Press Releases

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.

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Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Services Temporarily Suspended

Martin General Hospital, a 49-bed hospital in Williamston, NC, will temporarily suspend intensive care unit (ICU) services effective Aug. 1, 2022. “Like many rural hospitals across the nation, our hospital has struggled to recruit nurses despite ongoing efforts,” said...

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Helping Men Live Longer, Healthier Lives

Men in the United States die an average of five years earlier than women, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Many health issues men face are treatable when detected early. June is Men’s Health Month, a time to raise awareness about preventable health problems and...

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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...

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Diabetes and the Flu can be a Dangerous Combination

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and we want people to stay on track with their care during the COVID-19 pandemic and start of the flu season. When patients follow a treatment plan, they can often live longer and healthier lives. According to the American...

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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...

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Boost Your Immunity with Sleep

As coronavirus cases ebb and flow for the foreseeable future—taking steps now to boost immunity may help your body fight viruses. One of the most beneficial ways people can improve the immune system function is by getting 7-9 hours of sleep at night. For some, lack of...

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