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When people think of cancer, they may immediately think of some of the types that get a lot of publicity, like lung cancer or breast cancer. However, more people should be aware that skin cancers are by far the most common types of cancers, and 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer before reaching 70 […]

Did you know that arthritis is the #1 cause of disability in the U.S.? If you didn’t, you’re certainly not alone. Many people underestimate the prevalence and severity of arthritis if it’s not something they regularly encounter. To help promote some awareness of this cause, we wanted to share some facts for May, which has […]

As autism diagnoses have been on the rise for many years, many more people are now aware of autism than in the past. However, along with this increased awareness, lots of people also have mistaken beliefs about autism. This Autism Awareness Month, we wanted to briefly explore some of these autism myths so that readers […]

For too long, colorectal cancer wasn’t talked about nearly enough, especially given its significant impact on so many families. That started to change two decades ago when groups began advocating for increased awareness and research. March is now designated as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, providing a chance for people to inform themselves about this form […]

February is National Cancer Prevention Month, so we wanted to bring you some cancer prevention tips. Given cancer’s prevalence in society, if you or a loved one hasn’t faced it, you almost certainly know someone else close who has been affected. As scary and sometimes mysterious as cancer can be, the scientific community has established […]