A Multiple Sclerosis sufferer talks about the affects of her disease.
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Anxiety Disorders and Disability Insurance
Approximately 40 million American adults ages 18 and older—or 18.1 percent of the adult population—suffer from an anxiety disorder, according to new figures from the NIMH.
Read MoreSaving the American Dream from poverty
Too many young Millennials are barely making ends meet when they could be taking advantage towards building a solid savings portfolio, a life insurance policy to help fund college educations for their children but resources are limited. Again, without better paying jobs with benefits, young, now healthy, Americans don’t have the chance toward building a future when the unexpected occurs.
Read MoreThe impact of Batten Disease
Noah and Laine suffer from Batten Disease, a rare genetic illness that presently affects 2 to 4 of every 100,000 births in the United States. Laine has a twin sister, Emily, who does not have the disease. Affected children suffer mental impairment, worsening seizures, and progressive loss of sight and motor skills. Eventually, children with Batten disease become blind, bedridden, and unable to communicate.
Read MoreNational Thyroid Awareness Month
Today, with health reform most pre-existing thyroid conditions are covered.
Read MoreFDA approves first gel sealant for use in cataract surgery
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, January 9 approved first gel sealant for use in cataract surgery to prevent incision leaks.
Read MoreA New Year’s plea for cord blood donations
Cord blood is used to treat over 80 diseases.
Read MoreJanuary celebrates National Blood Donor Month
Changing a life by giving blood is such an overwhelming accomplishment on your part but it can offer valuable health benefits for the donor.
Read MoreFDA approves new drug for type 2 diabetes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved a new diabetes drug from Bristol-Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca that uses a novel approach to reduce blood sugar.
Read MoreFTC takes action against false weight-lose claims
In an effort to better serve the U.S. population, the Federal Trade Commission recently announced that stronger guidelines will be put in place to help combat the use of deceptive and misleading weight-loss advertising claims.
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