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Sponsored by Alkermes, Inc. By Pam, mother of a 31-year-old son living with schizophrenia This sponsored story you are about to read may not be representative of all people living with schizophrenia. The opinions expressed here are those of Pam, a mother of a person living with schizophrenia, and are not a substitute for medical …

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Posted: November 29, 2023 | Word Count: 178 Novavax, a global company advancing vaccines with its Matrix-M™ adjuvant, joined forces with HealthyWomen and actor, mother and business owner Nicole Ari Parker to launch Choose to Protect™, a campaign to educate the public about the importance of COVID vaccination and the different types of COVID vaccines. …

New survey found majority of U.S. adults aged 45+ wanted a range of COVID vaccine options Read More »

For many family caregivers, supporting a loved one through a health journey can be overwhelming, isolating and lonely. Fortunately, CaringBridge, the global leading no-cost health platform, addresses those needs by improving emotional health and social support, helping people come together in support of healing. As the world gears up for GivingTuesday, you have the opportunity …

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Alexandra, a resilient single woman of color, defied societal norms and faced family stigma when she decided to seek fertility assistance through CCRM Fertility to have her first child. Confronted with the deeply ingrained misconception that “Black women don’t ask for fertility help,” she courageously chose to navigate a path that many in her family …

Shattering Stereotypes: The Top 7 Myths About Black Fertility Uncovered Read More »

The holiday season is upon us. Nearly half of Americans are planning to travel for the holidays this year, according to a recent survey.[1] With more people passing through high-contact spaces like airports and hotels and gathering with loved ones, it also means your exposure to respiratory illnesses will be greater in the coming weeks. …

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Holiday shopping and gift-giving can often be challenging, but even more so when shopping for a person living with dementia. There are more than 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. Depending on the stage of disease, some well-intentioned gifts may no longer be appropriate or practical for the person. For the holiday season, the …

Holiday gift guide for people living with dementia and their caregivers Read More »

During the month of November, we honor our nation’s veterans for their hard work and dedication to protect everyone’s freedoms. It’s also an important time to recognize their freedom and desire to live a high quality of life after their service is complete. To do this, veterans need access to the health care they have …

Removing barriers of care for U.S. veterans who need surgery Read More »

The holidays are here and it’s time to celebrate! No matter how you mark the winter holidays, chances are you’ll be purchasing gifts, cooking and decking the halls with friends and family. When making your list and checking it twice, make sure to put safety at the very top of the page. Nothing ruins the …

4 important safety tips to keep in mind this holiday season Read More »

By Dr. Peter Sebeny In today’s pop culture, the term “pandemic” is synonymous with COVID-19. However, over the course of human history, some of the deadliest pandemics have been caused by the influenza (flu) virus.1 Since then, the scientific community has pursued groundbreaking advancements in improving protection against the flu.1 We know more about influenza …

A wolf in sheep’s clothing: Are you underestimating the burden of flu? Read More »

For people living with chronic autoimmune conditions, such as Thyroid Eye Disease (TED), regular patient-doctor visits are an important part of tracking symptom progression and staying on top of care. Findings from a recent survey of 116 U.S. adults living with TED reveal a significant gap in communication at these appointments — with only 36% …

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