The National Institute on Aging defines Alzheimer’s disease as an “irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks.” Alzheimer’s disease affects the lives of millions of aging individuals and their loved ones worldwide, so it is important to become informed about the…
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Every October, the pink comes out, everywhere, from the NFL to shops and restaurants, but do you know why? October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month; here are some things you need to know to reduce your risk and to help educate others.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in…
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Yes, Recovery is Possible
One day you go to visit a friend. Your friend has been acting very “different” lately. Your friend used to be very enthusiastic and engaged, but now, your friend seems distant, irritated, and sad, so your goal during this visit is to see if you could cheer up your friend. …
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Each year, millions of newborns in the U.S. are routinely screened for more than 40 different disorders, including Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Cystic fibrosis, Sickle Cell disease, congenital heart disease, and deafness. The no-cost Newborn Screening Program allows health care providers to identify and intervene early enough to prevent serious problems.
How do the screenings work?
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If you could have one superpower what would it be? Would you want to be able to fly? Or maybe the power of invisibility? Well, what about the power to be immune from preventable diseases such as the measles, rubella, tetanus, chicken pox, and the seasonal flu? Guess what? We already have this power!
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Did you know that five or more sunburns or one blistering sunburn in childhood or adolescence can double your risk of developing melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer? Summer is the time to go outside with your friends and family to enjoy the warm weather and great company. Here is what you need…
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The U.S. contains only 4.6 percent of the world’s population, but consumes 80 percent of the world’s opioids and 99 percent of the world’s hydrocodone.
June is National Safety Month and safety is no accident. Prescription opioid painkiller abuse is a public health crisis and you can make a difference!
What are the…
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Butterflies for Lupus
Extreme fatigue? Painful or swollen joints? Light rash across the nose and cheeks?I have been feeling and seeing these various symptoms for weeks.I should make an appointment to see the doctor tomorrow or the next day…No, maybe I’ll just wait for these symptoms to go away.
One week has turned…
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May is Asthma Awareness Month.
Did you know that there are about 25 million people with asthma in the USA? That’s nearly 1 in every 12 people!
What is asthma?
Asthma is a chronic lung disease. If a person has asthma, his or her airways are always more inflamed than a person’s…
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