Understanding Common Kidney Diseases

(NewsUSA) - Did you know that one in seven Americans lives with a kidney disease? As a nephrologist, I see the range of emotions patients experience when they are first diagnosed. Anxiety, fear …

Breathe Easy

(Family Features) Improving your home's air quality begins with recognizing what contributes to poor indoor air quality, the potentially harmful effects and how to address these problems.

5 Steps for Women to Reduce Their Risk of COPD

(Family Features) Women tend to develop COPD earlier in life than men and are more likely to have severe symptoms and be hospitalized with the disease. However, there are steps you can take to reduce your risk for COPD.

Contribute to a Greater Good This Halloween

(Family Features) Halloween is usually about costume parties, candy, scary movies and fun pranks, but this year, there is a philanthropic way to celebrate this spooky holiday and make a difference for children in need across the world.

A Leading Cause of Vision Loss is Flying Under the Radar

(Family Features) While Age-related Macular Degeneration, a progressive eye condition that impacts central vision, can lead to blindness and does not yet have a cure, there are steps patients can take to reduce their risk of progression.

8 Tips to Rethink Clean at Home and On the Go

(Family Features) If people have learned anything from the COVID-19 pandemic, it's just because something looks clean doesn't mean it actually is. Consider these tips to help ensure you feel at ease both at home and in public spaces.

Join National Stair Climb to Honor Fallen Firefighters, Support Their Families

(NewsUSA) - Joe Minogue knows the meaning of service. The retired lieutenant from the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) began his firefighting career in 1998. But on September 11, 2001, his …

Medicare Cuts Could Limit Access to Critical Lab Tests

(NewsUSA) - Medical tests done by clinical laboratories are an essential part of health care. However, repeated Medicare reimbursement cuts to clinical laboratory services could threaten …

5 Questions to Ask Before Picking a Lawyer for Your Camp Lejeune Lawsuit

(NewsUSA) - Seen one of those Camp Lejeune lawsuit ads lately? Of course you have. Lawyers seeking to represent victims sickened by the water at the North Carolina Marine Corps base have …

PAD Awareness Month: Know the Signs of Leg Pain You Should Never Ignore

(NewsUSA) - Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common condition affecting more than 12 million people in the U.S. However, symptom recognition is low: 50% of PAD patients have unrecognized …

Novel Plasma Disinfection Improves Buildings’ Air Quality

(NewsUSA) - The climate impact of large buildings and facilities, especially data centers and microchip plants, has been under scrutiny and has made recent headlines after New York Attorney …

Expert Offers Tips to Boost Your Immunity

(NewsUSA) - The ongoing pandemic has highlighted the importance of keeping your immune system strong and healthy, according to Leonard A. Farber, MD, a healthcare executive and expert in …

Understanding Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC): What Every Woman Should Know

(BPT) - We often talk about breast cancer as if it is one disease. “Yeah, she had breast cancer,” or “she had a lump removed.” Even, “she has breast cancer. She’s …

A Breast Cancer Diagnosis at Age 36 Inspired this Survivor to Support Others, Advance Research

(BPT) - Sponsored by G1 Therapeutics, Inc. Diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer? You Have OptionsRegina Jones has twice heard the life-changing words, “It’s cancer.” The …

Monkeypox

Debunking common monkeypox myths

Stacker compiled a list of myths about monkeypox and investigated their viability using news, scientific, and government reports.

Monkeypox vaccine in the US: What public health experts know so far—and what they don't

Stacker compiled a list of frequently asked questions about the currently available monkeypox vaccine from governments, scientific sources, and health experts.

Reports of hate crimes are rising—here are how protections vary by state

Stacker has collected information to help readers understand the varying hate crime laws across the U.S.

Gvoke HypoPen (glucagon injection) is premixed and ready-to-use for low blood sugar emergencies

(BPT) - Michelle Trites, her husband and their 3-year-old daughter all have Type 1 diabetes. Diabetes is an ever-present part of their lives and ensuring that they have tools in their tool kits to …

The Importance of Regular Immunizations for Heart Health

(Family Features) Adults, especially those with a history of heart disease or stroke, should take steps to stay up-to-date on preventive vaccines, particularly for the flu and COVID-19.

Nearly 1 in 4 nurses said they're likely to leave nursing due to COVID-19—here's why

Study.com delved into reasons nurses are leaving or looking to leave the occupation.

How "monkeypox" and other disease names have caused controversy

Stacker investigated how "monkeypox" and other disease names have caused controversy, using a collection of news, scientific, and government sources.