Unlocking Vitality: Embracing National Kidney Month

National Kidney Month

As we commemorate National Kidney Month, it’s crucial to honor the importance of kidney health and its impact on overall well-being. The kidneys play a vital role in filtering waste products and excess fluids from the blood, regulating blood pressure, and maintaining electrolyte balance. Yet, kidney health is often overlooked until problems arise. This March …

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National Diabetes Month: A Journey into Awareness and Action

As the vibrant autumn leaves fall and temperatures drop, November not only marks the season of gratitude but also serves as a reminder to observe National Diabetes Month. This annual observance is a crucial time to deepen our understanding of diabetes, shed light on its various forms, and emphasize the importance of proactive awareness. Read …

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Endometriosis Awareness Month: What You Should Know

Endometriosis Awareness Month. Find out what you should know in our latest blog.

March is a big month for women! Not only is it Women’s History Month, but it’s also Endometriosis Awareness Month. According to an article posted in the National Library of Medicine by Frontiers in Global Women’s Health, endometriosis affects 6.5 million women in the US  and over 190 million worldwide.  Although those numbers are staggering, there are a lot …

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Being Mindful of Mental Health

Clinical trials help advance mental health treatments. Learn more in our latest blog. Graphic of a hand holding a string that is curled up in the shape of a brain

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Although 26% of U.S. adults have a diagnosable mental disorder each year, these disorders are often misunderstood. For many reasons ranging from lack of easily accessible mental healthcare to the stigma surrounding mental illness, over half of adults with mental illness do not receive treatment. With this in mind, …

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Clinical Trial Day: Celebrating 273 Years of Medical Advancements

When you hear ‘clinical trials,’ today you think about research sites, hospitals, and doctor’s offices. What you absolutely don’t think about is a British Royal Navy fleet ship ridden with scurvy, but that’s how clinical trials started! On this day, 273 years ago, surgeon mate James Lind conducted a clinical trial to advance medicine for …

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Why Are There So Many Awareness Days?!

The answer is simple. Human connection is one of the most significant tools we have to things like health conditions, environmental impacts, social injustice, and more. Awareness events provide an outlet for those connections so we can rally together and show support for the things we are passionate about. There are so many awareness events …

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