According to Live Science, Ultraviolet (UV) Light, “is a type of electromagnetic radiation that makes black-light posters glow and is responsible for summer tans-and sunburns. However, too much exposure to UV radiation is damaging to living tissue.” The sun is the source of UV radiation and falls in a spectrum range between visible light and …
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Today, July 8, 2019 has been declared National Blueberry Day by the organization, Holiday Insights. The purpose of this day is to recognize the amazing health benefits of this tasty berry that is loaded with fiber and rich in antioxidants. According to the Blueberry Council, “Blueberries are also a good source of dietary fiber. Dietary …
The Arthritis Foundation sponsors Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month every July to increase awareness, promote the need for a cure, and spur advocacy for those suffering from juvenile arthritis. The Arthritis Foundation explains that children’s juvenile arthritis is different from the arthritis that affects older adults in that they “suffer from various forms of arthritis. Their …
July is National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness Prevention Month (NCCAPM), when organizations and individuals nationwide come together to raise awareness about cleft and craniofacial conditions including “orofacial birth defects and conditions acquired as a result of trauma, burns, and disease.” The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explains that a cleft lip or …
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According to the organization, Group B Strep International, “Group B Streptococcus (GBS), or Streptococcus agalactiae, is a type of bacteria that is naturally found in the digestive and lower reproductive tracts of both men and women. About 1 in 4 pregnant women ‘carry’ or are ‘colonized’ with GBS.” The Mayo Clinic explains that while GBS …
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