How one woman showed up for herself after a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis

(BPT) - This content is sponsored and provided by Novartis.“I have cancer. Cancer doesn’t have me.”Lisa, a Maryland mother, grandmother, travel agent and minister, is adamant about …

How reimbursement policies can affect patient access to anesthesia care

(BPT) - Hospitals nationwide — especially those in rural or other underserved areas where staffing is challenging — count …
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5 Steps to Sleep Better and Improve Heart Health

(Family Features) There’s more to maintaining a healthy heart than just eating right and exercising regularly. While these …
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The US teen suicide rate is on the rise

Canva Over the past five years, suicide has been the second-leading cause of death for people ages 15-19 in the United …
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Prioritizing Your Gut & Feminine Health: 3 Reasons Why You Should Kickstart Your Day with a Daily Probiotic

(BPT) - For women who want to embark on the journey to improve their overall health, it can be confusing to know where to start. From …
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5 changes to reproductive health care in the US since Roe's reversal

Canva The federal fight for reproductive rights began in 1965 when the Supreme Court ruled against states trying to prohibit the …
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How one woman’s rare type of ovarian cancer was almost overlooked

(BPT) - Richmond, Virginia, resident Tiffany Stout never realized that in the prime of her life she would not only be battling …
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Finding joy in the darkness: A teenage cancer patient’s story of hope, family and an amazing trip

(BPT) - Emma Frommeyer is a typical teenager in so many ways. She loves music, makeup and hanging out with friends. She’s also an incredibly smart honor roll student, however, there is one …

From struggle to success: One woman’s weight loss journey

- Real patient taking CONTRAVE at the time of her interview in January 2023 and compensated for sharing her inspiring story. …
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A rare strength: What one advocate wants you to know about the rare disease community

(BPT) - By definition, the term “rare” implies something uncommon. When applied to diseases, it means a condition that …
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Resources for Finding and Comparing Health Care Providers

(Family Features) Getting health care for yourself or a loved one is a big responsibility, especially if you are starting with …
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A Cleaner Way to Cook

4 benefits of cooking with propane-powered appliances (Family Features) If you’ve made a lifestyle choice to eat …
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Are you living with type 2 diabetes? You might need emergency glucagon, too

(BPT) - Pale skin, shakiness and sweating are just a few symptoms you might associate with hypoglycemia, which is known to be common …
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6 Steps to Get Better Sleep and Improve Heart Health

(Family Features) There's more to maintaining a healthy heart than just eating right and exercising regularly. While these practices play an important role in both cardiovascular and overall health and well-being, getting a good night's sleep is also key.

A Life Without Limits Despite a Rare Disease Diagnosis

-(BPT) - Patient Advocate and Former U.S. Congressman Gregg Harper Shares his Family’s Journey with Fragile X Syndrome and Discusses the Importance of Clinical Trials to Advance Treatment …

Keeping My Body Moving and My Attitude Positive While Living with ALS

(BPT) - This content is sponsored by Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA) and is intended for U.S. audiences only. Ned Patterson is an actual patient who is taking RADICAVA® …

Non-Surgical GentleCure™ Treatment Cures 50,000th Skin Cancer Patient

(NewsUSA) - Fifty thousand people in the U.S. have had their skin cancer cured without going to hospitals or undergoing traditional Mohs surgery, avoiding that treatment’s pain, …

Why Every Woman Should Learn About Triple-Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)

(BPT) - We often talk about breast cancer as if it is one disease. “Yeah, she had breast cancer,” or “she had a lump removed.” Even, “she has breast cancer. She’s …

Game On: A Former Professional Soccer Player Shares Her Perspective on Living with Ulcerative Colitis

(BPT) - “It’s the stuff fans can’t see that’s hard to deal with.”Pushing through challenges is something professional soccer player, coach, and avid runner Rosie White* …

A marathon, not a sprint: Life with chronic myeloid leukemia

(BPT) - On a Friday night in 1999, Al saw a TV commercial about a new cancer treatment that was enrolling patients in a clinical trial — a novel, targeted therapy that scientists were …

How Melissa Joan Hart Gets Relief for Her Dry Eyes

(Family Features) When Melissa Joan Hart first began experiencing dry, irritated eyes, she wasn't sure how to relieve her symptoms. However, after a recommendation, she learned of a line of products designed to relieve dry eye symptoms of eye dryness, burning, itching and discomfort.

Tobacco continues to play a starring role on screen – fueling youth e-cigarette public health crisis in the process

(BPT) - “Tobacco’s Starring Role,” Truth Initiative’s fifth annual “While You Were Streaming” study of the most popular 2021 onscreen entertainment among 15- to …

Sleep Health Tips: Basic Steps for a Happier, Healthier and Improved YOU

(BPT) - We have all been taught about the importance of getting a good night’s sleep. But do you know why? Healthy sleep doesn’t just help us feel rested and fully charged during the day, …

Understanding the Most Common Type of Breast Cancer: What Every Woman Should Know When It Spreads

(BPT) - One of the worst things a woman can hear is: “You have cancer.”The unfortunate reality is that one in every eight women in the U.S. is diagnosed with breast cancer at some point …

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5 Simple Solutions for Proper Nasal Hygiene

(Family Features) Your nose is essential for conditioning the air you breathe and serves as the first line of defense against dust, …
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Selecting a Health Care Provider: Resources to guide your selection

(Family Features) Getting health care for yourself or a loved one is a big responsibility, especially if you’re just getting …
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5 Sleep Habits Essential for Heart Health

(Family Features) In the days following a time change due to daylight saving time, research shows a marked increase in heart …
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Consumer Health Website Helps People Safely Choose & Use Self-Care Products

(NewsUSA) - The ever-changing landscape of self-care offers consumers an array of choices that can sometimes feel overwhelming. To …
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Treating Chronic Migraine: One woman’s path to managing the disease

(BPT) - Serving in law enforcement is a notoriously stressful profession – but imagine doing it while battling nausea, …
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