Health Wellness

Heart attack, stroke, pulmonary embolism—all three medical emergencies happen in different parts of the body, and yet they have something in common: They can all be caused by a blood clot. The National Blood Clot Alliance (NBCA) states that approximately one person dies every six minutes as a result of a blood clot. They’re so […]

The Trump administration has officially eliminated several food safety committees, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods (NACMCF) and the National Advisory Committee on Meat and Poultry Inspection (NACMPI). As Food & Wine reports, both committees were cut through the Executive Order titled “Commencing the Reduction of the […]

The key to better mental health may be stuck in your teeth. That’s right. The next time your dentist reminds you to floss for the millionth time, take their words to heart (which flossing is also good for) because it could be good for your brain. New research published by the Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term […]

Established over 60 years ago, the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) recognizes each March as National Kidney Month. Kidney disease affects nearly 37 million Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), this past year 54,358 people died of chronic kidney disease (CKD). CKD is the tenth leading cause of health-related deaths. In fact, CKD […]

Every March, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) leads the nation in observing Brain Injury Awareness Month. This year, they have exciting new developments to share for the brain injury community, including new advocacy initiatives, events, fundraising opportunities, and more. What Are Traumatic Brain Injuries? According to the American Brain Foundation, traumatic brain injuries, […]

March Is National Breast Implant Awareness Month. National Breast Implant Awareness Month was founded in March 2018 to help women make informed decisions about breast implants and to educate them about the risks associated with all kinds of breast implants. By bringing resources to women that are not readily available elsewhere, National Implant Awareness Month […]