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Walgreens Tells Cancer Patients It’s Time To ‘Feel More Like You’ With New Launch
Walgreens rolled out first-of-its-kind program in the U.S. targeting oncology patients, survivors and caregivers who have undergone physical changes associated with cancer. At no cost, 3,000 stores will combine front of store (beauty) with back of stor…
The Alcohol Crisis In America Has Been Overshadowed By Opioids, But Can No Longer Be Ignored
When talking about drug abuse and drug-related death, most conversations do not include alcohol in the statistics. In fact, alcohol is the 3rd leading preventable cause of death in the U.S., with an estimated 88,000 people (62,000 men and 26,000 women)…
Can One Small Town Doc Change The Way We Diagnose Mental Health Conditions?
Nearly 1 in 5 adults living with a mental illness (about 45 million people). Mental disorders are the most costly medical condition in the U.S. ($201 billion). Yet, Americans tend to separate mental and physical health. One company is trying to make it…
A Man On A Mission: How One Patient Journey Can Change The Course Of A Hereditary Cancer
Lynch syndrome is a hereditary cancer estimated to affect 1 in every 279 Americans – meaning it isn’t rare. But the staggering number of those who may be carriers and not know it is what sets Lynch syndrome apart. Carriers are often diagnosed at younge…
The Hidden Reason Behind Low Vaccination Rates In The U.S.
Despite the known success of vaccines in reducing morbidity and mortality, immunization rates remain relatively low across the U.S., especially in the 19-35 month age range. But Americans who solely blame anti-vaxx parents are wrong. Low vaccination ra…
How Much Time Americans Spend In Front Of Screens Will Terrify You
Home use of screens (television, computer, tablet, phones) is wreaking havoc on our brains, bodies and personal relationships. The average adult consumes 5x more information every day than 50 years ago. Plus, we spend as much as 12 hours a day in front…
Surgeon General Believes It’s High Time For Marijuana Reclassification
The U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams called on the federal government to rethink marijuana’s classification as a Schedule I substance. While the Surgeon General did not go so far as to condone legalization for recreational use, he did say marijuana sh…
Breaking 100 Year Trend, Life Expectancy Declines Again In America. Is Drug Use To Blame?
For the third consecutive year, life expectancy in the U.S. has declined– breaking a 100 year trend. This is not a surprise to the public health arena due to the persistent rise in both suicide and drug use. In fact, a shocking 30.6 million Americans h…
U.S. Health Official Posts Controversial Halloween ‘Medicare For All’ Tweet
On Halloween, head of CMS, Seema Verma, took to Twitter to share her thoughts to take a Trumpesque swipe at Bernie Sanders “Medicare For All” campaign. While members of Trump’s Administration use Twitter as a forum to share opinions about adversaries a…
Latinos And Hispanics Poised To Transform U.S. Health System With $1.7 Trillion Purchasing Power
In recent months, immigration, race and ethnicity have dominated headlines. One reason is because with each passing year, more and more people in the U.S. are classified as either Latino or Hispanic. Those who embrace Hispanics stand to tap into their …
