September is Sepsis Awareness Month. In the 20 seconds it takes you to read this, another person in the U.S. will be diagnosed with sepsis. For the 1.7 million people diagnosed with sepsis each year, rapid recognition and treatment are …
Lunchtime Superfoods: Your Guide to a Midday Energy Boost
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Fall presents the perfect opportunity to hit the reset button on our health and wellness goals. As kids’ lunchboxes make their return and busy schedules fill our calendars, there’s no better …
What is Merkel Cell Cancer? Dr. Jamin C. Morrison Explains
Today, we fondly remember the iconic musician Jimmy Buffett, whose music brought joy to so many lives. His recent battle with Merkel cell cancer (MCC) has prompted us to raise awareness about this lesser-known but critical health concern.
Merkel cell …
International Overdose Awareness Day
August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day. According to research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than one million people have died since 1999 from a drug overdose1. Those who find themselves caught in a …
Concussions and Children: Know the Signs
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With fall sports on the horizon, many children are looking forward to getting back on the field.
Sports can benefit a child’s physical and mental well-being. They can strengthen bones, tone …
myCooper: The Power to Easily Manage Your Health
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Navigating the health care system can often feel like a daunting task. With medical records, test results, and appointments at various locations, it can be challenging to keep everything organized. Add …
What’s This Bump? Understanding Skin Tags
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What is the bump on my skin? Is it a pimple? A mole? A wart? It could be a skin tag.
Skin tags are small, soft, benign growths that appear on …
World Breastfeeding Week
World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) takes place annually from August 1 through August 7. This year’s theme, “Let’s make breastfeeding and work, work,” focuses on breastfeeding and employment – the impact of paid leave, workplace support, and emerging parenting norms on …
World Hepatitis Day
World Hepatitis Day is celebrated each year on July 28, with an aim to bring attention to viruses that commonly affect people throughout the world. In many cases, transmission of these viruses can be prevented and treated. There are five …
Crohn’s Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and IBS: Know the Difference
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Each year, millions of Americans experience gastrointestinal (GI) problems. It is estimated that millions more who experience GI issues go undiagnosed. From abdominal pain and bloating to chronic constipation and bleeding, …