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(BPT) - Each year in the U.S., about 15,000 children are diagnosed with cancer. For the families of these children facing the unknown, a wish is more than just a once-in-a-lifetime trip or a one-of-a-kind experience. It's a chance to pause, breathe and experience joy together when they need …
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(NewsUSA) - In 2018, then-52-year-old Todd Repass Jr. stood up after a meal and immediately knew something was wrong. It was terrifying. He felt weak, short of breath, and, at times, dizzy. The eventual diagnosis – atrial fibrillation (AFib) – kicked off a nearly seven-year health journey, d…
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(StatePoint) Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that can infect people of all ages. While most people develop mild symptoms, for some, including older adults, it can develop into severe illness.
(NAPSI)—For Alexis González, regional communications manager for the American Red Cross, her job gives her the opportunity to serve and work alongside her community every day.
(BPT) - A sandwich is an easy lunch you can quickly make in the morning as you help your kids get ready for a new school day. But the real beauty of a sandwich is that it's infinitely customizable. The only limit is your child's imagination. That's why this back-to-school season, Nature's Ow…
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(Dr. Matthew Holman) - There is a piece of good public health news that deserves more attention: youth tobacco use in the United States has fallen to historically low levels. That progress did not happen by accident. It reflects years of prevention work, stronger age restrictions, public edu…
(NAPSI)—If you are shopping for your college student’s dorm room or apartment, you want to choose furniture and bedding that meets their needs and will last while they are at college. Here are some questions to consider when selecting upholstered furniture or bedding:
(BPT) - We tend to think of COVID-19 and flu as cold-weather problems. Flu does usually pick up in the fall and winter, but COVID-19 can circulate at any time of year, and COVID-19 infections have been increasing across the country this summer. With that in mind, now is a good time to take s…
(NAPSI)—You probably know the feeling: you’ve been staring at your screen for hours, your inbox keeps growing, and your next meeting starts in five minutes.
(Peter Pitts, President and Co-founder of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest ) - Consumers purchasing retatrutide online may think they are buying a safe, clinically tested weight-loss drug. They are not. Medical spas and online sellers have built a booming black market around an…
(BPT) - By Kourtney Johnson, RD, LD
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(BPT) - First pregnancies come with a lot of unknowns, but for Kim Strout, everything had been going smoothly. However, that changed when she reached her 35th week of pregnancy.
(BPT) - By Kourtney Johnson, RD, LD
(Gilead and Kite Oncology) - Vanessa had a plan. As a travel nurse from Memphis, Tennessee, she was working across the country, building her career and saving up to buy a home. She had mapped out her next steps and was looking ahead to a future she worked hard to create.
(Novartis) - Dr. Koo, EVP and CMO at Prostate Cancer Foundation, and Bill, who is living with prostate cancer, answer some frequently asked questions about PSMA testing. Talk to your doctor and visit GetYourScan.com. Sponsored by Novartis
(NewsUSA) - It's no secret that kids today are struggling with mental health. Heightened academic pressure, the stress of growing up, family dynamics and lack of social connection all play a role, alongside the overuse of phones and devices.
(BPT) - September is Alopecia Areata Awareness Month, a time dedicated to recognizing and celebrating all those affected by alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that causes unpredictable hair loss on the scalp, face and body. Alopecia areata impacts more than 2% of the world's population a…
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(Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies) - Over the past few months, you may have come across advertisements online or on social media for a new weight loss drug called retatrutide, also commonly referred to as “Reta” or “GLP-3.” Despite savvy marketing and “personal testimonials,” there is som…
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(NAPSI)—While many parents may breathe a sigh of relief when school reopens in the fall, they may also be glad to know schools can take steps to support cleaner indoor air, including HVAC system inspection and cleaning as part of summer maintenance.
(BPT) - For people living with depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other mental health conditions, ketamine therapy may offer an option when other therapies haven't worked. But if you are considering ketamine, either at a clinic or through a prescription obtained via telehea…
(StatePoint) Expanded Access Programs (EAPs) – sometimes referred to as “compassionate use” – can be a possible path to treatment for some people living with a serious or life-threatening illness.
(Erika Braaksma ) - While World Lung Cancer Day was recognized on August 1, the urgent need to raise global awareness for those affected by the disease and to accelerate the search for a cure remains year-round. With this ongoing mission in mind, Lung Cancer Foundation of America (LCFA) and …
(BPT) - The transition from summer days to the back-to-school season is notoriously hectic. Between new routines, extracurriculars and supply shopping, schedules are packed. But there's one thing that shouldn't get lost in the shuffle: a back-to-school health checklist.
(NAPSI)—It’s a good idea to have a generator handy when the power goes out. Heeding these hints will help you use it safely and efficiently.
(NAPSI)—Generators are critical during severe weather events, when the power can go out. They can bring power to remote job sites, aid in disaster recovery and assist homeowners in emergencies. To help, the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), an international trade association represen…
(BPT) - Finding out you have a chronic illness is challenging, but it can be particularly traumatic when it happens far away from home. That's exactly what happened to Gretchen when she was 23 years old during what was supposed to be a dream international trip.
(StatePoint) Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a serious condition that causes abnormally high pressure in the blood vessels between the lungs and the heart. In Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), a rare and progressive form of PH, the tiny arteries in the lungs become thickened and narrowed…
(NewsUSA) - As millions of Americans turn to social media, online videos and AI-driven platforms for health information, the Health In Hand Foundation is launching a new resource to help consumers navigate an online environment where not everything they see is real.
(BPT) - It's back-to-school season. That means your schedule is packed with fall prep like gathering your child's school supplies, scheduling sports physicals, shopping for a new wardrobe and preparing to send your young adults to college. As you write down your to-dos, make sure to add one …
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(StatePoint) As you age, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll eventually develop high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. In fact, according to one study, about 60% of people get hypertension by the time they reach age 60.