Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first registered global health day. Every December 1st, we recognize this important global awareness campaign, and aim to provide support for those fighting the battle against HIV/AIDS while remembering those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. According to UNAIDS:...
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The rising antibiotic resistance crisis (and what you can do about it)
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), antibiotics are amongst the most commonly prescribed drugs in human medicine. Since the discovery of penicillin in 1928, antibiotics have transformed modern medicine. They have played an important life-saving role in treating bacterial infections, preventing the...
Got heartburn? Here’s how to deal with GERD during Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a holiday that revolves around food, but for those suffering with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), getting through the aftermath of Thanksgiving dinner can be frustrating. November 19–25, 2017 is the 18th Annual GERD Awareness Week. According to the NIH, GERD is a very common...
How to tell if you have a thyroid condition you didn’t know you had
Did you know? 1 in 8 women will develop a thyroid disorder during her lifetime. Women are 5–8 times more likely to develop thyroid disorders than men. Undiagnosed thyroid disorders put one at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and infertility. According to the American Thyroid...
What you may not know about pancreatic cancer
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, and November 16th marks World Pancreatic Cancer Day. It is an important time of the year to both increase public awareness and raise funds for those affected by this fatal condition. Here at HealthTap, we are dedicated to providing information that improves...
World Diabetes Day: what you need to know
This week, November 14th marked World Diabetes Day. In 1991, the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) and the World Health Organization (WHO) launched a global campaign in an attempt to increase public awareness about this global epidemic. Today, diabetes affects more than 422 million people, and the WHO projects that...
How to stop a cold dead in its tracks
With cold and flu season officially upon us, we know you’re trying to avoid germs as much as possible. We all know that dreaded feeling of knowing a cold is coming on, as the throat starts to get a little scratchy, the joints a bit...
11 warning signs your loved one has Alzheimer’s disease
The slowing down of the body and brain is a normal part of the aging process. Memory changes occur as well during old age, and it’s common to have difficulty remembering the names of people, places and other common things. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, here...
Psoriasis: here’s what you need to know about this disease
If you or a loved one suffer with psoriasis, chances are, you are not alone! According to the International Federation of Psoriasis Associations (IFPA), psoriasis affects more than 125 million people globally. While psoriasis canaffect many emotionally, financially and socially, therapeutic techniques and interventions have come a long way....
For a healthy pregnancy, these are the two things you need to know
Pregnancy is a unique experience combined with a mixture of intense emotions. For new expectant mothers, wrestling with unfamiliar feelings or uncertainties is very natural. Having a strong support network and a good medical care team is essential to dissipate fears and concerns, and is necessary...