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A Breath of Fresh Air: One Woman’s Journey Living with COPD

(BPT) - "I was out of breath all the time."For Julie, it was a diagnosis that came as a shock — and had a huge impact on her life. She started having exacerbations that were so bad, she said, …
Expert Tips for Staying Healthy This Winter: What older adults and caregivers need to know
(Family Features) As the colder winter weather settles in, rates of respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID-19 and RSV can rise. … Read More
Clinical Trials Expand Patients' Treatment Options
(Family Features) For health conditions with no cure, effective treatments are the next best option. Consider these facts about … Read More
What’s in and what’s out for 2025
(BPT) - Welcome to 2025! This new year is full of opportunities to improve your life and rethink your priorities. Do you know what … Read More

Noninvasive Eye Infection Treatment Shows Promise

(NewsUSA) - Those who suffer from eye infections that threaten a person’s vision have a new treatment option that is noninvasive and counters the problem of antibiotic resistance, based on recent …

Asthma in Winter: Navigating Symptoms During the Colder Months

(BPT) - For many, winter is a time for ice skating, cozy family gatherings, and hitting the slopes, but for the 28 million people in the U.S. living with asthma, winter can pose unique challenges. …

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Rare Diagnosis Reveals Surprising Link Between Mysterious Symptoms
(BPT) - As he approached his 40th birthday, Andrew began experiencing strange symptoms — fatigue, bone pain and frequent trips … Read More
What You Need to Know About Glaucoma
(Family Features) More than 4.2 million Americans live with glaucoma, a leading cause of vision loss in the nation. Although … Read More
Cómo la donación de sangre salva y mejora vidas en su comunidad
(NewsUSA) - Cada 2 segundos, alguna persona en los Estados Unidos necesita sangre.  Una sola donación puede salvar vidas. En … Read More
How Donating Blood Saves and Improves Lives in Your Community
(NewsUSA) - Every 2 seconds, someone in the United States needs blood, and a single donation can save lives. Shortages in the … Read More
Women are being notified that they need to take action if they have dense breasts
Northwell Health focuses on how women need access to supplemental screening tests to find the cancers that mammograms might miss. Read More

Ultimate skincare guide for the winter holidays

(BPT) - While this may be the most wonderful time of the year in many ways, it's not ideal for your skin. Between frigid temps, brisk wind outside and ultra-dry, overheated air inside — not to …

Much more than a 'bad cold': Tracy’s frightening RSV story

(BPT) - Sponsored by GSK – When Tracy, a GSK patient advocate and 66-year-old retiree, started coughing, she assumed it was just her chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) acting up …
Reducing Your Risk of RSV: What You Need to Know
(NAPSI)—As cold and flu season sets in, a seemingly simple cold could signal a more serious concern for some people—but there’s … Read More
COVID-19 is Not the Same Disease for Everyone
(BPT) - The summer spike in COVID-19 infections, triggered in part by a rise in new variants of the virus, was an unpleasant reminder … Read More
Millions of Americans live with type 2 diabetes—A division 1 football family shares how they tackle the disease head-on
(BPT) - The following story was prepared and sponsored by Novo Nordisk. Calvin, Patrice, and Cam Ward are paid spokespersons of Novo … Read More
From Uncertainty to Strength: Navigating Life with Cervical Cancer
(BPT) - Sponsored by Pfizer Inc. and Genmab A/SIt never occurred to Courtney that the difficulties she was having with sleeping and … Read More
Treatment Options After Surgery That May Help Prevent Melanoma Cancer from Coming Back
(BPT) - In 2024, more than 100,000 people will be diagnosed with melanoma, a form of skin cancer characterized by the uncontrolled … Read More
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Tips for a Safe and Festive Holiday Season
(Family Features) While preparing for holiday festivities, keep these recommendations in mind to help protect yourself from … Read More
What You Should Know About IBD
(Family Features) It may not be something you like to talk about, but if you have gastrointestinal (GI) problems, your symptoms … Read More
Tips for Older Adults and Caregivers This Holiday Season
(Family Features) The holidays are coming up, and many people will be celebrating with family and friends. The start of colder … Read More
Regular Eye Exams are Essential to Living Your Best Life with Diabetes
(NAPSI)—Many people don’t know it but diabetes is a leading cause of vision loss. Fortunately, early detection could save your … Read More
How to combat toxic bosses: Social media and flexible work can save careers, new research shows
If you have a toxic boss – and who hasn’t? – you can find solace online, or at home. Read More
News for a healthful life

(BPT) - When most people think of advanced melanoma treatment, their first thought likely includes chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. Immuno-oncology (IO), also known as immunotherapy, has changed …

(BPT) - By BrandpointMichael was only four years old when he was diagnosed with hemophilia B, a genetic bleeding disorder that affects the body's ability to generate factor IX, a protein crucial for …

(BPT) - Expecting mothers have countless preparations to make before their little ones arrive, from decorating the nursery and installing a car seat to picking a pediatrician and thinking about …

(BPT) - Content sponsored and provided by Pfizer. Ashley partnered with Pfizer to share her experience living with moderate to severe rheumatoid arthritis (RA).Growing up, Ashley was active, played …
(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 …

(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 …

(BPT) - (In Partnership with Eli Lilly and Company)Are you forgetting your words or losing your train of thought more than usual? Memory and thinking issues can be easily dismissed as signs of normal …
(BPT) - If you or someone you care for is living with diabetes, you know it's important to stay up to date on the latest diabetes management guidelines. These updates for healthcare professionals …