Press Releases
A new report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding the ingestion of melatonin products by young children
According to the CDC, approximately 11,000 children ages 5 and younger were taken to the emergency room between 2019 and 2022 after ingesting melatonin products while unsupervised. Melatonin, a hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle, is commonly found in flavored...
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder Amid the changing seasons
Understanding Seasonal Affective Disorder Amid the changing seasons, millions of Americans grapple with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and recognizing the subtle symptoms is essential.As the sun sets earlier, a wave of sadness and increased hunger may ensue. If...
Getting Back on Schedule: National Immunization Awareness Month
As students gear up to return to school, health officials urge the public to prioritize routine vaccinations. August is National Immunization Awareness Month, an opportune time to remind individuals of the importance of staying up-to-date on their vaccines.The Centers...
Enjoy the Summer Sun and Keep your Skin Healthy
July is UV Safety Awareness Month and the perfect time to ensure you keep your skin health in check. Skin cancer is the most prevalent cancer in the U.S., with one in five people developing skin cancer in their lifetime. According to recent data, approximately 9,500...
Test your asthma I.Q.
For more than 25 million people in America, breathing easy is hard work. Asthma causes inflammation in the airways, especially after breathing in something that irritates them. False – We know that genetic, environmental, and occupational factors have all been linked
How Overworking Hurts Your Heart
Consistently logging long hours at work can leave you stressed and fatigued, but there’s a potential consequence that may not be readily apparent — a higher risk of heart-related complications. Your heart is no stranger to hard work — if you live 70 years, it may beat...
Diabetes and the Flu can be a Dangerous Combination
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and Forrest City Medical Center wants people to stay on track with their care during the COVID-19 pandemic and start of the flu season. “We’ve seen how avoiding the doctor and emergency room has negatively impacted the health of...
East Arkansas Medical Group Podiatrist Addresses Arthritis Development in the Feet and Ankles
Our feet and ankles take quite a bit of wear and tear over the course of our lives and Dr. Lynette Meece, Surgical Podiatrist for East Arkansas Medical Group has information to offer on the development of arthritis in these lower extremities that can help patients...
Healthy Aging Month: September Brings Opportunity for Healthy Lifestyle Changes
September often brings with it a break from the summer heat and the first glimpses of fall—football, harvest, and even changing leaves if the weather is right—making it the perfect time for Healthy Aging Month. The annual observance is set to celebrate the positive...
Sepsis: An Unrecognized Risk
Sepsis affects 1.7 million people in the U.S. annually, but Americans still know less about this potentially life-threatening illness than they do about rare diseases, such as Ebola and malaria. Sepsis occurs when an overwhelming response to an infection triggers...