The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of a new drug this week that has many patients of multiple sclerosis (MS) and their care providers excited about improved outcomes. Ocrelizumab has been approved for the treatment of primary progressive MS and relapsing forms of MS. This medication differs from previous treatment options…
Every week, news articles tout the breakthroughs in research and medicine. These breakthroughs can be life-changing for thousands of people with medical conditions and their families, yet many don’t know or understand how clinical trials are conducted — or whether they are even available. “Health care research is critical to producing new and innovative medications,…
Taco Tuesdays will become Taco Everyday when you make this healthy and flavorful recipe. Take in the sweetness of mango with a Cajun kick in each bite. Your mouth will thank you! 7-minute Spicy Fish Tacos Makes 8 tacos 1 pound tilapia, cut into strips Cooking spray 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted 2 teaspoons Cajun…
Running requires minimal gear to get started, which often attracts many new runners. However, a good pair of running shoes is important to keeping you injury-free throughout your training season. And, as we near the final leg of this training season, extra attention to that pair of shoes may be needed. Don’t wait for a…
Radiation therapy saves countless lives; but in rare cases, it can cause a debilitating, long-term complication when used on the brain. Three percent to five percent of patients who receive radiation for brain tumors or arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), develop radiation necrosis, where the brain tissue around the targeted lesion becomes injured and dies. The condition can…
After finding a suspicious lump in her breast at age 24, Betsy Barefoot quickly got the diagnosis many in their 20s rarely even think about. She shares her journey of going through a scary journey at a young age. My name is Betsy. I am 25 years old and I am from Louisville, Kentucky. I…
Norton Healthcare has joined with other community supporters to announce a new summer event called Unity Jam. This health-focused event will bring the community together to improve access to community services, especially for those in the 40211 and 40212 ZIP code areas. Unity Jam will take place Saturday, Aug. 12, from 10 a.m. to 2…
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One of the great weapons that people can use to fight mental, physical and emotional fatigue and exhaustion is deep breathing. Deep breathing can bring refreshment and rejuvenation of the mind, body and soul in a matter of minutes. Deep breathing is essential to relaxation and good performance. Slow, deep, rhythmic breathing causes a reflex…
Looking through the magazine covers this time of year never ceases to amaze. They make a lot of promises — promises that typically seem to encompass one idea: Loving ourselves comes with improving our bathing suit bodies. Here is a radical idea: It isn’t your body that needs to change, it’s your thinking. Here are some…
Chew on this: Clutter is stuff. But clutter is never about stuff. Professional organizer Peter Walsh will be Norton Healthcare’s next Go Confidently speaker on Monday, April 17. Walsh is known around the globe from his TLC series “Clean Sweep,” his appearances on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” and his collection of books on decluttering and…
The mission of Norton Healthcare is to provide quality health care to all those we serve, in a manner that responds to the needs of our communities and honors our faith heritage. This can take many forms. Recently that meant participating in a Surgery on Sunday program and providing endoscopic procedures for those who were…
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