Category: Health & Wellness

Can AI Detect Breast Cancer?

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Can AI help improve patient outcomes when it comes to breast cancer? Seven major medical centers have partnered on a $16 million study to find out. As PCMag reports, hundreds of thousands of mammogram images will be randomly assigned for interpretation by either a radiologist or a radiologist who’s assisted by Transpara, an FDA-approved AI […]

Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite

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They may give you the heebie-jeebies, but bed bugs are not just found under the covers. In fact, the whole “bed” thing is a misnomer, because they’re actually common household bugs. As Angi reports, it helps to know where bed bugs hide if you suspect they’ve made your home theirs. Sometimes the only indication they’re present may be some […]

Have an Apple a Day in October… National Apple Month!

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October is National Apple Month! National With all the wild and far-reaching foodie holidays, the simple Apple Month is the only national, generic apple promotion in the United States. Originally founded in 1904 as National Apple Week, it was expanded to the entire month of October because, well, apples are sweet, delicious, nutritious, and in […]

October 13 is Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day

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We’re in the middle of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but advocates and medical professionals have set aside a special day to focus solely on Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC). Here’s why…. What is Metastatic Breast Cancer? According to the Cleveland Clinic, Metastatic Breast Cancer is the most advanced stage of breast cancer. MBC is also classified […]

Sephora and Rare Beauty’s “Make A Rare Impact” Join Forces for the Third Year in Honor of World Mental Health Day

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Sephora and Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez have announced the return of their joint “Make A Rare Impact” campaign in recognition of World Mental Health Day, to raise awareness and mobilize efforts in support of mental health. According to the press release, this year’s campaign will see Sephora donate 100%* of new Rare Beauty fine fragrance […]

Voice Changes Can Signal Many Serious Underlying Health Conditions – What to Know

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Everyone gets the occasional frog in their throat that makes their voice sound different temporarily. Sometimes a cold or seasonal allergies are to blame, especially when you have that post-nasal drip. Aging can also cause changes in how you speak. But in some cases, these voice changes can linger and serve as a sign of a more serious […]

October is ADHD Awareness Month – Parents Look at (or Overlook) Diet to Help Manage It

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October Is National Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Awareness Month. ADHD is a medical condition that affects how the brain works. It can take many forms, in that people with ADHD may be challenged with inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder affects approximately 11% of children in the U.S., according to the Centers […]

It’s Mental Illness Awareness Week and Friday is World Mental Health Day

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Mental health affects everyone. While one in five U.S. adults experiences a mental health condition annually, the impact extends to the friends, family, coworkers, and others who support them. Mental health is something we all experience, manage, and need support with. No one should have to face these challenges alone. Recognizing the need to raise […]

Fall Temperature Fluctuations Can Take a Real Toll – Here’s How to Stay Healthy

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While fall is linked with changing leaves and crisp weather, it’s also high time for temperature fluctuations. Depending on where you live, you may spend some days bundled up in a sweater, followed by others sweating in short sleeves — all within the same week. But as Yahoo Life reports, fall also signals the start […]