Leprosy (or Hansen’s disease) was once thought in ancient days to be a disease associated with a curse – or the mark of sin. And many believe the disease has long been eradicated. […]
It is National Nutrition Month, which is held annually in March, and focuses attention on the importance of making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. Health First’s Lead Clinical Dietitian, Rachelle Baker, discusses how you can make the right choices. […]
NEED TO KNOW: Health First Dermatologist Vanessa Johnson, MD, says parents should consider only bathing their babies weekly and, as they get older, every other night or every third night. She says to look for fragrance-free products and avoid common allergens like Balsam of Peru and other essential oils. […]
COVID-19. It’s still here among us, and many – if not most – have experienced it once – if not more. And although many who do test positive for Covid return to 100 percent within days, there are some who experience long Covid symptoms…sometimes lasting a year or more. These symptoms can be as minor as a languishing cough to serious issues, including memory loss, extreme fatigue, and brain fog. […]
Space Coast Daily is sharing a new series called Health First Medical Minute, as Brevard’s largest health care provider continues to highlight and address important health and wellness concerns in the Space Coast community. […]
