Consumer Health - April 2022 Archives

April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about four types of cancer that affect these areas ...

April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, which make this a good time to learn about the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. An estimated 1 million people in ...

World Malaria Day will be observed Monday, April 25, which makes this a good time to learn more about this potentially fatal disease and the ...

Warmer weather brings more opportunities for picnics, barbecues and gatherings around food. But before you reach for a second helping, consider if what you’re eating ...

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease is a rare, degenerative, fatal brain disorder. It affects about 1 person in every 1 million per year worldwide, and about 350 cases ...

You know losing that extra weight would be good for your health. Your health care team talked with you about how obesity increases your risk ...

April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about testicular cancer. Compared with other types of cancer, testicular cancer ...

April is Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month, which makes this good time to learn what you can do to reduce your risk of developing esophageal cancer. Approximately ...

Nearly everyone deals with constipation at one time or another. About 16 in 100 adults, and 33 in 100 adults over 60, have symptoms of ...

April is National Donate Life Month. This annual observation raises awareness about donation, encourages people to register as donors and honors those who have saved ...

April is IBS Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn about irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS. Research suggests that about 12% of ...