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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 …
You may be able to get more health care at less cost.
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.

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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 more likely to develop diabetes than are other ethnicities,­ but you can protect yourself.
African Americans Are 60% More at Risk for Diabetes than other Ethnicities
(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 …
Early screening, lifestyle changes and personalized medical care can help you protect yourself from this life-altering disease.
Diabetes is More Common Than You May Realize
(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 …
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 …
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.
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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.
How you can help veterans every day
The rate of death by suicide is rising among veterans. The most common stressor is a serious relationship difficulty.
The Towler family takes a portrait at Fort Cavazos (previously Fort Hood) just months before a permanent change of station to Germany. (Photo Credits: Betty Towler)
Volunteer Finds Community in Military and Veteran Caregiver Network
(NAPSI)—If you or someone you care for is ever among America’s more than 2 million military personnel or in their families—or even if you’re not—here’s a story you may find inspiring: …
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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 …

Nationwide Epilepsy Clinical Trial Investigates Potential New Treatment

(BPT) - There is a new study evaluating a promising potential new treatment for epilepsy called Rise. Clinics across the nation are currently seeking to enroll participants in this study between the …

Tara’s journey: Navigating life as a young adult living with narcolepsy

(BPT) - When she was a full-time college student, Tara was also pretty busy with two part-time jobs working in healthcare, being a dog mom, and spending time with her two nephews and her niece. Her …

Debunking myths and misinformation during flu season

(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, …