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Increase in Meningococcal Disease Cases in the United States
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CDC Issues Health Alert The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health alert on March 28, 2024, warning healthcare providers about a rise in invasive meningococcal disease in the United States. Cases caused by the prevalent strain are disproportionately occurring in people ages 30–60 years (65%), Black or African American people (63%), […]
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Keeping Young Children Safe from Medicine Poisoning
Every year, thousands of young children end up in hospital emergency rooms after accidentally ingesting medicine they found left out and within reach. This is a serious concern, and during National Poison Prevention Week, it’s a good time to review some key safety tips. According to statistics, there was a significant increase in emergency department […]
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Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Taking Action for Your Health
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about colorectal cancer (colon cancer). This type of cancer affects the colon and rectum, which are parts of your digestive system. While often overshadowed by other cancers, colorectal cancer (CRC) is a serious public health concern. Since CRC is often preventable through early […]
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Healthy Eating for a Happy Heart
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When stress hits hard like it has during the pandemic, many of us eat more, and less-than-healthy comfort foods may be the treats we reach for first. But an unhealthy response to stress can be hard on your body, especially your heart. That’s why it’s smart – at the top of the New Year, or […]
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Are You Heart Smart?
What to Know for a Healthier Heart Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. One in five deaths is due to heart disease, even though the disease is largely preventable.[1] Keeping your heart healthy starts with living a heart-healthy lifestyle. But first, you need to get smart about your heart. […]
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National Thyroid Awareness Month
As we usher in January, a crisp month marked by fresh resolutions and crisp winter air, we also turn our attention to National Thyroid Awareness Month. This month-long campaign, established in 1992 by the American Thyroid Association, aims to shed light on the often-misunderstood world of thyroid disorders. Today we address some common questions people […]
