Skin Cancer Awareness Month: What You Should Know
In the United States, the most prevalent form of cancer is actually among the most preventable… and that’s skin cancer. May is […]
In the United States, the most prevalent form of cancer is actually among the most preventable… and that’s skin cancer. May is […]
35.5 million people are living with chronic kidney disease. This accounts for 14% of the American adult population. That’s why National Kidney […]
You may be surprised to learn why non-smokers can be diagnosed with lung cancer, even without regular exposure to second-hand smoke. A common reason is radon gas, which can potentially be present inside your own home.
Washing your hands is something you do every day and multiple times a day. It’s been emphasized now more than ever!
November is American Diabetes Month and an opportunity to highlight the condition that now impacts the lives of just over 1 in 10 Americans according to a CDC report published in 2020.
Every October people around the globe wear pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The work of breast cancer research and screening is year-round, but historically a particular emphasis has been placed in October.
In some parts of the country, the COVID-19 pandemic has slowed breast cancer screenings for the majority of this year. As things have started to re-open in most areas screening has once again become a possibility. This is why it is so important to take the opportunity now to schedule a screening (even if the next available appointment is months away).
September is Leukemia Awareness Month and in a larger sense an opportunity to spotlight all blood-related cancers. You have probably heard the news that during the current COVID health crisis, blood donations are happening at below-average rates.
September is “Pain Awareness Month” and a time to shine a light on the on-going chronic pain that nearly 100 million Americans experience. Pain is your body’s way of warning you of a larger issue that needs your attention.
July’s Juvenile Arthritis month seeks to highlight one of the many aspects of arthritis that may not be prevalent in mainstream knowledge. Though arthritis is commonly thought of as a disease for older adults, juvenile arthritis impacts nearly 300,000 American children (under the age of 16).
You may have heard statistics over the years discussing the life expectancy of women often being five or more years longer than that of men. So why do men trail behind so significantly in life expectancy?
For many men, preventable illnesses are often a threat that is not recognized early enough. Because of this, Men’s Health Month was established in 1994 to shine a light on annual screenings for men.