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On Monday, May 13, the Carroll County Health Department will begin intake appointments for people interested in a yearlong class on preventing type 2 diabetes through lifestyle changes.

Local Lions Clubs, 16 in Carroll County, are taking part in Lions Club International’s plans to improve our world in five key areas: diabetes, vision, hunger, the environment and childhood cancer. 

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Smoking has been the No. 1 preventable cause of cancer for decades, but obesity is poised to take the top spot.

Taxing sugary drinks like soda would cause youngsters to drink less of them which would do wonders for their health.

Want a healthier heart? Get at least a fifth of your daily calories from your breakfast and stop watching so much TV.

UM Capital Region Health officials provided updates on new programs being implemented, behavioral health, campus development and community outreach efforts at Laurel Regional Hospital at the March 11 City Council meeting.

By Jess Nocera

Mar 20, 2019

Minimal sleep loss can take a toll on your mood, energy level and ability to handle stress. Over time, sleep loss has been linked to other health consequences such as hypertension, diabetes, obesity, depression, heart attack, stroke, and at-risk behaviors.

According to Pamela Xenakis, coordinator of the diabetes program at Carroll Hospital, people living with diabetes or even per-diabetes are at an increased risk for heart disease.

Senate Finance Committee Chairman Charles Grassley of Iowa and House Oversight and Reform Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings of Maryland are taking aim at the drug industry. So is President Donald Trump.

Edward H. Latchford, a certified public accountant who rose through the ranks to become vice president of finance for CSX Transportation and later was a Fruit Growers Express official, died Sunday from complications of diabetes at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center. He was 71.

By Frederick N. Rasmussen

Jan 9, 2019

Several new laws mandating certain health insurance coverage are taking effect in Maryland in the new year

Greater Baltimore Medical Center in Towson will house a new center to look for treatments and a cure for a rare genetic disease called Alstrom Syndrome and perhaps contribute to therapies for many other diseases.

By Meredith Cohn

Dec 7, 2018

Doctors and nurses will learn the about the latest in diabetes diagnosis and care at Diabetes is Primary, a pilot training program by the American Diabetes Association that's

By Sarah Meehan

Nov 13, 2018

Shortly after 7 p.m. on Tuesday, the Carroll County Health Department posted a special alert to its Facebook page. “There were eight potential overdoses in the past 24 hours throughout Carroll County,” the alert read.

The number of pregnancy-related deaths in the United States is on par with some under-developed countries.

By Andrea K. McDaniels

Oct 4, 2018

A group of four Maryland government retirees sued the state and Gov. Larry Hogan on behalf of fellow retirees seeking to stop Maryland from moving them from a state prescription drug plan to a much more expensive federal plan.

By Andrea K. McDaniels

Sep 11, 2018

From Scottsdale, Ariz., to the University of Oklahoma to Baltimore, rookie tight end Mark Andrews has preached the same message to children once like him: Diabetes doesn’t define you. It’s only a part of you.

By Jonas Shaffer

Sep 6, 2018

Some doctors are beginning to recommend more of their patients get pancreas transplants to cure their diabetes.

By Andrea K. McDaniels

Aug 2, 2018

Lions are ordinary people from all parts of the world who make a difference in the lives of their neighbors, especially those in need. There are nearly 1.5 million Lions in over 200 countries and geographic areas. Lions are men and women who serve their community here in Carroll County.

HDL cholesterol may be known as the "good" kind, but a new study suggests high levels of it are not always a good thing for women after menopause.

Columbia-based WellDoc announced that it has integrated hypertension and weight management coaching into its BlueStar app, which aids people with type 2 diabetes.

By Meredith Cohn

Jul 9, 2018

The Trump's administration's reproductive health plan would only treat patients who have health insurance from their employers or are wealthy enough to pay out-of-pocket. And it would require clinicians to knowingly withhold evidence-based treatment.

