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FDA Approves Breakthrough Drug for Alzheimer’s Disease
The FDA has granted accelerated approval for Aduhelm (aducanumab), a drug used to treat Alzheimer’s disease. Drugs approved under the accelerated approval pathway have proven to be more beneficial than what’s currently on the market for life-threatening illnesses. Considering Aduhelm is the first drug of its kind and the first Alzheimer’s treatment to be approved…
Summertime Sports Safety
School is almost out for the year, and summertime sports are about to be back in full swing! From scoring touchdowns and making goals to becoming fast friends with their teammates, watching your kids achieve their goals and build a community by participating in sports is a great feeling. Along with all the benefits of…
Poison Prevention Week
March 21-27 is National Poison Prevention Week, an issue that may be more prevalent than you think. Every day, more than 300 children in the U.S. receive emergency medical care because of poisoning. And according to the National Capital Poison Center, someone a U.S. poison control center about every 12 seconds. Hospitals, emergency rooms, and…
Coffee Culture – Caffeine Awareness Month
Does the warmth of a freshly brewed cup of coffee give you the strength to tackle the day? We all know the feeling of relying on our trusty friend caffeine to get us through a busy day when we can’t afford to be groggy. But, at what point does our dependency start to affect our…
February is American Heart Month
Thanks to Valentine’s Day, the symbol for February is a heart. ❤ You see it everywhere — on candy, cards, decorations, and clothing, so there’s no better time to honor our hearts than with American Heart Month! In addition to AHM, Feb. 5 is National Wear Red Day! Get involved by wearing red this Friday…
Go With Your Gut and Improve Digestive Health
One of the most common reasons people land in the ER is abdominal pain. The exact cause of stomach pain can be difficult to pinpoint, but more often than not, these issues stem from digestion problems. We hear a lot about the digestive system, usually in broad terms, but what all goes into our digestive…
10 Holiday Recipes from Around the World
No matter what holiday you celebrate, winter classics such as eggnog, stuffing, and sugar cookies frequent our tables in the U.S. But this year, we could all use a little more cheer, so break out the aprons and have some fun spicing up your traditional holiday menu with unique, eclectic recipes from all over the…
The Gift-Giving Guide for Safe Children’s Toys
It’s the season of giving! Whether you’re shopping for the kids in your life or looking to donate gifts, here are a few helpful things to keep in mind to ensure you’re buying safe toys. 10 Tips for Giving Gifts to Children Before buying a gift, read the label! Warning labels on the package should…
A Fresh Take on Your Thanksgiving Feast
When you think of the holidays, things like food, family, and friends come to mind. And although we all deserve to fully enjoy this time of year, overindulging too much can lead to habits that follow you past the holiday season. Comfort food especially can be a slippery slope, and it’s something Americans often struggle…
10 Ways to Have a Safe, Spooktacular Halloween
The end of October kicks off the holiday season, and as with everything else in 2020, it feels different this year. But just because adjustments are being made doesn’t mean we have to compromise the fun that Halloween brings! With a little innovation, and some child-like imagination, you can make this Oct. 31 a Halloween…