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Endometriosis pain leads to missed school and work in two-thirds of women with the condition, new study finds

  Endometriosis affects about 10% of reproductive-age women worldwide. Xavier Lorenzo/Moment via Getty Images Rasha Al-Lami, Yale University More than two-thirds of women with endometriosis missed school or...

Medicare’s Extra Help program helps more people save more money on prescription costs

Due to a new law, more people qualify for more prescription drug savings with Medicare’s Extra Help program, so it could pay to apply...

The keys to managing chemotherapy: exercise, nutrition and mental health

B. Lenoir/Shutterstock by Liam Humphreys, Sheffield Hallam University Following the news of her cancer diagnosis in March 2024, Catherine, Princess of Wales recently released a personal...

Take Charge of Your Health Today…Food Insecurity

CARLOS T. CARTER  This month’s Take Charge of Your Health Today focuses on food insecurity and the profound impact on our health — including a...

New study lays foundation for link between prenatal nutrition and healthier moms and babies

A critical issue that affects millions of people in our country is food insecurity. About 9% of White households suffer from it compared to...

Adagio Health delivers vital healthcare and education to diverse communities at no or low cost

A good neighbor in Western PA for over 50 years, Adagio Health offers health, wellness, and nutrition services and support. The nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization’s...

US food insecurity rate rose to 13.5% in 2023 as government benefits declined and food prices soared

When grocery prices rise, it’s harder to fill your shopping cart. Gri-spb/iStock via Getty Images Plus by Michael Long, Oklahoma State University and Lara Gonçalves,...

Gaby Natale joins forces with Susan G. Komen®  as official ambassador

DALLAS, Sept. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Triple Daytime Emmy award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and leadership speaker Gaby Natale has partnered with Susan G. Komen®, the world's -leading...

Think you’re too busy for strength training at work? Try this quick and easy guide

DC Studio/Shutterstock by Ashley Gluchowski, University of Salford Do you sit at a desk all day and then find you’re exhausted, your back aches and exercise...

Rev. Sharpton, Al B. Sure!: Medicare to reinstate coverage for “lifesaving” post-transplant blood tests, particularly for Black and Brown patients

Photo of singer Al B. Sure!, Rachel Noerdlinger, and Founder of National Action Network (NAN) Rev. Al Sharpton (from left to right). Photo contributed...

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