(BPT) – Flu season is here, and adults with certain chronic health conditions, like asthma, heart disease, and diabetes, are at higher risk of serious flu complications, including hospitalization or even death. In fact, during past flu seasons, 9 out of 10 adults hospitalized with flu had at least one underlying health condition. Flu also…
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A flu shot can protect you and your baby too
(BPT) – Do you have a baby on the way? While there are likely many things on your mind during pregnancy, don’t forget to plan for flu this season. It’s important for pregnant people to know that flu can pose serious risks to their health, as well as the health of their baby. The good…
4 tips to stop covering up and start opening up. It’s time to expose psoriasis.
(BPT) – Psoriasis impacts around nine million people in the U.S., with symptoms ranging from mild to severe. Itch is the most commonly reported burdensome symptom. This chronic skin disease most often appears as raised, scaly red plaques; yet, because it can occur anywhere on the body, it may look and feel different depending on…
Prioritizing Vision Health for Healthy Aging: Top Tips
(BPT) – When did you last have your vision checked? As we age, we become more likely to develop cataracts or other vision issues. While many doctor appointments are top of mind, eye health may be overlooked — but because cataracts affect over 24.4 million Americans aged 40 and older, it’s vital to know the…
LeVar Burton Sits Down with Young Caregiver and His Mother to Learn How they are Managing a Rare Blood Cancer
(BPT) – Caregivers play a critical role in the physical and mental well-being of countless patients affected by rare diseases, including myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), a group of rare, chronic and progressive blood cancers.1 Building upon the necessary trust and accountability, caregivers develop strong, personal bonds with those they care for. When a family member or…