Posts Tagged ‘preventative medicine’
Gut Health – Just Another Fad?
You’ve probably heard the term gut health, gut microbiome, or gut bacteria in the last year. But what are these things? Do they actually affect your overall wellbeing? Keep reading to find out whether gut health is all it claims to be or if it’s just another health fad.
Read MoreThe Fast Facts on the Flu Vaccine
With flu cases on the rise, it’s time to consider a flu immunization if you haven’t already. In honor of National Influenza Vaccination Week, we’ve gathered the basic information you need to know when considering this year’s flu shot.
Read MoreThe Fast Facts on Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Every year around the week of Thanksgiving, the International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) hosts GERD Awareness Week.
Read MoreInternational Survivor of Suicide Loss Day
On the Saturday before Thanksgiving every year, International Survivor of Suicide Loss Day (ISOSLD or Survivor Day) is observed.
Read MoreThe Fast Facts on Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder that causes seizures or periods of unusual behavior/sensations and occasionally loss of awareness.
Read MoreThe Fast Facts on Pneumonia
In honor of World Pneumonia Day – an annual observance held on November 12, we’ve tackled a few frequently asked questions regarding pneumonia.
Read MoreBreast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) takes place each October and is about removing the barriers to care cancer patients face, educating the public on the obstacles of getting diagnosed, and minimizing disparities between races, genders, and ethnicities.
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