Reverend Barbara Dingwall Mills set the ambitious goal for herself at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, she's nearly reached it.

According to the United States Centers for Disease Control (CDC), unintentional injuries are the leading cause of death in children aged 19 and younger. In fact, according to the Injury Free Coalition for Kids, 20 children die each day from preventable injuries.

Falls are a major threat to the health and independence of older adults. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 36 million older adults fall each year, with falls often leading to serious injuries and death.

​​​​​​​Human trafficking is one of the fastest-growing criminal industries in the world and has become an emerging health priority.

Getting too little sleep is a big problem in the U.S. According to the CDC, one third of adults report they get less than the recommended 7-8 hours of sleep each day, and insufficient sleep has been tied to several chronic health conditions — including type 2 diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and depression.

Bullying is a sensitive topic, for both kids and parents. An Aspire Health Alliance psychologist explains the roots of bullying behavior and how parents can approach the subject with their children.

A recent announcement from the Food & Drug Administration has caused concern for users of Zantac and generic heartburn medication. Learn more about ranitidine and NDMA, a probable human carcinogen.