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...
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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...
This is your way out from having to go to the dentist
What if we told you that we’ve got your answer for how you can avoid the dentist office? October is National Dental Hygiene Month, which recognizes the teams of dentists and dental specialists dedicated to ensuring optimal experiences for their patients. To date, the use...
Bacterial vs. viral: when you need to ask your doctor
You’ve got a sore throat, stuffy nose, cough, and maybe a fever… but what’s going to make it go away? It can be easy to think that a pack of antibiotics are going to do the trick in wiping out your symptoms, but that’s not...
Mini strokes are real, and here’s what you need to know about them
“Mini strokes”, or transient ischemic attacks (TIA), occur when there is decreased blood flow to the brain. This decreased blood flow is caused by a clot or a bleed, and unlike regular strokes, it does not cause actual cell death. Symptoms are usually temporary and...
How you can detect breast cancer early
In honor of the month of October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to provide our trusted doctor information on how you can best detect breast cancer before it is too late. Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women worldwide,...