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Important facts about lupus: 4 ways to protect your kidney health

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(BPT) - Living with lupus for over 15 years has meant dealing with some very uncomfortable moments for Grammy award-winning singer …
Keep an eye on your vision. Regular eye exams can help reduce your risk of glaucoma.

African Americans at Higher Risk for Eye Disease

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(NAPSI)—If you think you’d know if you were losing vision to an eye disease, you might want to think again. The symptoms of …
Keep an eye on your vision. Regular eye exams can help reduce your risk of glaucoma.

Hispanics and African Americans at Higher Risk for Eye Disease

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(NAPSI)—If you think you’d know if you were losing vision to an eye disease, you might want to think again. The symptoms of …

Finding her Beat: Claire’s Journey Living with AFib

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(BPT) - This content is sponsored by Sanofi U.S. I’m Claire and I’m a retiree living near Orlando, Florida with my …

Cancer often requires more than one treatment − an oncologist explains why some patients like Kate Middleton receive both chemotherapy and surgery

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Some cancer patients receive additional treatment after surgery with the goal of eliminating any remaining tumor cells. …
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Not having job flexibility or security can leave workers feeling depressed, anxious and hopeless

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When employees don’t have control over their work schedules, it’s not just morale that suffers – mental health takes a hit too. …

Walk Your Way to Better Health

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(Family Features) A walk is not just good for your body, it's also good for your soul. Physical activity, like walking, is one of …

One Patient’s Story Navigating Alzheimer’s Disease from Diagnosis to Treatment

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(BPT) - For patients like Jerome, a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) can be a devastating and life-changing experience.Jerome, …

4 helpful resources created for people living with epilepsy

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(BPT) - For anyone living with epilepsy, the daily challenges can be immense. Seizures can occur at any time, putting people living …

5 health benefits of taking GLP-1 medication

Thursday, March 21
(BPT) - GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro are getting major press for their ability to help people slim down. But …

Mental Health and the ALS Community

(BPT) - Sponsored by Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA)Each year, an estimated 5,000-6,000 Americans are diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) — also known as Lou …

Education: The Key to Unlocking a Thyroid Eye Disease (TED) Diagnosis

(BPT) - Kimberly, a dedicated teacher, avid skier, poet, and mother of two, had been struggling with thyroid issues for more than 30 years. Little did she know that her passion for teaching would …

How much stress is too much? A psychiatrist explains the links between toxic stress and poor health − and how to get help

Tuesday, March 19
COVID-19 taught most people that the line between tolerable and toxic stress – defined as persistent demands that lead to disease …

States where the most people are receiving substance use treatment

Monday, March 18
Ophelia mapped and analyzed the number of patients in substance use facilities per capita across the U.S., using SAMHSA survey data.

Empower Yourself with Nutrition Know-How

Monday, March 18
(Family Features) Even with hectic schedules and convenience foods readily available, it's important to incorporate habits like …

How One Woman Took Action After a Devastating Cancer Diagnosis

Friday, March 15
(BPT) - Marsha Semon was only 41 when her world turned upside down. She was a busy mom of two young children, working full time, when …

Proteins in milk and blood could one day let doctors detect breast cancer earlier – and save lives

Thursday, March 14
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the U.S. and is currently one of the leading causes of cancer …
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The impact of social media on the mental health of Gen Z

Wednesday, March 13
Many Gen Zers don't remember life before social media. Sandstone Care used McKinsey data to get a global view of its impact on their …

Treatment Options to Help Overcome Knee Pain for Sports Enthusiasts

Monday, March 11
(Family Features) Millions of people experience chronic pain, with knee pain among the most common. For athletes and active …

Lead from old paint and pipes is still a harmful and deadly hazard in millions of US homes

Thursday, March 7
Lead is a potent neurotoxin that causes severe health effects such as neurological damage, organ failure and death. Widely used in …
Coverage for Obesity Care is Only Fair

Coverage for Obesity Care is Only Fair

Thursday, March 7
(NewsUSA) - Obesity is an increasingly significant health problem in the United States, especially for women. The disease affects 1 in …

Is there gender bias in mental health care? Here's what the data shows

Wednesday, March 6
Charlie Health examined data that highlights how gender bias affects mental health care, from treatment to access.
News for a healthful life

(BPT) - Acne, one of the most common skin conditions, is often uncomfortable and can negatively impact a person’s self-esteem. As with any chronic medical condition, it's a good idea to see a …

(BPT) - Whether you spend long hours working in front of a computer or have difficulty reading signs when driving at night, finding a contact lens may be as easy as answering five …
(BPT) - Your doctor just recommended you have a colonoscopy and you’re suddenly struck with a feeling of dread. No one looks forward to having a colonoscopy, but due to numerous myths and …

(BPT) - Struggling with weight loss is a problem everyone is familiar with – either they themselves or someone close to them has faced challenges in maintaining a healthy weight. Obesity is a …

(BPT) - This article is sponsored by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc., for which Dr. Mayer Joshua Hasbani is a paid consultant.This March is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month and an …
(BPT) - A popular misconception about chiropractic care is that it's only for people with back pain. However, chiropractic treatment has the potential to treat various physical ailments. Whether …

(BPT) - Did you know that every 33 seconds in the U.S., one person dies from heart disease? This is according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which also reports that while …

(BPT) - Women veterans are dying by suicide at an alarming rate. Between 2020 and 2021, suicide rates among women veterans jumped 24.1%; that’s nearly four times higher than the increase among …
(BPT) - What started as a dream trip to Hawaii became a medical turning point for Sally Cox. While snorkeling in the crystal-clear waters, she suddenly found it difficult to breathe and nearly …