Government health officials are investigating several health problems reported with potentially contaminated medications made by a Tennessee specialty pharmacy.
Health officials are investigating cases involving patients who suffered complications after being injected with potentially contaminated medications made by a Tennessee specialty pharmacy.
The nation's record-low teen birth rate stems from robust declines in nearly every state, but most dramatically in several Mountain States and among Hispanics, according to a new government report.
The nation's record-low teen birth rate stems from robust declines in nearly every state, but most dramatically in several Mountain States and among Hispanics, according to a new government report.
The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.
The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Kids who eat fast food at least twice a week are 50 percent less likely to use calorie and nutritional information than kids who eat fast food less often.
Kids who eat fast food at least twice a week are 50 percent less likely to use calorie and nutritional information than kids who eat fast food less often.
The American Cancer Society, which is celebrating on Wednesday a century of fighting a disease once viewed as a death sentence, is making a pledge to put itself out of business.
The American Cancer Society, which is celebrating on Wednesday a century of fighting a disease once viewed as a death sentence, is making a pledge to put itself out of business.
In the aftermath of this week's deadly tornado, many people in Oklahoma are not only struggling to care for children and relatives, but also their pets.
In the aftermath of this week's deadly tornado, many people in Oklahoma are not only struggling to care for children and relatives, but also their pets.
Elderly Volunteers By: Wendy Ray
(Cape Girardeau, MO)--They aren't doctors, but for many in the Heartland they're a major part of medical care.
They're elderly volunteers who donate their time to their peers. Leila Boldrey is a volunteer who's dedicated her golden years to the cause. She volunteers around 30 hours a week to help friends get to where they need to go.
"If I'm not busy I'll go," Boldrey says. Boldrey is always on the go. Most of the time, you'll find her at the Lutheran Home, helping residents like Martha Kassel get to the doctor's office. "I think it's really nice and convenient for me," Kassel says. "I just like to help them and they always need somebody," Boldrey says. "There are just not enough people to do it."
At 77 years old, Boldrey's no stranger to volunteerism. She's done it her whole life. She's in high demand at the nursing home. Some residents plan their schedules around her, so she can take them to the doctor. Boldrey puts the residents needs before hers. "My time will wait, and I can always do my work," she says. She's in good health and figure's it's the least she can do. Boldrey doesn't get paid for her work, but she does have one small request. "I hope someday they'll take care of me, and I'm sure getting to that age where I'll need help too," she says.
Boldrey also volunteers here time to Southeast Hospital and the Cape Girardeau police station. If you're elderly and need helping getting to the doctor, talk to your local senior center on how you can get help.
All content ©Copyright 2000 - 2013 WorldNow and KFVS, a Raycom Media Station. 
