First Gene Therapies Approved for Sickle Cell Disease: What Do They Spell for Patients?
In December 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced its approval of two gene therapies for sickle cell disease—the first of their kind for the condition.
Three Fiber-Full Breakfasts to Start Your Day
Fiber is the roughage in plant-based foods that your digestive system cannot break down. Fiber makes your stool soft, contains bacteria essential to gut health, and may even reduce your risk for colon cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...
How Can I Develop a Healthy Eating Pattern?
Hypertension, cholesterol, diabetes, and obesity—these are all drivers for heart disease, the leading cause of death in the United States. Treating each individually often means seeing multiple specialists. But one thing is clear: If you reduce excess body fat with a...
Your Guide to Colorectal Cancer Awareness and Prevention
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women in the United States. Although this cancer is highly treatable and preventable, about 140,000 Americans are diagnosed and more than 50,000 people die each year, according to the...
How Does Heart Disease Affect Women?
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. Unfortunately, awareness about this fact remains low, with many believing breast cancer is the leading cause of death for women. Underestimation of heart disease risk in women has been an...
Four Key Takeaways About Osteoporosis for Women and Men
Osteoporosis is a medical condition that causes bone loss in older adults, and many may not even know it’s happening. Osteoporosis affects almost one in five women in the United States aged 50 or over, and it about five percent of men of the same age. People with...
Why Getting a Good Night’s Sleep Is Essential for Heart Health
When we think about how to improve our heart health, we usually focus on eating right and exercising regularly. But getting a good night’s sleep can make a real difference as well. “If you’re trying to improve your heart health, think about diet, exercise, and sleep,”...
Three Winter Weight Loss Salads
Low in calories and high in fiber, kale is a nutritious, and tasty, superfood. Whether you want to lose weight, eat healthier, or both, these kale salads are a great way to reach your goal. Enjoy! Kale Caesar Salad Ingredients 1 bunch kale1 bunch romaine lettuce1...
How All Communities Can Take Charge of Heart Health
Heart disease is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, and because of disparities in health care, African Americans, nonwhite Hispanics, and Native Americans are especially hard hit. The good news is that taking some simple steps can produce a significant...