Health Updates & News
Air Quality and Health: Breathe Easier by Being Air Aware
Understanding Air Quality’s Effect on Health: For decades, air quality has been a major public health and environmental concern. Millions of Americans encounter air pollution that can cause serious health issues.
Increase in Meningococcal Disease Cases in the United States
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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. Get details here.
Keeping Young Children Safe from Medicine Poisoning
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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 here we review some key safety tips.
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). Here, we empower you with information and encourage you to take steps to protect your health.
Healthy Eating for a Happy Heart
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An unhealthy response to stress can be hard on your body, especially your heart. Learn why and how to eat more foods that nourish.
Are You Heart Smart?
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Take our short Heart Smart Quiz to test your knowledge about having a healthier heart.
National Thyroid Awareness Month
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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 […]
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month
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A month to raise awareness about how women can protect themselves from HPV & cervical cancer. If detected early, cervical cancer is one of the most successfully treatable cancers. More than 12,000 women in the US are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year. By having regular screening tests, cervical cancer can often be found early, […]
