Birth defects are adverse health conditions present at birth. Not all birth defects are preventable, but they can be reduced by managing health issues and choosing healthy behaviors before and…
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October is dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Outside of skin cancer, which is prevalent in both men and women, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. In…
World Breastfeeding Week was created to commemorate the signing in August 1990 of the Innocenti Declaration by government policy makers, the World Health Organization, UNICEF, and others to protect, promote,…
Pride Month is a national celebration that brings awareness to the impact gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, and plus (including pansexual, asexual, and omnisexual) individuals have on…
Migraine is the third most common disease worldwide. Migraine affects 38 million Americans, 85 percent of whom are women. Migraine pain can occur from a couple days each month…
Since its founding in 1872, the American Public Health Association (APHA) has been an advocate of improving the health of all U.S. residents. Every April, the APHA hosts National Public…
Since its founding in 1872, the American Public Health Association (APHA) has been an advocate of improving the health of all U.S. residents. Every April, the APHA hosts National Public…
