Wandering, and "elopement," are frightening and dangerous behaviors by people with dementia. For some families, it is the point when they begin to seek institutional care for their loved one.

Loved ones are remembering 16-year-old Ofelia Torres as a brave advocate, after the teenager died while battling stage 4 cancer after successfully fighting to get her father released from immigration ...

As the country faces another rise in tuberculosis (TB) cases, health professionals say that gatherings held during Chinese ...

Even though it’s supposed to take an average of 30 days to be matched with a physician through the province’s Family Doctor Finder program, some Westman residents say they’ve been waiting for years.

Before the storm, gather emergency supplies for your home and car, and weatherproof your house. During the storm, stay indoors, check on neighbors, and take precautions against hypothermia if you must ...

A simple, low-cost, automated text-messaging program can nearly triple the odds of quitting smoking for patients with tuberculosis (TB), according to findings from a trial published in JAMA. The ...

KALAMAZOO, Mich. — Family Health Center’s Alcott Street location in Kalamazoo is advising some patients to get their blood tested after potential exposure to HIV ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Experts have advised against routine testing for latent tuberculosis infection among people prescribed ...

Halloween safety precautions can keep the whole family safe during trick-or-treating, with details by Dr. Lindsey Fish from Denver Health. Carjacking victim arrested after allegedly shooting boy ...

Vaccinations are available to prevent several types of meningitis, and staying up-to-date on recommended vaccines and boosters is crucial for protection. Practicing good hygiene, such as frequent ...

TB SUCCESS RATE. Aida Ruby Jeremias, TB program coordinator for DOH-5, presents the data on the success rate of tuberculosis in the Bicol Region for 2024 during a press conference on Thursday (Sept. 4 ...

Health officials upgraded a recent travel warning amid a concerning surge of a mosquito-borne illness that causes pain potentially lasting for years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ...