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01/06/2026

The month of January is dedicated to National Birth Defects Awareness.

This year's theme is: EVERY JOURNEY MATTERS This January and throughout the year, join NBDPN to raise awareness about birth defects. Let’s help improve the health of people living with these conditions and widen the available network of support. This is the time to shine a light on various efforts...

01/05/2026

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, a dedicated time to promote prevention through HPV vaccination and regular cervical cancer screenings (Pap tests/HPV tests), as over 99% of cases are caused by HPV, making it a highly preventable cancer with early detection and intervention. The month focuses on education, encouraging timely screenings, HPV vaccination for adolescents, and supporting those affected, with the goal of eliminating cervical cancer.

While NCCC is focused on cervical health and cervical cancer prevention all year long, Cervical Health Awareness Month in January is a time where we want to get as many people involved as we can. The World Health Organization has a plan for the elimination of cervical cancer through vaccination and....

01/02/2026

Today is National Motivation Day (or Motivation and Inspiration Day) 2026, an annual observance started in 2001 by Kevin L. McCrudden to encourage positivity and goal-setting at the start of the year, often using the hashtag

Ask anyone who’s ever tried to make a healthy change — after a while, the motivation to keep at it just stops. Indeed, it can be incredibly hard to break old habits, or make new ones. But r...

01/01/2026

Commit to yourself—your happiness and your health—in the new year with these easy life hacks that'll have you eating, moving, and feeling better by February.

12/31/2025

Happy New Year's Eve!

Stuffed mushrooms, baked Brie, deviled eggs and more small bites for a festive celebration. Discover more recipes for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day in our collections.

12/30/2025

A Stanford Medicine psychiatrist shares tips for dealing with the daily strains and larger stressors — particularly those that come with the holiday season.

12/29/2025

Osteopathic Clinical Skills is a channel dedicated to discussing and exploring Osteopathic Clinical Skills concepts for medical students, residents, and clin...

12/28/2025

Fresh ideas to boost healthy habits in 2026

When New Year's resolutions aren't working, other strategies can help improve health habits. For example, people can set February goals instead of January goals, focusing on small changes in diet, ...

12/19/2025

All Articles Doctors Find Their Voices as Authors of Children’s Books December 2025 Doctors Find Their Voices as Authors of Children’s Books Four alumni share how storytelling can open young readers’ eyes to the possibilities of science Fall 2025 by Jake Miller 7 minute read Profile Illustrati...

12/18/2025

Holidays are wonderful but can be stressful, especially with kids home for the holidays. Here are some fun ideas!

One of the best parts of the holiday season is creating festive treats with the kids! Our fun Christmas food ideas include cookies, candies, snack mixes and more.

12/17/2025

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12/16/2025

All Articles Medicine, Burnout, and the Stories Doctors Tell February 2025 Medicine, Burnout, and the Stories Doctors Tell The editors of a new book argue that sharing stories of personal struggle can help doctors become better at their jobs. Winter 2025 by Amos Esty 5 min read Interview “Over the...