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How digital health is making early type 1 diabetes screening easier

(BPT) - By Mariano Bendersky, Head of Digital Healthcare & Innovation, U.S. Autoimmune T1D at SanofiSponsored by SanofiHealthcare (as we know it) is evolving to meet the needs of an increasingly …
How to Help Prevent Shingles in Adults 50 Years and Older
(BPT) - Sponsored by GSK: Did you know shingles affects approximately one million people in the US each year? Nutrition and healthy lifestyle expert Joy Bauer opens up about her unexpected experience …
Bask Health: The Platform Powering the Future of Telehealth and Digital Healthcare
Bask Health: The Platform Powering the Future of Telehealth and Digital Healthcare
(Madison Roberts, Contributor) - The Rise of Digital-First HealthcareThe telehealth and direct-to-consumer (DTC) healthcare industries are undergoing a seismic transformation. The global online …
Expanding Coverage for FDA-Approved GLP-1s Is Critical for Patient Safety
Expanding Coverage for FDA-Approved GLP-1s Is Critical for Patient Safety
(NewsUSA) - The newest generation of GLP-1 drugs has delivered life-changing benefits to patients managing diabetes, obesity, heart disease, and other chronic health conditions. And yet even though …

A Guide to Great Skin

(Family Features) Here's the secret for achieving a glowing complexion: there is no secret. In fact, a key factor in achieving great skin at any age comes down to one common denominator that's no secret at all. It's simply taking good care of your skin.

Finding Clinical Trial Resources

(Family Features) If you have Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, a clinical trial may be an option for you. Clinical trials are necessary for finding new ways of preventing, detecting or treating these diseases and others.

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Harness the Power of Walking: Benefits of being physically active
(Family Features) A walk isn't just good for your body; it's a simple, powerful way to care for your mind and soul. These tips and information can help you understand how a brisk walk can make a world of difference.
U.S. Olympian Suni Lee Challenges People Living with Eczema to Take Control
(BPT) - Sponsored by Lilly USA, LLCIf you had asked Suni Lee a year ago about her chances of winning a medal for Team USA at the Olympic Games Paris 2024, she might have hesitated. After all, making …
Leading with science to bring autoimmune diseases into focus
(BPT) - Sponsored by argenxJamilah's symptoms started when she noticed it was getting harder for her to stand up, followed by numbness and tingling sensations in her hands. Within a few months, her …
Spring Forward – Don’t Let Varicose Veins Hold You Back
Spring Forward – Don’t Let Varicose Veins Hold You Back
(NewsUSA) - As the cold of winter fades, spring brings a fresh sense of renewal—and for many, it’s the first time in months they’ll be showing off their legs again. But for some, the thought of …
What to Know About Aging Parents and Vision Loss
(BPT) - Throughout childhood, parents often embody a sense of invincibility, tirelessly providing care and support—whether tending to a scraped knee, enthusiastically cheering at athletic …

A Guide to Great Skin at Any Age

Here's the secret for achieving a glowing complexion: there is no secret. In fact, a key factor in achieving great skin at any age comes down to one common denominator that's no secret at all. It's simply taking good care of your skin.

Achieve Optimum Wellness with endermologie by LPG: Revitalize Your Body, Relieve Stress and Enhance Sleep

(BPT) - In the pursuit of holistic well-being, advanced technologies are revolutionizing the way we care for our bodies. One of the pioneers in this category is a company that was founded in the …

Living with Sleep Apnea: Steps You Can Take for Better Sleep and Health

(BPT) - Who doesn't love a sound night's sleep?Good sleep can start you on your way to flourish in life by helping you achieve goals, feel productive at home and work, and have a fulfilling social …

Never Settle: How One Man Refused to Give Up and Took Charge of His Psoriatic Disease

(BPT) - As an avid skier, Mike was alarmed when he unexpectedly started experiencing pain in his lower extremities and back that prevented him from hitting the slopes. At the time, he had no way to …

Addressing Disparities in Liver Cancer Care

(BPT) - Liver cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, and the burden of this disease falls disproportionately on minorities and underserved communities.1,2 There are …

Empowered by lived experience: How Lindsay and Matt found their voices in the narcolepsy community

(BPT) - Lindsay and Matt are both active members of the narcolepsy and sleep advocacy community, drawing from their personal, lived experiences to share with others what it's like living with …

