(StatePoint) Your neighbor is selling fashion masks. Your uncle – expert at everything – wears a sophisticated respirator with a valve. Your dental hygienist wears a medical mask. Your kid […]
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NIDDK’s 70th Anniversary Marks Advances in Medical Research
(NAPSI)—This year, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) marks its 70th anniversary. Over the past seven decades, NIDDK-supported research has furthered our understanding of digestive […]
Heart Attacks and Cholesterol: What You Need to Know
(StatePoint) Sponsored by Amgen. Did you know that 25 percent of the 805,000 heart attacks per year in the U.S. are recurrent heart attacks? The American Heart Association reports that […]
Why Weighing Your Medicare Part D Options is Crucial This Year
(StatePoint) You likely hear the same word of advice every fall: review your Medicare Part D plan. While you may be tempted to stick with what you have, it’s important […]
What Every Chronic Pain Sufferer Needs to Know
(StatePoint) According to a new survey from Boston Scientific of more than 500 people with chronic pain, 60 percent aren’t satisfied with their current treatment or therapies. Professional golfer Grant […]
Foot and Ankle Symptoms You Should Never Ignore
(StatePoint) Many people deal with foot and ankle concerns by simply ignoring them, hoping the problem goes away. However, certain symptoms could be a sign of a serious condition, warn […]
How to Shop for a Medicare Plan from Home
(StatePoint) Every year, eligible individuals can shop for a health plan during Medicare’s Annual Election Period (AEP), which runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. Doing so can potentially improve […]
Polycystic Kidney Disease: Is It Hiding in Your Genes?
(StatePoint) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD), causes numerous cysts to grow in the kidneys and for those affected by this condition, nearly 50% will experience End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) by […]
What to Know About Bladder Cancer
(StatePoint) When Cameron Todd was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017, he never imagined that just two and a half months later, his doctors would diagnose him with bladder cancer. […]
Tips to Quit Smoking for Good
(StatePoint) Kicking a smoking habit is a gift that keeps on giving. Your body will experience health benefits almost immediately and in the years to come. While quitting is often […]