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Both men and women are impacted by this often-symptomless disease, but women are four times more likely to develop osteoporosis, or low bone density. Some 54 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis and the painful fractures that can result from having weakened...

For those managing diabetes, health complications are always a concern, including heart disease, chronic kidney disease, and nerve damage, especially in the feet. Among these concerns are complications with vision, and doctors emphasize the need for education and...

Increased awareness and use of prevention measures are key to reducing the incidence of HIV among all Americans. In March, however, focus is placed on HIV awareness for women and girls, who face unique challenges in preventing and treating this disease. Each year,...

With heart disease causing more deaths among American men and women than any other disease or other cause, it is clear the more we know about risks and prevention the better. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease kills one in four...

Cervical cancer ranks as the fourth most common cancer among women. For those who may be diagnosed, the good news is it continues to be among the most treatable when caught in early stages. The even better news is it is now among the most preventable thanks to the HPV...

Not so many years ago, a woman diagnosed with diabetes was discouraged from having a baby. The concern over the impact of high blood sugar levels on the baby’s development prompted many doctors to advise that the risk was too great. Today, expectant mothers routinely...

Defining gratitude – The feeling of warmth you experience when you are appreciative of someone’s presence or actions Appreciating those good things in our lives that we often take for granted Acknowledging the gifts and benefits we receive in our lives that are...

Some 15 million children and adolescents in the U.S. are affected by obesity and obesity-related conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and asthma, and these numbers continue to grow. Over the past three decades, obesity has doubled among children and tripled among...

One of the more recent vaccines recommended by doctors for children and young adults is the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Used and administered in the US since 2006, this vaccine is considered a difference maker in the prevention of certain cancers, especially...