(BPT) - Back-to-school season is in full swing, which means it’s time to make sure your kids have the essentials they need for a successful school year. Health coverage should be at the top of …
Using data from SAMHSA and academic studies, Ophelia examined disparities in opioid treatment and the ramifications for substance use recovery.
(BPT) - Many people think of eczema as a mild, itchy skin disease, and don’t realize how intense signs and symptoms can become. However, those living with moderate-to-severe forms of the …
Consuming these types of foods regularly can contribute to mental health risks. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images News via Getty Images The proverbial “sugar high” that follows the ingestion of a …
(BPT) - Julio, a 49-year-old engineer and avid runner, discovered an alarming sign of trouble right after completing a half-marathon: blood in his urine. He promptly consulted a doctor, which led to …
Guava Health explores some of the ways AI is expected to change healthcare and how it is delivered.
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Annual checkups are an important step in protecting your child's eye health and vision, but families tend to see the eye doctor less regularly than their primary care doctor, pediatrician or dentist.
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Millions of Americans are at risk for life-threatening cardiovascular events due to high cholesterol, a condition nearly everyone has heard of yet just a fraction fully understand.
(BPT) - Sponsored by Boston ScientificErectile dysfunction (ED) can be frustrating and confusing for both a man and his partner. ED, or the inability to achieve or maintain an erection that is firm …
(BPT) - When Skippy Reeves’ mother lost her eyesight to wet age-related macular degeneration (wet AMD), treatments didn’t exist.After experiencing symptoms himself years later, Skippy …
What you should know about heart valve disease
(BPT) - Heart valve disease affects more than 5 million people in the United States. Despite this, 3 out of 4 U.S. adults know little to nothing about it.The Centers for Disease Control and …
The Benefits of Genetic Testing for Patients with CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder and Other Rare Genetic Epilepsies
(BPT) - CDKL5 deficiency disorder, one of the most common genetic epilepsies, is estimated to occur in approximately 100 newborns in the U.S. per year.CDKL5 deficiency disorder, or CDD, is a rare, …
(BPT) - Sponsored by Boston ScientificMale incontinence, also known as bladder leakage, may stop men from doing activities they once enjoyed for fear of embarrassment. While this can feel isolating, …
Content sponsored and provided by Walgreens (NAPSI)—These days, Americans of all income levels are looking for good deals. In fact, an estimated 89% of American households earning between $175,000 …
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As health needs evolve throughout life, it can be easy to forget how crucial vaccinations can be for protecting against preventable diseases.
(Amy Pisani) - The summer heat still lingers, but parents and caregivers have embarked on the annual ritual of preparing children for the school year ahead. Store shelves overflow with school …
(NewsUSA) - Newly diagnosed college student Trevor Dixon shows that managing diabetes doesn’t get in the way of an active life at the transition to adulthoodTrevor was in his second semester of …
(NewsUSA) - Buying over-the-counter (OTC) medicines or dietary supplements online can be easy and convenient, but how can you be sure that you know and trust the seller? As the number of counterfeit …
(NewsUSA) - President Biden, First Lady Jill Biden, Hugh Jackman, Diane Keaton, Melanie Griffith, Richard Simmons and Caitlyn Jenner have all had nonmelanoma skin cancer, the most common type of …
(Information provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) - Due to a new law, more people qualify for more prescription drug savings with Medicare’s Extra Help program, so it …
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Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder characterized by a repetitive collapse of the airway during sleep. The disorder may even affect your family and relationships.
({blank}) - Debido a una nueva ley, más personas califican para ahorrar más en medicamentos recetados con el programa Ayuda Adicional de Medicare, por lo que podría valer la pena solicitarlo …
Fact or Fiction: Debunking Top Myths About Erectile Dysfunction
(BPT) - Sponsored by Boston ScientificErectile dysfunction (ED) can be frustrating and confusing for both a man and his partner. ED, or the inability to achieve or maintain an erection that is firm …
Better Sleep, Better You! 4 Reasons to Use Liquid Melatonin
(BPT) - By VimergyGetting a good night’s sleep is about more than just feeling well-rested the next day. Quality sleep is important to lead a happy, healthy life. However, sleeping well is …
Helping Wishes take flight: How one pilot made a difference
(BPT) - When American Airlines Captain Matthew Asdel's son was diagnosed with cancer 20 years ago, Make-A-Wish® made it possible for him to go on a Disney cruise. His son, now 24, is working on …
Choosing to be an Optimist: Wendy’s Experience with Primary Biliary Cholangitis (PBC)
(BPT) - This is the real-life experience of one individual's experience living with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC). This is not representative of all experiences. The information provided is not …
Innovative Tech Tackles Heart Failure Symptoms
(BPT) - Heart failure affects more than six million adults in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with numbers expected to significantly rise over the next …
Biomarker Testing: Improving Treatment for Metastatic Breast Cancer
(BPT) - Metastatic breast cancer (MBC), or stage IV breast cancer, is when the cancer has spread beyond the breasts to other parts of the body. While currently considered incurable, for many, …
Resilience in the face of a rare, neuromuscular disorder, gMG
(BPT) - Imagine going to work and, in the middle of leading a staff meeting, you start slurring your words. You don’t feel ill and nothing like this has ever happened before. You have no …
A patient’s story: Managing ulcerative colitis symptoms from diagnosis to treatment
(BPT) - Content sponsored and provided by Pfizer. Tiffany partnered with Pfizer to share her experience living with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis (UC).Tiffany, a mother of two from Westfield, …