Harvard University explains that “A bladder infection, also called cystitis, is caused by abnormal growth of bacteria inside the bladder, the balloon-like organ that stores urine.” Bladder infections are very common, according to the Mayo Clinic, with over 3 million cases per year. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), report …
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Today is the American Cancer Society’s 44th annual Great American Smokeout. It is a day when thousands of smokers across America make a commitment to live a healthier life by taking the first steps towards learning and planning to quit smoking. According to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “Smoking remains …
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According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), “Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat. Insulin, a hormone made by the pancreas, helps glucose from …
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November is Prematurity Awareness Month. Its purpose is for “organizations and individuals to come together to raise awareness about the seriousness of premature birth, and how dangerous it is worldwide.” In the United States, the organization, March of Dimes, has taken the lead in championing the awareness efforts for this public health crisis. According to …
This is World Antibiotics Awareness Week. It is a global campaign to “increase awareness of antibiotic resistance and to encourage best practices among the general public, health workers and policy makers to avoid the further emergence and spread of antibiotic resistance,” states the World Health Organization (WHO). According to the United States Centers for Disease …