5 Tips For Fighting the Flu This Season
Here are five quick tips for staying healthy this year.
Honor National Blood Donor Month By Saving A Life
In January, blood donations are in short supply. That’s why this month has been designated as National Blood Donor Month.
FDA Requires Calorie Labels at Chain Restaurants
As soon as next year, consumers will see the calorie content of food on the menu at any chain restaurant, prepared foods section at the supermarket or even movie theater.
7 Tips to Prepare for Flu Season
Flu season is officially here. A report from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention revealed that 111 million workdays are lost because of the flu, costing employers $7 billion in lost sick days and productivity.
October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women, about 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will get breast cancer in their lifetime. Each year, over 2,000 men are also diagnosed with the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
September Is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
America is facing a childhood obesity epidemic with current statistics showing that one in three children are overweight or obese.
It’s National Psoriasis Awareness Month
The National Psoriasis Foundation has proclaimed August as Psoriasis Awareness Month, aimed at raising disease awareness, and providing research and care for people with psoriasis. The autoimmune disease affects 7.5 million people in the U.S.
It’s Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month
In July, the Arthritis Foundation aims to increase awareness and educate people on the early signs and symptoms of juvenile arthritis.
Diabetes in U.S. Youth on the Rise
Despite research and intervention efforts, a new study finds that diabetes in young people is growing, according to an article in Modern Healthcare.
Top Hospital Tries Chinese Herb Treatment
The Cleveland Clinic, one of the nation’s top performing hospitals, has begun experimenting with Chinese herbs to help manage some patients’ chronic pain.