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02/03/2024

Fiber can help lower cholesterol, prevent constipation, and improve digestion. And many Americans don’t eat enough of it. https://wb.md/42m3kue

02/03/2024

It’s ! ❤️ High blood pressure can raise your risk for heart attack and stroke. Use to find out how to get your checked regularly: https://brnw.ch/21wGD6Z

02/03/2024

Ahead of World Cancer Day on Sunday, here are the latest global cancer burden stats (2022)
🌍 Estimated 9.7M deaths
💔 1 in 9 men & 1 in 12 women lose their lives to the disease
👤 1 in 5 people face cancer in their lifetime

By 2050, cancer cases are projected to be 77% higher than they were in 2022.

Growing & ageing populations are contributing to the alarming rise, as are risk factors like to***co, harmful alcohol use, obesity & air pollution - addressing these will help protect people against cancer.

01/20/2024

Cherries are bursting with nutrients that together may help prevent cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. 🍒 https://wb.md/4aYHYqH

01/20/2024

Epilepsy is not contagious. Here are 5️⃣ steps you can take to help a person having a seizure

01/17/2024

Did you know adults in Hispanic or Latino communities are more likely to be diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes than non-Hispanic white populations?
Focus one of your New Years Resolutions on diabetes prevention and ring in a healthy 2024! https://www.fda.gov/consumers/minority-health-and-health-equity-resources/diabetes

01/17/2024

Your kidneys are your body's clearinghouse for toxins. Learn what swollen feet, muscle cramps, and other warning signs may signal about your kidneys' health.

01/17/2024

01/16/2024

Cervical cancer tends to occur in people of reproductive age, and because of where it forms in the body, certain aspects of diagnosis and treatment are of special concern. One step you can take is to be informed of the changes that may occur and what resources are available to help you cope. http://spr.ly/6180RtvQj

01/16/2024

Take 6️⃣ actions to keep flu away:

👉Get your flu shot if it’s available to you
👉Wash your hands regularly
👉Cover coughs & sneezes with a tissue & dispose properly
👉Stay home if you feel unwell
👉Avoid close contact with a sick person
👉Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth

01/15/2024

FDA celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.