Taking Care of Your Health

During Handwashing Awareness Week, Here’s a Quick Reminder on How When to Wash Your Hands

You might be wondering why an entire week has been dedicated to raising awareness of the simple act of handwashing. But, consider that handwashing...

Does Fish Oil Help With Depression?

In addition to helping to ward off heart attacks, strokes, and kidney disease, the omega-3 fatty acids that are plentiful in many fish oils are...

Eating Out When You Have a Weakened Immune System

While it's fun to eat out with friends and family during the holiday season, it's important to keep in mind that you may need to protect yourself...

Tips for a Healthy, Happy Holiday Season

Holidays are a great time of the year when we look forward to enjoying time with family, friends and tables filled with traditional foods, festive...

Wear a Purple Ribbon to Raise Pancreatic Cancer Awareness in November

The causes of most pancreatic cancers are unknown, and the symptoms are usually very subtle. However, early detection is vital to achieving the best...

Why Do Healthy Nonsmokers Get Lung Cancer?

While the likelihood of a nonsmoker developing lung cancer is much lower than that of a similarly situated smoker, studies show that the number of...

November Is Carcinoid Tumor Awareness Month

The month of November is dedicated to raising awareness about carcinoid tumors, the most common type of neuroendocrine tumors.

November Is National Family Caregivers Month – 'Take Care to Give Care'

The main goal of National Family Caregivers Month is to shine a spotlight on the vital role that caregivers play in the lives of their loved ones.

Flourless Friday Morning Turkey Frittata

Looking for an easy breakfast recipe? Check out this one for a flourless Friday morning turkey frittata.

Secondhand Smoke and Cancer

Some people are surprised to learn that breathing in secondhand smoke from a burning cigarette, cigar or pipe is just as hazardous as smoking itself.

Oral Contraceptives and Cancer – Is There a Link?

If you’re a woman who takes birth control pills, you might wonder about the possible effects (if any) on your health, and specifically, your risk of...

As Flu Season Approaches, It's Time to Get a Flu Shot

The upcoming flu season is approaching. The flu is caused by a virus that is spread by coughing, sneezing and close contact with infected people.

Pause and Take a Breath on Lung Health Day – October 26

The goal of this observance is to raise awareness about lung disease, the incidence of which is steadily on the rise in the U.S.

Bone and Joint Health National Awareness Week

Bone and Joint Health Awareness Week is focused on educating the general public about musculoskeletal (bone and joint) conditions.

October 13 Is Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day

Metastatic Breast Cancer Day is observed not to increase general breast cancer awareness, but rather to acknowledge the specific needs of the people...