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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 …

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

(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 …

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

(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 …

How Nutriset, a French company, has helped alleviate hunger and create jobs in some of the world’s poorest places

Michel Lescanne, founder and president of the French company Nutriset, holds Plumpy'nut packets in 2005.

The key to the for-profit company’s successful partnership with governments, international agencies and humanitarian, nongovernmental organizations is how it handled its patent.

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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 …

Ricezempic: Is this viral weight loss trend safe?

Ro breaks down the latest social media weight loss hack: ricezempic.

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 …

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. …

The Hidden Dangers: Firefighters and Bladder Cancer Risk

(BPT) - Everyone recognizes the everyday heroism of firefighters, men and women who run toward danger to save lives and protect our communities. While their bravery carries obvious risks, …

How to get a prescription without an in-person doctor visit

SaveHealth shares legal workarounds for obtaining prescription medicine without seeing a doctor in person.

The vast majority of Americans are not sensitive to foods containing gluten.

Many gluten-free foods are high in calories and sugar, low on fiber and protein, and they cost more − new research

Although gluten-free foods are trendy, they are a necessity only if you have celiac disease or wheat allergies.

Whether sleep disorders worsen addiction or addiction worsens sleep disorders is unclear.

Poor sleep and addiction go hand in hand − understanding how could lead to new treatments for opioid use disorder

Opioids and other addictive drugs can alter the rhythmic activity of genes involved in sleep-wake cycles.

Part of the problem is that people living in rural areas don't always have easy access to health care.

Rural Americans don’t live as long as those in cities − new research

The study shows rates for smoking, obesity and chronic conditions such as heart disease are comparatively higher in rural areas, leading to shorter life expectancy.

Asking how discarding an item fits with a person's goals can help them decide whether to keep it.

Decluttering can be stressful − a clinical psychologist explains how personal values can make it easier

Assessing how well items align with your core beliefs may make it easier to let them go.