Highly Rated Diets to Support Heart Health

(Family Features) Eating healthy is an important goal for people looking to maintain or improve their physical health, particularly as it relates to the heart.

Living with Tardive Dyskinesia and Mental Illness: A Testimonial

(BPT) - Davitria lives with two mental illnesses and tardive dyskinesia.This article was sponsored and developed by Neurocrine … Read More

Reduce Your COPD Risk, No Matter Where You Live

(Family Features) COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is a serious lung condition that affects millions of people. To … Read More

Wellness Lifestyle Expert Jamie Hess’s Tips For Wellness, Fitness and Self-Care

(BPT) - Fall is synonymous with a fresh start — whether you’re going back to school or not. The summer has officially had its … Read More

One man's story gives hope to those with treatment-resistant depression

(BPT) - When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, Ben, who had already been diagnosed with clinical depression in 2018, felt his depressive symptoms increase the more isolated he became. As an …

1 in 3 People Don't Know They Have Afib, A Serious Heart Issue That Can Cause Problems If Undetected

(BPT) - Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is a common cardiac arrhythmia, or heart rhythm disorder,[1] with an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm. Afib is incredibly common, especially in older …

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Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center Places Final Steel Beam for New Cancer Center Building

(BPT) - Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) — part of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest and most comprehensive academic … Read More

Stress and its ripple effects: 3 ways it impacts Hispanic men's health

(BPT) - In today's fast-paced society, it's easy to feel stressed. Whether you're worried about money, time, work or relationships, … Read More

Sickle Cell Disease: More Than Just Growing Pains

(NAPSI)—It’s what every parent wishes they could do for their child: solve the impossible. For Vesha Jamison, that journey … Read More

Gear Up for Respiratory Virus Season

(NAPSI)—Here’s news to help you breathe easier: Although respiratory virus season is upon us, you can protect yourself and your … Read More

Quiz: Could hereditary cancer run in your family?

(BPT) - People go to great lengths to decrease their cancer risk. Many of us wear sunscreen, avoid processed foods, go for regular … Read More

Nonprofit Celebrates Childhood Cancer Awareness Month with $25 Million in Research Grants in its 25th Year

(BPT) - Since 1998, Hyundai Hope On Wheels has been a major contributor to the funding of research and program grants. Hyundai Hope on Wheels Board Member Kevin Reilly has more.

From parchment to pixels: A brief history of medical records

Using research from the National Institutes of Health and other sources, DocBuddy documented five major shifts in the history of medical records.

How the demographics of organ donors differ by state

Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to examine how the demographics of organ donors differ by state using data from the Organ Procurement & Donation Network.

Making the Connection Between AFib and Stroke

(Family Features) For many people, the heart naturally contracts and relaxes to a regular beat. However, those living with atrial fibrillation (AFib) experience a quivering or irregular heartbeat that can lead to further health issues.

HPV vaccination is cancer prevention for your kids

(Sara Oliver, MD, MSPH, LCDR, U.S. Public Health Service) - As a board-certified infectious disease pediatrician, I talk to parents all the time about the importance of HPV vaccination. More …

The Power of Self-Advocacy in Pompe Disease

(BPT) - When Amy was trying to get back in shape after giving birth to her second child, she noticed lower back pain and core weakness she was struggling to re-strengthen. After numerous attempts at …