When her husband of 30 years was diagnosed with cancer, Cindy wanted to learn as much as she could about new approaches to cancer screenings and care. During his treatments, Cindy spent time researching and decided to be proactive to take care of her health for her family. As a Cuban American, family means everything …
For hematologist-oncologist Dr. Amitkumar Mehta, his passion is to help develop approaches to treat lymphoma, including immunotherapies and targeted therapies that are effective and tolerable. As a clinical trial investigator and director of the Lymphoma and Immune Effector Cell Therapy Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, the only National …
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Chronic kidney disease, or CKD, is a serious condition that impacts more than 35 million adults in the U.S. – that’s more than one in seven adults. But 90% are unaware that they have it, as most people with kidney disease do not have symptoms until their disease is advanced, at which point irreversible kidney …
Few things feel better than stepping outside, taking a deep breath and feeling the warm sun on your skin. But before you do, have you applied sunscreen? No matter the time of year, sun safety should be a priority for you and your family. While sunlight can provide numerous health benefits, overexposure can lead to …
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Moira manages her depression and tardive dyskinesia and is supported by her husband and care partner Forrest. This article was sponsored and developed by Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. Moira and Forrest were compensated by Neurocrine Biosciences to share their story. While the holiday season can often be “the most wonderful time of the year” for many, …
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Facing a health crisis was the furthest thing from Melissa’s mind when she discovered her breast cancer. She was only 38 years old and a busy grad student living in Hawaii. “I was going for my masters in planetary geology, studying the surfaces of the moon and asteroids,” Melissa said. Melissa’s life took a drastic …
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Adolescence is a critical time in everyone’s development — teens and young adults learn to make decisions, manage emotions, create deeper connections with peers and their communities, and build resilience. Young people’s developing brains are well suited to these tasks, but too often the systems that serve them are not. And the unique pressures they …
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A new year often brings new plans for healthier living, but research has shown that only 9% of Americans who make New Year’s resolutions actually complete them. Overly ambitious health and wellness goals can often lead to abandoned resolutions. But what if it were easier? Remember: Health is more than a toned physique. Take it …
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Are you ready to boost your gut health while enjoying a tasty, tangy drink? Try kombucha! Kombucha has become an incredibly popular beverage, and it’s not hard to see why. The fermented tea has naturally occurring probiotics and beneficial bacteria that can improve digestion, enhance immune function and even increase energy levels. If you want …
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If you’re in charge of making the holiday magic happen, you could be feeling a bit overwhelmed. Between organizing gatherings, buying gifts and attending seasonal events, your holiday sparkle may be a little dim. And for many, personal tragedies and local, national and global conflict have made it difficult to feel the joy of the …
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