National Condom Week came into being to raise awareness about the importance of using condoms to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and diseases (STDs) like syphilis, gonorrhea, AIDS, and unplanned pregnancies. But also, and equally as important, to encourage open conversations about sexual health and empower individuals to make informed choices regarding their personal sexual […]
Several conditions impact Black communities more strongly than other racial groups. As Healthline reports, some of these conditions are more common among Black people. In others, Black people may have worse outcomes or develop conditions earlier. Causes of racial disparities in health Before we delve into the conditions, it’s important to understand why some of […]
South Carolina health officials are warning of “irreversible” neurological damage in children as measles-related hospitalizations climb in the state. As Fox News reports, of the 876 confirmed cases in the state’s upstate outbreak, at least 19 patients have been admitted with serious complications. “Some of these complications include measles encephalitis, or inflammation of the brain, in children […]
February 8 through 14 is Heart Failure Awareness Week, a nationwide campaign by the Heart Failure Society of America (HFSA) to bring awareness to the risk factors, signs, symptoms, and treatment of heart failure (HF). Heart failure is a serious yet often misunderstood condition that occurs when the heart can’t pump blood effectively, leading to […]
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, the first Friday and Saturday are also Give Kids a Smile Day, and February 9th is National Toothache Day, so it appears that February is a good time to talk about kids’ dental health. Give Kids a Smile The Give Kids A Smile® (GKAS) program, launched nationally in […]
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. On Friday, February 6, National Wear Red Day®, people and landmarks across the nation will “go red” to raise awareness of women’s No. 1 killer. Join the Go Red for Women Movement The American Heart Association (AHA), devoted to changing the future to […]
February 4 is World Cancer Day, and 2026 is the second year of the new “United by Unique” campaign, which focuses on a people-centered approach to cancer care. Cancer touches millions of lives in countless ways but it doesn’t define who we are. Organized by UICC (Union for International Cancer Control) since 2000, this global initiative has become […]
Colon cancer is officially the deadliest cancer for people under 50 in the US — a shift that happened more rapidly than cancer researchers expected. As Business Insider reports, new data shows that in 2023, colon cancer eclipsed breast cancer, which had been the leading cause of cancer death in young adults for over a decade. […]
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration to help bolster the state’s efforts to prevent the spread of New World Screwworm (NWS) flies, his office said Thursday. As CBS News reports, the larva of the insect can burrow into the flesh of living mammals like cows and horses, and can be deadly. The flies have not reached […]
Whether you’re interested in improving your sleep quality, warding off high blood pressure, or just making sure that you’re getting enough daily steps, wearable health tracking has become enormously popular among the health-conscious. But as PCMag reports, when it comes to brain-related health issues, like dementia, we’ve seen less innovation in the consumer tech space, at least in […]