An experimental drug that could be a breakthrough in the treatment of one of the deadliest known cancers is driving demand at clinics while awaiting full government approval. As USA Today reports, Daraxonrasib, a drug that targets the gene mutation behind most pancreatic cancer diagnoses, was given the green light to begin an early access program for […]
May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month, and as the temperatures warm up, the ticks begin to emerge and concerns about the disease increase. This time of year, both people and pets alike are bound to come across ticks, which could potentially lead to illnesses such as lyme disease. As USA Today reports, while tick exposure […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Sunday declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a “public health emergency of international concern.” As CNN reports, this latest epidemic is being driven by the Bundibugyo virus, one of several viruses known as Orthoebolaviruses that can cause Ebola disease, according to WHO. The outbreak does not […]
May is National Arthritis Awareness Month. The month is an opportunity to educate the public about the growing prevalence of arthritis and encourage lifestyle choices that can help prevent it. During Arthritis Awareness Month, people learn about the different types of arthritis, their causes, symptoms, and treatments. They also share resources and information with their patients and […]
On May 13th, join millions of people around the world in celebrating their love for hummus on International Hummus Day. Consume, share, celebrate and profess your love for this special food. Actually, since National Hummus Day is May 15, why not celebrate all week long? What is Hummus? Hummus is an ancient recipe straight from […]
Let’s be real. Managing diabetes can be complicated. And with so much to juggle, vision health often gets overlooked. But here’s the thing: diabetic macular edema (DME) is a serious complication for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, especially if not detected or treated. That’s why, in late April, Genentech announced the launch […]
Maintaining your own backyard chicken coop comes with many benefits, with fresh eggs at the top of the list. But raising chickens is not without its pitfalls, as many people are now realizing. As Delish reports, over 30 people across 13 different states have succumbed to Salmonella poisoning that has since been linked to backyard poultry, including […]
Every May, beginning on Mother’s Day, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office on Women’s Health (OWH) leads National Women’s Health Week (NWHW). This year, NWHW takes place from May 10-16. This observance aims to highlight women’s health issues and priorities, and to encourage women of all ages to prioritize their physical, […]
May 8 is World Ovarian Cancer Day, and it’s an important time to raise awareness, because while the symptoms may be easy to overlook, the impact isn’t. What is Ovarian Cancer? ‘Ovarian cancer’ is not a singular diagnosis, rather it is an umbrella term for a multitude of different types of cancer that affect the […]
Before we go into why it’s important, just what is “Barometric Pressure” anyway? Barometric pressure, also called atmospheric pressure, is the measure of the weight of Earth’s atmosphere. The atmosphere has five layers: exosphere, thermosphere, mesosphere, stratosphere, and troposphere, which is the layer closest to the Earth’s surface. Barometric pressure increases as altitude decreases, with […]