(StatePoint) Each fall, the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) for Medicare, which runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, is an opportunity for people eligible for Medicare to choose the health plan that will work best for them in the coming year.

(NAPSI)—As people live longer and keep more of their natural teeth, maintaining good oral health becomes an increasingly important part of healthy aging. While oral health problems are not an inevitable part of getting older, changes in health, medications, and physical abilities can affect …

(BPT) - September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of pediatric cancers and recognize the children and families affected by these diseases.

(Mitch Jelniker) - For people diagnosed with small cell lung cancer, the clinical trial conversation belongs in the very first appointment.

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(BPT) - Each year in the U.S., about 15,000 children are diagnosed with cancer. For the families of these children facing the unknown, a wish is more than just a once-in-a-lifetime trip or a one-of-a-kind experience. It's a chance to pause, breathe and experience joy together when they need …

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(NewsUSA) - In 2018, then-52-year-old Todd Repass Jr. stood up after a meal and immediately knew something was wrong. It was terrifying. He felt weak, short of breath, and, at times, dizzy. The eventual diagnosis – atrial fibrillation (AFib) – kicked off a nearly seven-year health journey, d…

(BPT) - More than 41 million Americans are caregivers for aging parents, spouses and other loved ones, and for many, it's becoming part of everyday life. While many new caregivers anticipate helping with medications, doctors' appointments and transportation needs, some of the most challengin…

(StatePoint) Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that can infect people of all ages. While most people develop mild symptoms, for some, including older adults, it can develop into severe illness.

(BPT) - A sandwich is an easy lunch you can quickly make in the morning as you help your kids get ready for a new school day. But the real beauty of a sandwich is that it's infinitely customizable. The only limit is your child's imagination. That's why this back-to-school season, Nature's Ow…

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(Dr. Matthew Holman) - There is a piece of good public health news that deserves more attention: youth tobacco use in the United States has fallen to historically low levels. That progress did not happen by accident. It reflects years of prevention work, stronger age restrictions, public edu…

(BPT) - We tend to think of COVID-19 and flu as cold-weather problems. Flu does usually pick up in the fall and winter, but COVID-19 can circulate at any time of year, and COVID-19 infections have been increasing across the country this summer. With that in mind, now is a good time to take s…

(Peter Pitts, President and Co-founder of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest ) - Consumers purchasing retatrutide online may think they are buying a safe, clinically tested weight-loss drug. They are not. Medical spas and online sellers have built a booming black market around an…

(BPT) - By Kourtney Johnson, RD, LD

(BPT) - By Kourtney Johnson, RD, LD

(BPT) - First pregnancies come with a lot of unknowns, but for Kim Strout, everything had been going smoothly. However, that changed when she reached her 35th week of pregnancy.

(BPT) - Key takeaways

(NewsUSA) - It's no secret that kids today are struggling with mental health. Heightened academic pressure, the stress of growing up, family dynamics and lack of social connection all play a role, alongside the overuse of phones and devices. 

(BPT) - September is Alopecia Areata Awareness Month, a time dedicated to recognizing and celebrating all those affected by alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that causes unpredictable hair loss on the scalp, face and body. Alopecia areata impacts more than 2% of the world's population a…

(Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies) - Over the past few months, you may have come across advertisements online or on social media for a new weight loss drug called retatrutide, also commonly referred to as “Reta” or “GLP-3.” Despite savvy marketing and “personal testimonials,” there is som…

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(BPT) - For people living with depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or other mental health conditions, ketamine therapy may offer an option when other therapies haven't worked. But if you are considering ketamine, either at a clinic or through a prescription obtained via telehea…

(StatePoint) Expanded Access Programs (EAPs) – sometimes referred to as “compassionate use” – can be a possible path to treatment for some people living with a serious or life-threatening illness.

(Erika Braaksma ) - While World Lung Cancer Day was recognized on August 1, the urgent need to raise global awareness for those affected by the disease and to accelerate the search for a cure remains year-round. With this ongoing mission in mind, Lung Cancer Foundation of America (LCFA) and …

(BPT) - The transition from summer days to the back-to-school season is notoriously hectic. Between new routines, extracurriculars and supply shopping, schedules are packed. But there's one thing that shouldn't get lost in the shuffle: a back-to-school health checklist.