(BPT) – COVID-19 has disrupted cancer care, including an alarming decline in preventive screens. Learn more.
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Healthy Habits That Will Stick: How One Comedian is Making (Positive) Changes During an Unprecedented Time
Sorry, but your browser does not support the video tag. (BPT) – Not having enough time for regular exercise, healthy eating and even doctor’s appointments has always been an ongoing […]
Treating Tummy Trouble at Home in Stressful Times
(NewsUSA) – Life in stressful times, such as during a pandemic, looks a little different for us all – and it may be affecting your health in unexpected ways. Americans […]
Take Your Dental Hygiene Routine to a New Level
(StatePoint) Patient volumes are hitting only 74 percent of pre-pandemic levels, according to the American Dental Association. With many people delaying dentist office visits, at-home oral care routines are more […]
Generic and Biosimilar Prescriptions Mean Smooth Sailing and Big Savings for Americans of All Ages
(BPT) – Now that Rich Lichty is semi-retired, he loves to go boating on the Chesapeake Bay. His 15-year-old boat is equipped with a diving board to entice the grandchildren. […]
Grieving mom urges parents to promise to get flu vaccinations
(BPT) – Two-year-old Reese Pena was an energetic, healthy toddler loved dearly by her entire family when her life was tragically cut short by the flu. Now, her mom is […]
What to know about higher-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (HR-MDS) [Infographic]
(BPT) – Sponsored by Takeda Oncology MDS is a rare cancer that is not commonly discussed, and is often referred to as a disorder or condition. In recognition of MDS […]
Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Stop the Spread of Flu
(StatePoint) Amid the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, with hospitals and health care workers already overburdened, medical experts say it’s more important than ever to slow the spread of the […]
Fitness Has a New Focus During Medicare Open Enrollment Time
(NewsUSA) – Regular exercise is an important part of healthy aging. That’s why many Medicare plans offer affordable exercise programs among their benefits. Today, in the wake of the COVID-19 […]
Navigating a new normal: Health and safety tips for kids in sports
(BPT) – This year when it comes to youth sports, seasons have shifted, practices may look different and competitions may be postponed, all of which have been difficult for kids […]