Carroll Hospital is hosting its second annual Wound Care Education Day on Friday, a free event for those who either have, or are at risk for developing hard to heal wounds and their caretakers or family members.

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If you want the best shot at continuing in your own home as you age, staving off chronic conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes is important. Staying healthy requires a healthy lifestyle and exercise. It’s not too late to become motivated to get up and get moving.

Mark Andrews' Type 1 diabetes is “not a problem — it’s just something I always have to be aware of," the Ravens rookie tight end said.

By Jonas Shaffer

May 5, 2018

Here's what you need to know about Ravens second-day draft picks Orlando Brown Jr. and Mark Andrews, both from Oklahoma.

By Jonas Shaffer

Apr 28, 2018

Come and support the Taylorsville-Winfield Lions Club on May 5 at their annual Diabetes Dance to have the opportunity to enjoy the night, win prizes, and donate for a good cause.

It’s National Public Health Week, an annual campaign of the American Public Health Association designed to help communicate what organizations such as the Carroll County Health Department do for their communities.

Johns Hopkins researchers have moved forward with an alcohol study despite a New York Times investigation that criticized it for being funded by the alcohol industry.

By Andrea K. McDaniels

Mar 31, 2018

Maryland’s ambitious hospital payment overhaul has begun to demonstrate savings of hundreds of millions of dollars as well as culture change, new report finds.

As the population of Howard County has grown, so have the health-care resources available to residents.

Passing the Baltimore City Healthy Kids’ Meal Bill, which would ban sugary drinks from kids' menus in restaurants, would make a tangible difference for all our children’s future. It’s the right thing to do.

Breast cancer is the leading cause of death among Hispanic women and the medical community is using outreach to try and lower the disparity.

By Andrea K. McDaniels

Feb 8, 2018

Who received thumbs up (or down) from the Carroll County Times this week?

The Carroll County Health Department is about to launch a year long program designed to help people stave off, and hopefully reverse their progress toward developing type II diabetes.

As the poultry industry continues to build hundreds of new houses containing bigger birds — and more manure — each year, Eastern Shore communities are bearing the burden.

On Oct. 6, the school was recognized by the JDRF as a Gold Star School during an award presentation, Madilyn received her special recognition and the school was presented with a banner.

Pet Wise: Tips for living with elderly animals

What's happening in the neighborhoods of Central Carroll County.

August is Breastfeeding Month in Maryland

Johns Hopkins Medicine surgeons have developed a minimally invasive surgery to address chronic pancreatitis, a painful condition that can be remedied by removing the pancreas.

By Carrie Wells

Jul 16, 2017

Baltimarket, made up of community-based food-access programs, is working with corner stores to increase their supply of healthy foods, but more funding is needed to make the initiative effective.

A new study by Jed Fahey, a nutritional biochemist at Johns Hopkins, and a team of researchers based in Europe and the U.S. suggests that sulforaphane, a compound that is found naturally in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, can reduce some of the harmful effects of Type II diabetes in overweight adults.

By Jonathan M. Pitts

Jun 30, 2017

The U.S. Senate’s health care bill, set to be voted on this week, carries worrisome ramifications for every one of us in Maryland, not just for those who will lose their health care coverage.

Nutritionists from University of Maryland Medical System regularly provide a post to the Picture of Health blog. The latest post is from dietetic intern Kylie

Recently, the Bel Air Lions donated $2700 to Camp Possibilities to support children to attend summer camp in 2017. Camp Possibilities gives children with Type

Study shows the state of U.S. health care is an international disgrace with or without Obamacare

While Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price was in West Virginia last week, he described methadone and buprenorphine treatment for opioid use disorders as just "substituting one opioid for another." This statement swiftly, and rightly, drew widespread criticism from the medical community, including former Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy. On the surface, Dr. Price is correct: Both methadone and buprenorphine (brand name Suboxone) are synthetic opioids. However, taking them in the context