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Living with narcolepsy: Tatiana's journey with this rare disorder

(BPT) - Tatiana loves hiking, training their service dog, and attending open-mic nights and poetry slams. When Tatiana was unable to stay awake and started falling asleep in college classes, they …
Celebrating innovation happens from the inside out
(BPT) - For more than a century, Johnson & Johnson has been synonymous with innovation in science and medicine by moving the needle in building a world where complex diseases are prevented and …
Breaking Free from Recurrent C. diff, a Serious Gut Infection
(BPT) - Every year, nearly half a million people in the U.S. suffer from a serious and potentially deadly infection called Clostridioides difficile or C. diff.1,2 C. diff is a bacteria that can …
9 types of food that provide comfort during hot flashes
Hone Health shares 9 food categories that can help women better endure hot flashes during perimenopause.

The promise of progress: Advancing awareness and care for neurofibromatosis type 1

(BPT) - Every parent prioritizes the health and wellbeing of their child. For most, this means regular checkups and tracking their growth and development. But for some parents like Kim, it's a …

Stay Protected During the Holidays: What to Know About COVID-19

(BPT) - As the holiday season approaches, it's important to remember that it often comes with a heightened risk for respiratory viruses like COVID-19.1 Data from the past four years suggest COVID-19 …

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What Are Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs)?
(NAPSI)— Over 12.5 million Americans are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid, but many don’t realize this and could be missing out on some valuable benefits. People who qualify for both …
Stuff Those Stockings with Skin Care Solutions
(Family Features) Even if you have the perfect gifts picked out for your nearest and dearest, there's still time to add some stocking stuffers like these that are sure to please all the favorite ladies in your life.
Alleviating the Burden in Treating Type 1 Diabetes and Chronic Kidney Disease
(Family Features) While diabetes gets a lot of attention, people with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) are frequently overlooked when drug companies develop new medications.
Dr. Linda Carpenter, M.D., models the Relivion, a take-home device for treatment at her office at Butler Hospital.
How to heal the pathology of brain circuitry with a wearable, take-home device to treat depression
At Butler Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, Dr. Linda Carpenter, M.D., talks about the successful completion of clinical trials she led for a wearable, take-home device to treat depression.
Hispanic Americans are more likely to develop diabetes than are other ethnicities­ but you can protect yourself.
Hispanic Americans Are More at Risk for Diabetes Than Are Other Ethnicities
(NAPSI)—If you or someone you care for is among the nearly 40 million Americans the Centers for Disease Control estimates have diabetes, chances are good you won’t even know it. That’s because …

African Americans Are 60% More at Risk for Diabetes than other Ethnicities

African Americans are more likely to develop diabetes than are other ethnicities,­ but you can protect yourself.
(NAPSI)—If you or someone you care for is ever among the nearly 40 million Americans the Centers for Disease Control estimates have diabetes, chances are good you won’t even know it. That’s …

Diabetes is More Common Than You May Realize

Early screening, lifestyle changes and personalized medical care can help you protect yourself from this life-altering disease.
(NAPSI)—If you or someone you care for is among the 1 in 3 U.S. adults estimated to have prediabetes, a condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough yet to be …
Recognizing Polymyalgia Rheumatica: An Expert’s Guidance to Early Diagnosis, Treatment Options, and Symptom Management
(BPT) - As people age, it's sometimes easy to attribute body aches to daily routines or external factors. However, stiffness and pain in a person's shoulders, neck or hips could signal something more …
Deserving More: Sherly’s Journey to Managing Migraine Attacks
(BPT) - By Sherly P.Coming of age in Puerto Rico, life was vibrant. As a family matriarch, I baked, cooked, and cared for 30+ relatives. My house was always the center of our family's activities. …
Help Wanted: How clinical trials help fight disease
(Family Features) Clinical trials are necessary for finding new ways of preventing, detecting or treating diseases, but often, limited participation creates challenges for meeting clinical trial goals.
From tuberculosis to heart disease: How the leading causes of death in America have changed
Death Records examined data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to understand and explain the evolution in causes of death in America.
How to Help Families and Friends Prevent Respiratory Illnesses This Holiday Season
(BPT) - By SanofiThe holiday season is upon us — along with the many in-person gatherings that come along with it. This time of year, it's important to know how to help keep your family …
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5 expert tips to treat your heart well this holiday season

(BPT) - It’s that time of year again when we gather with loved ones to celebrate the holiday season. This year, when you enjoy a delicious holiday meal with friends and family, over-indulge in …

Keep Your Cup Full: 5 Tips to Stay Well While Caregiving

(BPT) - As a caregiver, focusing on someone else’s well-being is, quite literally, a full-time job, leaving little time or energy to focus on personal care. If you’re unwell, though, it …

HOME is Where the Research is: How the RECONNECT Study is Revolutionizing Fragile X Syndrome Clinical Trials

(BPT) - When her infant son Sam turned one, Robin Blackwood sensed something wasn’t right.“He wasn’t doing the things that children at that age typically start to do; like trying to …

5 tips for breathing easier during cold and flu season

(BPT) - Did you ever wonder why it may be harder to breathe during cold and flu season? Cold air, for one thing. Cold air can irritate airways and make them narrower, increasing mucus production. …

Dedication over the past decade

(BPT) - For adults who are diagnosed with a lung disease called idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, long lasting (chronic) interstitial lung disease in which lung fibrosis continues to worsen (progress), …

Updated Treatment Recommendations for Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)

(BPT) - Jim, an 81-year-old former lawyer who lives in Sarasota, Florida, was in Aruba on vacation in the late 1970s when he first experienced an uncomfortable feeling in his legs, almost like …

Workplace Wellness: An RD's Top Five Ways to Maintain Wellness at the Office this Cold and Flu Season

(BPT) - As the chill of autumn settles in, it brings more with it than just crunchy, colorful leaves and seasonally-inspired drinks. The onset of cold and flu season has officially arrived. Coupled …

Navigating my “new normal” after an unexpected type 1 diabetes diagnosis

(BPT) - Sponsored by SanofiA sudden type 1 diabetes diagnosis can turn someone’s world completely upside down. As individuals and their loved ones grapple with this new reality, many will face …
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Your internal body clock can help wake you up without an alarm.
Why do I feel better when I wake myself up instead of relying on an alarm? A neurologist explains the science of a restful night’s sleep
You can train your brain to wake up on time naturally.
The 7 healthiest Chipotle orders, ranked by a registered dietician
Hone Health shares the seven best Chipotle orders for weight loss, according to a registered dietician, as well as tips to order with weight loss in mind.
The major COVID variants we've seen so far and which one to look out for right now
Stacker consulted research from Yale Medical School and the World Health Organization to find how SARS-CoV-2 has evolved since 2020. 
6 high-fiber foods for weight loss
Ro explores the relationship between fiber and weight loss, six high-fiber foods for weight loss, and how incorporating these items into your diet can support your goals.
Battling fatigue: Why veterans are at risk for hormone imbalance
Hone Health shares insights from veterans who experienced low testosterone after serving, and why the right treatment is so hard to come by.
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