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Sickle cell anemia, also often referred to as sickle cell disease, is an inherited genetic blood disorder. Though there’s a high incidence of sickle cell among those of African descent, all [...]

February is National Cancer Prevention Month. An estimated 1.8 million new cases of cancer occur each year in the United States alone. These include all types of cancers, with the five most [...]

We all have general signs and symptoms like pain or fever from time to time. Even if these symptoms can’t readily be explained, it is easy to brush them aside. However, some of these signs may [...]

Bringing prevention to the forefront during Lung Cancer Awareness Month Lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer deaths among both men and women. According to The American Cancer [...]

While family history can heighten your risk for cancer, studies have shown that your diet can play a role in preventing certain types. Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, [...]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. We honor those at every step of the breast cancer journey by sharing their stories and [...]

Help us drive toward a cure during National Blood Cancer Awareness Month. September is National Blood Cancer Awareness Month. During this month-long campaign, blood cancer organizations and [...]

Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is an inflammatory autoimmune disease, meaning the patient’s immune system attacks healthy cells in the body by mistake. This causes inflammation and painful swelling [...]

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease affecting the brain and spinal cord. Although the exact cause is unknown, it is considered to be an autoimmune disease. While research into better treatment [...]

In June, we celebrate not only Father’s Day but also National Men’s Health Awareness Month. During this month, we aim to spread awareness of preventable health problems and encourage [...]