(NAPSI)—Seven-year-old Julián Morales seems like any other young boy—he loves playing video games, watching baseball, spending time with his little sister and eating chocolate ice cream—but there’s a big difference. The Problem Unlike most children, Julián suffers from a rare, life-threatening blood disorder. His only hope for a cure is an unrelated blood stem cell Read More …
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Health Awareness Organ Transplantation: 7 Surprising And Inspiring Things You Should Know
(NAPSI)—For people on the transplant waiting list, returning to health is a real and remarkable possibility. In fact, more than 90 Americans get another chance at life every day thanks to organ donors. How many of these inspiring facts about donation and transplantation in the U.S. do you know? Transplants literally keep people alive. In Read More …
Holiday Hints Top Tips For Buying Safe Toys by Joan Lawrence
(NAPSI)—For happier holidays with your family, here are answers to parents’ most frequently asked questions about toy safety: How do I pick out safe toys? Choose a toy that matches your child’s age and interests. Always follow the age grading on toy packaging and be sure to keep toys labeled 3+ away from children under Read More …
Heart Health Managing Heart Failure Is Worth The Effort A study by the American Heart Association shows people with HF report spending more time on managing their condition; free app aims to make it easie
(NAPSI)—The American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary health organization dedicated to building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke, shared this month that more heart failure patients and their caregivers report they are putting more effort into managing this complex condition. In 2015, just 55 percent of survey respondents said they were working Read More …
Health Bulletin Recovering From Stroke
(NAPSI)—Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability—in fact, it’s even more disabling than it is fatal. The period following a stroke can be difficult for patients and their loved ones, as they grapple with the uncertainties of recovery. For example, Sabrina Warren-White was a busy professional when a stroke in left her unable to Read More …
Health Bulletin Flu-Fighting Facts
(NAPS)—The flu is nothing to sneeze at. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), influenza has resulted in between 9.2 million and 35.6 million illnesses annually since 2010. The best way to stay out of such statistics, the CDC says, is for everyone who is eligible and at least 6 months old Read More …
Health Awareness Managing Moderate Pain Three Ways
(NAPSI)—Latest research reveals that up to 90 percent of pain sufferers don’t get the relief they’re looking for with their current pain medication—but you don’t have to be among them. While everyone experiences pain differently, managing it may be simpler than many people realize. Understanding Pain Assessment First, it helps to know what sort of Read More …
Mental Health News & Notes Managing Your Mental Health With Or Without Insurance Coverage by Transamerica Center for Health Studies
(NAPSI)—Mental health is synonymous with mental wellness. At some point many people will struggle with their mental health. Just like caring for physical health occasionally requires a visit with a physician, caring for mental health may require visiting a mental health professional and, of course, figuring out a way to pay for it. Insurance Coverage Read More …
News Of Health Harnessing Research Discoveries For Patient Benefit
(NAPSI)—There’s encouraging news for people facing—or who may one day face—a cancer diagnosis: A new annual report highlights how federally funded research discoveries are fueling the development of new and even more effective ways to prevent, detect, diagnose and treat cancer. As highlighted in the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Cancer Progress Report, one Read More …
Trends In Healthcare: Americans Overwhelmingly Reject Insurers’ Efforts To Deny Patients Coverage
(NAPSI)—A new national poll conducted by YouGov found that 91 percent of Americans believe insurance companies should not be allowed to deny coverage for people with chronic diseases whose premiums are paid by charitable organizations. Known as “charitable premium assistance,” the federally approved practice of patients applying for and receiving help from charities to pay Read More …