They Saved A Baby’s Life—Here’s How You Could, Too (NAPSI)—If your family is like most, you’ve spent months preparing for the joys and challenges that arise with the arrival of a new baby—and if your family is like many, you’ve discovered not everything can be planned. One Family’s Story Consider the case of the McKennas: Read More …
Category: Health
HEALTH NEWS AND NOTES
Treating “Untreatable” Cancers: Functional Profiling Comes of Age (NAPSI)—Over 1.8 million Americans are diagnosed with cancer every year according to the American Cancer Society. If you or someone you care about is diagnosed with cancer you may be relieved to know there are techniques available that can improve your likelihood of response and survival by Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS
What Should People With Diabetes Know About The COVID-19 Vaccine? (NAPSI)—With the three new COVID-19 vaccines widely available, millions of Americans have been encouraged to get vaccinated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that, as of July 2021, 47% of the total U.S. population is now fully vaccinated and over 182 million Read More …
MAXIMIZING CATTLE PERFORMANCE
Pointers On Parasite Control (NAPSI)—Often, little things can have a big effect on livestock production. Even unseen things such as internal and external parasites can take a heavy toll on beef and dairy cattle, robbing them of vital nutrients, constantly irritating them and making them more susceptible to health problems. The Problem Internal parasites such Read More …
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Tips For Shedding Those Pandemic Pounds (NAPSI)—Living may be easier during the warmer weather seasons but that doesn’t mean your wellness goals should be swept under the rug. To help, GOLO, the pioneering wellness solutions company, has a range of healthy suggestions for the summer, whether you’re at home, road tripping with friends and family, or Read More …
MEDICAL BREAKTHROUGHS
NervGen Pharma: A“Blockbuster Drug” in the Making? (NAPSI)—More than 6 million people in the U.S. live with Alzheimer’s, and that number continues to increase each year. In 2021, Alzheimer’s and other dementias will cost the nation $355 billion. The Alzheimer’s Association predicts those costs will rise to $1.1 trillion by 2050. A Canadian-headquartered biotech startup, Read More …
HEALTH MATTERS
Sober Summer: Americans Reevaluate Drinking Post-Pandemic (NAPSI)—As both vaccination levels and temperatures rise, Americans are shedding more than their masks and an extra layer of clothes. Many are also looking to shed unhealthy habits they developed during a year of lockdown. For these post-pandemic revelers, declaring independence this July takes on new meaning, as they Read More …
HEALTH AWARENESS
Six Questions To Ask Your Doctor About COVID-19 Vaccines (NAPSI)—While most American adults have already received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, a lot of people still have questions. Everyone deserves to have access to factual information to make a decision about getting vaccinated. But many people don’t know where to go to Read More …
VOLUNTEERS WANTED
A Critical Support System For Veterans (NAPSI)—There are certain aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic that many Americans may not have thought about. For example, one area that saw a sharp decline was volunteerism—placing heavy burdens on nonprofit organizations that rely on the compassion of their volunteer forces. According to a recent research survey by Fidelity Read More …
FINANCIAL SECURITY
Nothing Micro About Microcap Fraud (NAPSI)—Major events and times of uncertainty are often exploited to perpetrate fraud, with microcap securities remaining a primary tool for such schemes. The COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. Since news of the virus first broke, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has suspended trading by several dozen issuers for potentially Read More …