Better Support, Better Posture: The Link Between Bras and Back Health

(BPT) - Did you know that wearing the wrong bra can negatively impact your posture, leading to neck, back and shoulder pain? Many women experience discomfort due to improper support, often without …
There are many risks associated with taking expired medicine and with not properly disposing of medication. JGI/Tom Grill
What do I do with expired medicine? Don’t use it, for a start…
Medications degrade over time, meaning they may not work as intended once they reach and pass their expiry date.
Medicare Now Covers Less Invasive Colorectal Cancer Tests
Medicare Now Covers Less Invasive Colorectal Cancer Tests
(NewsUSA) - Expanded Screening Coverage Can Reduce Needless Deaths Colorectal cancer deaths are declining, but shocking regional, racial and ethnic disparities remain. According to the American …
Older Black people die at higher rates than their white peers. Here's why aging is a greater risk for Black Americans.
QMedic analyzed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data and spoke with experts to look at the reality of aging as a Black person in America.
What is a public health crisis, and why do we have so many of them?
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to analyze federal resources and news articles to illustrate how health crisis declarations work.
Think You’re Too Young To Get Colon Cancer? Think Again
(BPT) - Have you ever thought, "I'm too young to get colon cancer"? The truth is that colorectal cancer (CRC) is affecting more younger adults than ever before. Despite this alarming trend, many …
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Real-World Impact Shingles Can Have and What Those 50 and Older Should Know about Their Risk of Shingles

(BPT) - Did you know the immune system declines naturally as we age? Beginning around age 50, this decline sharply increases the risk of developing shingles. No matter how healthy you are or how …

The non-surgical beauty boost your skin will love

(BPT) - In the revolving world of beauty and wellness, we are constantly on the lookout for innovative treatments that provide real, visible results.Enter endermologie®, developed by the …

Shining a Light on Spinocerebellar Ataxia: Raising Awareness for an Overlooked Disease this Rare Disease Day

(BPT) - A rare disease is a disease, disorder, illness or condition that affects fewer than 200,000 Americans.1 Since rare diseases impact a small number of people, they often remain relatively …

Rare but Real: Raising Awareness for Hypoparathyroidism this Rare Disease Day

(BPT) - Each year on the last day of February, people living with rare diseases—along with caregivers, healthcare professionals, advocacy groups, and others—come together to drive …

Access to Medicare at Risk Due to Imminent Payment Cuts for Doctors

(BPT) - Eighty healthcare organizations, the AMA and all 50 state medical societies wrote congressional leaders urging them to reverse the latest round of Medicare payment cuts and provide physicians …

Living with narcolepsy: Lindsay and Matt’s journey with a life-changing diagnosis

(BPT) - Imagine you haven't slept in 72 hours and every step you take feels like you're walking through wet cement. Then imagine you experience this feeling every day. This is how excessive daytime …

How Addiction Recovery Was My First Step Toward Hepatitis C Cure

(BPT) - After overcoming multiple health challenges, Kasey was eager to embrace a new chapter in her life with her husband and young children, filled with hope and excitement. Having celebrated four …

Bootcamp was Nothing Compared to Obesity—Military Mom Battles Obesity

(BPT) - After starting boot camp at just 17 years old, Heather embarked on a 13-year journey in the U.S. Army as a staff sergeant, truck driver, and trainer of new recruits. While she began her …

Strength Training Benefits and The 3 Important Exercises to Enhance Your Fitness Routine

(BPT) - Is strength training a regular part of your gym workout? If not, it's time to add a few sets in to your fitness routine.Cardio is great, but it's better when paired with strength training. …
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Cuidando #NuestrosCorazones juntos: Construyendo comunidades con corazones saludables
Cuidando #NuestrosCorazones juntos: Construyendo comunidades con corazones saludables
(NewsUSA) - Aunque las enfermedades del corazón se pueden prevenir en gran medida, aun así, siguen siendo la principal causa de muerte en los Estados Unidos. Las enfermedades cardíacas afectan a …
Taking Care of #Our Hearts Together: Building Heart-Healthy Communities
Taking Care of #Our Hearts Together: Building Heart-Healthy Communities
(NewsUSA) - Heart disease is largely preventable, yet it’s still the leading cause of death in the United States. It affects millions of people, and its impact is not shared equally among all …
Michel Lescanne, founder and president of the French company Nutriset, holds Plumpy'nut packets in 2005.
How Nutriset, a French company, has helped alleviate hunger and create jobs in some of the world’s poorest places
The key to the for-profit company’s successful partnership with governments, international agencies and humanitarian, nongovernmental organizations is how it handled its patent.
Know Your Family's Heart History
(Family Features) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Awareness Day, observed every year on the last Wednesday of February, is a chance to shine a light on a heart condition that runs in families but often goes undiagnosed.
Recognizing the warning signs of an eating disorder
Rula details how to spot the early warning signs of an eating disorder in yourself or others.