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By NewsPress Now (Family Features) As people prepare to gather with family and friends this holiday season, it’s important to think about health and safety. “With the holidays just around the corner, now is the perfect time to think about how you can help protect yourself from serious illness from flu, COVID-19 and RSV –

By NewsPress Now (Family Features) It may not be something you like to talk about, but if you have gastrointestinal (GI) problems, your symptoms may be far more common than you think. According to data from the American Gastroenterological Association, 60-70 million people living in the United States have gut health concerns. Two common conditions

By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Radon—an odorless, tasteless and colorless gas found in homes and buildings at high levels throughout the United States—is the second leading cause of lung cancer, responsible for about 21,000 deaths each year, and the leading cause of lung cancer among people who don’t smoke. The American Lung Association is partnering with

By Jenna Wilson For many people, especially individuals experiencing or recovering from substance use challenges, the holidays can be tough. December and January are among the most dangerous times of the year for drug and alcohol-related deaths, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While it’s a season of joy and cheer for

By Kyle Schmidt Christmas is known for being magical and full of cheer but it’s also a holiday that causes many Americans to stress. According to the American Psychological Association, 89% of Americans are feeling stressed this year and 40% of those are worried about finding the right gift. Drew Fisher, a licensed therapist and

By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Diego Serna’s life changed forever in January 2020 when what seemed like a normal Saturday morning playing video games turned into a medical emergency for the then 13-year-old. After a frightening discovery of swollen, painful hands led to a devastating leukemia diagnosis, Diego and his family faced not just one

By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—Many people don’t know it but diabetes is a leading cause of vision loss. Fortunately, early detection could save your vision. Unfortunately, most people with diabetes do not get a yearly comprehensive eye exam as recommended by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.      Diabetic eye diseases often have no obvious signs

By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – This article was sponsored and developed by Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. Cerebral palsy (CP) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting movement and posture that begins in early childhood development. It is the most common cause of motor disability in children, affecting about one in 345 children in the United States.1-2 It may