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How Women Can Tame Medication Costs for the Whole Family

(Family Features) If you're the one tracking medications, scheduling appointments and making sure the whole household stays healthy, you're probably wearing the invisible badge of chief household officer.

The Lung Disease Most Americans Don’t Know They’re at Risk For

(Amy Leitman, JD, President of NTMir Contributor, USA Today) - For most Americans, the letters "NTM" don’t mean anything. But for tens of thousands of people across the country, they represent …

Penicillin is a substance produced by penicillium mold. About 80% of people with a penicillin allergy will lose the allergy after about 10 years.

Are you really allergic to penicillin? A pharmacist explains why there’s a good chance you’re not − and how you can find out for sure

As many as 1 in 5 Americans believe they have a penicillin allergy, but just a tiny fraction actually do. In recent years, it’s gotten a lot easier to find out.

Hope, Research, and Life: Honoring World Lung Cancer Day with Every Breath Sponsored by Lung Cancer Foundation of America (LCFA)

(NewsUSA) - For many, breathing is something we take for granted, 23,040 breaths a day without a second thought. But for those impacted by lung cancer, every breath matters.On August 1, World Lung …

Let's Find a Way to Give Hope to the Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA) Community

(BPT) - When Jen's alarm clock sounds the call of a new day, her first steps are not to the coffee machine, but rather to her desk to accomplish anything that might require handwriting. She then …

How one controversial study shaped 20 years of menopause care

Hone Health reports that the controversial 2002 WHI study misled menopause care, linking HRT to breast cancer and causing treatment declines.

You're Not Alone: Understanding and managing menopause symptoms

(Family Features) Hot flashes may be one of the better-known indicators of menopause, but women may experience a wide range of symptoms as they enter this stage of life.

Higher vitamin D levels in a mother's blood during pregnancy have been linked to higher IQ scores in early childhood and reduced behavioral problems.
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About a third of pregnant women in the US lack sufficient vitamin D to support healthy pregnancies − new research

Vitamin D has long been known to play essential roles in boosting immune health and protecting the nervous system. New research now points to its critical importance in fetal development as well.

We’ve long known that music eases pain. Now, science is proving it.

Reasons to be Cheerful reports that music therapy significantly reduces pain and anxiety, aiding healing and recovery in various medical settings.

The millions of people losing insurance include many who get coverage through the ACA marketplace.

How 17M Americans enrolled in Medicaid and ACA plans could lose their health insurance by 2034

The biggest changes will be to the Medicaid program, which currently covers more than 78 million people. And Congress may cut health care spending further.

Poorly functioning blood vessels lead to the characteristic muscle weakness that so many cancer patients experience.

Muscle weakness in cancer survivors may be caused by treatable weakness in blood vessels – new research

Many cancer survivors struggle with muscle weakness, which can be so profound that they may have difficulties walking up a couple of flights of stairs or going shopping for groceries on their own.

How weather changes cause migraines – a neurologist explains the triggers and what you can do to ease the pain

Migraines can be debilitating – and frustrating when triggered by weather you can't control.

Storm systems, heat waves, bright sunlight, even lightning – for millions of people, weather changes can bring on painful headaches.

Measles reaches highest level in 33 years, now in 39 states

Measles cases have surpassed a recent 2019 record to reach the highest level since 1992, with at least 1,289 cases reported in 39 states. The milestone comes as health officials are increasingly alarmed by vaccine skepticism gaining a voice in the Trump administration under U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy […]

Get to Know CVS Pharmacy: A Community Partner in Health and Everyday Wellness

Your pharmacist can help you feel your best.

(NAPSI)—As Oregon communities adapt to changes in the pharmacy landscape, particularly as Rite Aid begins to close its doors, many are discovering a trusted partner in CVS Pharmacy . With more than …

Navigating a new normal with Graves’ disease

(BPT) - Sponsored by ImmunovantThree years ago, Jesse was living her very best life. An avid hiker, travel enthusiast and professional photographer, she was never short on energy, always up for her …

Counting Steps Doesn’t Add Up to Enough Exercise

(NewsUSA) - Counting steps as a measure of exercise is misleading, and not a useful indicator of daily exercise goals, according to exercise physiologist Alexander Rothstein, Ed.D.“Hitting …

How retirees can support their oral health and overall well-being

(Jill Purcell, Head of Dental and Vision Product and Network Management, Guardian and Shawn Patrick, Director of Strategic Growth, Kelsey National) - Maintaining good oral health is a crucial …

Get Proactive with Your Eye Health

(Family Features) Glaucoma, one of the leading causes of permanent blindness, affects an estimated 3 million Americans, but most people don’t know they have the condition until it’s revealed in an eye exam.

Make Summer as Safe as It is Fun

(Family Features) With school out for summer, children will be away from teachers and coaches who might be trained in first aid and CPR, making it crucial for parents and summer caregivers to brush up on safety tips and life-saving skills.

New Alzheimer’s Pill Offers Families More Time

(NewsUSA) - A once-a-day pill called blarcamesine may slow memory loss and preserve independence—without the scary side effects or burdens of current treatments.A Small Pill With Big PotentialIf …

What You Need to Know About COVID-19 This Summer: Why Early Treatment Matters

(NewsUSA) - As we get back to summer travel, cookouts, and time with friends and family, COVID-19 is still something to watch out for. While the virus may not be making big headlines, it hasn’t …

What makes chips and chocolate so appealing at certain times of the month?

Ack! I need chocolate! The science of PMS food cravings

Women might find themselves reaching for sweets and potato chips in the two weeks before their period, even if they don’t have a diagnosis of PMS. An OBGYN explains these cyclical food cravings.

Oral Corticosteroids: Relief, Risks, and Preventing Overuse

(BPT) - Asthma, allergies and eczema are more common than you may think. More than 28.2 million people in the U.S. have asthma. About one in three adults and one in four children live with allergies. …

Protect Skin from the Sun: 3 simple tips for summer skin care

(Family Features) Taking good care of your skin all year long is essential, but even more so in the summer when the power of the sun is at its strongest. Keep your body full of moisture with simple and delicious Grape-Infused Waters.

7 ways to get free or low-cost health insurance

GoodRx reports seven ways to access free or low-cost health insurance, including ACA plans, Medicaid, and community health centers.

How Women Can Tame Medication Costs for the Whole Family

Let's Find a Way to Give Hope to the Spinocerebellar Ataxia (SCA) Community

How one controversial study shaped 20 years of menopause care

How weather changes cause migraines – a neurologist explains the triggers and what you can do to ease the pain

Measles reaches highest level in 33 years, now in 39 states

Get to Know CVS Pharmacy: A Community Partner in Health and Everyday Wellness

Navigating a new normal with Graves’ disease

Beta cells 101: Explaining the role of beta cells in type 1 diabetes with Professor Beta T1D

When Graves’ disease affects your eyes: Why early action matters

Stem cell transplants: A potential new start for people with blood cancers

New clinical trial aims to prevent relapse in patients with DLBCL

Medications for managing opioid use disorder can safely and effectively support treatment

Breaking the cycle: A revolutionary approach to treating mental health and addiction

Creating Lifelong Connections in Healthcare: A Story of Inspiration and Friendship

How innovative genomic testing is transforming early breast cancer care

New clinical trial shows anti-inflammatory medication reduces heart plaque