Walgreens Launches 2019-2020 Flu Index to Monitor Influenza Activity
October 25th 2019Walgreens has officially launched their Flu Index for the 2019-2020 influenza season. The index provides different categories to view, including the Most Recent Flu Index, Search by DMA Market, Top 10 States, and 2018-2019 Flu Index Time Lapse. The index is updated each week to accurately depict each market area and territory of flu activity in the country.
Health Care Organizations Participate in National Drug Take Back Day
October 24th 2019According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 9.9 million Americans misused controlled prescription drugs. On October 26, 2019 health care organizations across the country are participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to help address this public safety and public health issue.
Jennifer Garner, Other Celebrities Advocate for Early Detection During Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 24th 2019In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, actress Jennifer Garner shared a video of herself at her annual mammogram appointment on Instagram, hoping to encourage others to make their appointment and get checked.
Respiratory Care Week: Tips for Keeping Your Lungs Healthy
October 23rd 2019The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2019, there will be about 228,150 new cases of lung cancer and around 142,670 deaths from lung cancer in the United States. With certain lifestyle changes and breathing exercises, we can continue to protect our lungs.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2019: What You Should Know
October 20th 2019Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among women in the U.S. and is the first leading cause of cancer death among women globally. Even with our recent strides in science in the past decade, it is still crucial to understand the warning signs and ways to lower your risk of breast cancer.
Asenapine Approved as First Transdermal Patch for Treatment of Schizophrenia
October 15th 2019Officials from the FDA have approved Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.’s asenapine (Secuado) transdermal system, which is the first-and-only transdermal patch for the treatment of adults with schizophrenia, according to the company.
Varenicline Did Not Improve End-of-Treatment Abstinence in Adolescent Smokers, Study Shows
October 14th 2019A study posted in JAMA Pediatrics evaluated the efficacy and safety of varenicline tartrate for smoking cessation in adolescents and young adults. Compared with the placebo, varenicline tartrate was well-tolerated, but did not improve end-of-treatment abstinence.
Parental Alcohol Use Associated with Congenital Heart Diseases in Offspring
October 9th 2019Both maternal and paternal exposures to alcohol are significantly associated with risk of total congenital heart diseases (CHDs) and some specific CHD phenotypes in offspring, according to a systematic review published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.1
National Alliance on Mental Illness Releases First Free Online Class About Mental Health
October 8th 2019NAMI Basics OnDemand is an adaptation of the in-person NAMI Basics, a free, six-session education program for parents, caregivers, and other family who provide care for adolescents aged 22 or younger who are experiencing mental health symptoms.
Diabetes, High Blood Pressure, Asthma Risk Higher in Young Adults with Food Insecurity
October 7th 2019A study led by researchers at the University of San Francisco found that young adults who are food insecure are more likely to suffer from disorders associated with high body mass index and obstructive airway diseases, like asthma.
Triple-Combination Therapy Improves Lung Function in Adults with Asthma
October 6th 2019Two studies have found that in patients with uncontrolled asthma, the addition of a long-acting muscarinic antagonist to a regimen of inhaled corticosteroid plus long-acting β2-agonist therapy improves lung function and reduces exacerbations.
THC Products May Play a Role in Lung Injuries Associated with E-Cigarettes and Vaping
October 2nd 2019Findings published in the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) suggest that THC products are playing a role in the recent outbreak of lung injuries associated with e-cigarette and vape use.
Raising Awareness for ADHD in October
October 1st 2019Seventeen million children and adults in the United States are currently living with ADHD, a neurodevelopment disorder that is defined by developmentally inappropriate levels of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Each October, ADHD Awareness Month is recognized with different events, activities, and resources to continue shining the light on the condition.
Look After Your Heart: Spreading Awareness of Cardiovascular Disease for World Heart Day 2019
September 29th 2019Each year, 17,900,000 people die from cardiovascular diseases (CVD), including heart disease and stroke. For World Heart Day 2019, the World Heart Federation has created a mission to ensure heart health equity for all.
Be an Active Part of Family Health and Fitness Day
September 28th 201980.2 million people over the age of six are physically inactive in the United States. This leads to an approximate $117 billion in healthcare costs, associated with the many health risks found in inactive people (such as diabetes, obesity, and heart disease).