself with the information below so you can be aware […]

Have you heard about Project Lazarus? It could save your or a loved one’s life. Established in 2008 in response to extremely high drug overdose death rates in Wilkes County, NC, Project Lazarus is now in a statewide partnership with Community Care of North Carolina. At one time, Wilkes County had the third highest drug […]

The American Diabetes Association is marking its 75th anniversary with their Alert Day campaign: “Take it. Share It. Step Out.” American Diabetes Association Alert Day, which is held every fourth Tuesday in March, is a “wake-up call” asking the American public to take the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for developing […]

A poisoning is when someone swallows, breathes, touches or gets splashed in the eye with a substance that can cause sickness or death. Many times the substances alone are not poisonous. An adult may take an aspirin to ease some pain, but when a two-year-old ingests a handful of pills thinking they’re candy, it can result in […]