The month of February is proclaimed as National Cancer Prevention Month. According to the American Association for Cancer Research, 2 million Americans are diagnosed with cancer each year. Additionally, The American Cancer Society projects that in 2025, over 618,000 deaths will occur in the United States due to cancer. That is more than 1,700 deaths…

February is recognized as Black History Month. This is a nationwide celebration of the achievements of African Americans and a time to recognize their role in U.S. history. Since 1976, each U.S. president has designated the month of February as Black History Month. This month is an important time for all of us to reflect…

The month of February is designated as Heart Month. This month strives to educate the public about the importance of improving heart health. This endeavor aims to help people identify and understand helpful adjustments that can be made to increase heart health. The term “heart disease” refers to several types of heart conditions. In the…

The month of January is proclaimed as National Thyroid Awareness Month. According to the American Thyroid Association, 1 in 10 people suffer from a thyroid disorder. Additionally, at least 1 in 8 women will develop a thyroid disorder during her lifetime. Along with this, most thyroid conditions in the United States are underdiagnosed. The thyroid…

January is recognized as National Glaucoma Awareness Month. More than 3 million people in the United States have been diagnosed with glaucoma. Furthermore, the National Eye Institute projects that this number will increase to 4.2 million by 2030. Glaucoma is sometimes referred to as “the sneak thief of sight” since there are no symptoms, and…