January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is a leading cause of vision loss and blindness in the United States. It is a condition in which elevated eye pressure may damage the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain. There are many different types of glaucoma, but the most common type in the United […]
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that Cervical Cancer was once a leading cause of cancer death for women in the United States? Well today, thanks to early screening and improved prevention measures, the impact of this form of cancer has been greatly reduced. Still, nearly 14,500 women in the United States […]
Measles cases are climbing fast in South Carolina, and health officials say the outbreak is now spreading beyond state borders. As HealthDay News reports, the South Carolina Department of Public Health has confirmed 99 new measles cases since January 6, bringing the state’s total to 310 cases, officials said in their latest update on Friday. About 200 people […]
A new analysis of dozens of peer-reviewed medical studies found no link between the use of Tylenol in pregnancy and diagnoses of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities in children. As CBS News reports, the research, published Friday in the journal The Lancet, shows that “the best available human evidence does not support a causal link between […]
Having trouble sleeping? (Really, who doesn’t these days?) Well, you’re in luck, because as of January 2026, sleep apnea management is seeing new innovation with FDA-approved implantable nerve stimulators for CPAP-intolerant patients, new dental therapies, and upcoming oral medications. While traditional treatments remain, the focus is expanding to include these advanced options and integrating sleep health […]
Wellness tech abounds at CES. As PCMag reports, at this year’s tech convention, there were myriad devices that promise to combat loneliness, detect life-threatening food allergens, prevent hip fractures, track perimenopause symptoms, smooth wrinkles, and more. Read on for PCMag’s picks of the top Wellness Tech from CES 2026. Peri Winner of the official Best Wellness Tech category […]
Last week, Robert F Kennedy Jr announced and the Department of Agriculture released a new set of dietary guidelines, and it includes a food pyramid that looks very different from the one you probably remember. “As secretary of Health and Human Services, my message is clear: Eat real food,” Kennedy said. He called the change “the most […]
Doctors’ visits for flu-like symptoms — fevers, sore throat, extreme fatigue and body aches — have hit the highest level in nearly 30 years, according to the latest stats issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and are likely to continue to rise in the coming weeks. As NBC News reports, it’s not just a […]
January 9th is National Apricot day – in fact the entire month of January has been named Apple & Apricot Month – which may seem odd considering that the apricot’s growing season is during the Summer and you’d be hard pressed to find any fresh apricots in your grocer’s aisles right now. However, apricots are […]
More than 50 years ago – on December 31, 1969 – President Richard Nixon signed a proclamation designating January as National Blood Donor Month (NBDM). The new monthly observance was meant to honor voluntary blood donors and to encourage more people to give blood at a time when more blood is desperately needed. “National Blood Donor Month […]