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By NewsPress Now (NAPSI)—November is National Diabetes Month, when communities across the country spread awareness about diabetes.     Did you know that at least 1 in 10 Americans has diabetes? That’s 38.4 million adults and children.     Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too

By NewsPress Now (StatePoint) Each year, 500 to 1,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Because this progressive, chronic disorder is rare, it is often under-detected, causing delayed diagnosis with a potentially significant impact on people living with the disease. November is Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month. To raise awareness

By NewsUSA (NewsUSA) – We take X-rays for granted, but they were unknown until German physicist Wilhelm Roentgen discovered them 130 years ago. Today, they’re associated with detecting problems with bones, teeth, and more, but one of their most important uses is curing common skin cancer. More than 9,000 Americans each day are diagnosed with

By Chris Fortune Anyone with an unused wheelchair, cane or walker has an opportunity to donate it to someone in need next month. Spine and Sport Physical Therapy is hosting a wheelchair drive for these items on behalf of Wheels for the World. Wheels for the World provides free wheelchairs to children in countries without

By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Respiratory illness season has officially begun. As the holidays approach and many spend more time indoors with loved ones, the risk of contracting common respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID-19, pneumonia and RSV will rise. But germs aren’t the only things spreading this fall and winter; many vaccine-related myths and misinformation

By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Sponsored by The Quaker Oats Company Do you have pickleball fever? This popular sport has been making waves across the country. Not only is it great exercise, but pickleball is also a great way to meet new friends or spend time with old ones. Like any other sport, nutrition plays

By Leah Rainwater An outbreak of illness involving a popular menu item at a fast-food giant is putting E.coli in the national spotlight. As of Oct. 25, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports there have been 75 total cases, 22 hospitalizations and one death related to E.coli believed to be linked to McDonald’s

By Brandpoint (BPT) (BPT) – Have you ever taken a close look at the ingredients in children’s vitamins? You may want to check out the label, because most supplements for children include ingredients you might not want to give your kids. This came to the attention of two dads, Darren Litt and Adam Gillman, who

By NewsPress Now (Family Features) During the fall and winter months, respiratory infections such as flu, COVID-19 and RSV can surge. People who are vaccinated lower their risk of getting seriously ill and needing medical care if they get infected. About 70% of adults in the United States said they probably or definitely will get

By Jenna Wilson Missouri is one of the worst states for infant mortality, driving an investment in programs to reduce the number of sleep-related deaths. According to an annual report from the Missouri Department of Social Services, of all the infant deaths that were caused by non-medical reasons in 2022, 74% were tied to the