The Dos and Don’ts of Diabetic Foot Care
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The Dos and Don’ts of Diabetic Foot Care

by d-mars.com News Provider Diabetes management and foot care go hand in hand. “Diabetes can cause nerve damage and poor circulation that puts people at risk for a wide range of foot problems,” says Barry I. Rosenblum, DPM, FACFAS, foot and ankle surgeon and Fellow member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons…

New Alzheimer’s Association Report Examines Racial and Ethnic Attitudes on Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
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New Alzheimer’s Association Report Examines Racial and Ethnic Attitudes on Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care

Findings from two national surveys appearing in the Alzheimer’s Association 2021 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report reveal that discrimination is a barrier to Alzheimer’s and dementia care. More than one-third of Black Americans (36%), and nearly one-fifth of Hispanic Americans (18%) and Asian Americans (19%), believes discrimination would be a barrier to receiving Alzheimer’s…

Want a better career? STEM online programs can help you get there
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Want a better career? STEM online programs can help you get there

by d-mars.com News Provider As the job market increasingly calls for STEM professionals (science, technology, engineering and math), more online programs are emerging that can help students study for such careers. While some educational institutions are struggling to figure out how to effectively teach science-based classes and labs in times of social distancing, a select…

New Research on Portrayals of Black Women in Hollywood Signals Progress, But Colorism Persists
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New Research on Portrayals of Black Women in Hollywood Signals Progress, But Colorism Persists

The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media released the results of Representations of Black Women in Hollywood, a groundbreaking examination of the portrayals of Black girls and women in film and television. Find the report here. While much of the previous research on race and gender in entertainment media analyzed representations of women and…

Oral Care Tips for Parents by the Ages
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Oral Care Tips for Parents by the Ages

by d-mars.com News Provider Proper oral care is essential to overall wellness. Here are a few tips and strategies for each stage of your child’s development: Teething Even before your child’s first tooth appears, good oral care matters. While some discomfort is associated with teething, you can help alleviate it by being prepared. When it…

Doctors’ Tips About the COVID-19 Vaccine
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Doctors’ Tips About the COVID-19 Vaccine

by d-mars.com News Provider More than 500,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 and there have been more than 28 million cases nationwide. Doctors say it’s vital that Americans get vaccinated when it’s their turn, and continue to take precautions against infection. “Vaccinations are safe, effective, prevent illness and save lives. They offer an incredible opportunity…

7 Ways to Improve Your Family’s Dental Health
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7 Ways to Improve Your Family’s Dental Health

by d-mars.com News Provider Is it time to hit “reset” and start over with fresh dental habits? Doing so can help improve your health. “Your oral and overall health are connected — and even small improvements in your oral health routine can have big payoffs in your overall well-being,” Dr. Ruchi Sahota, American Dental Association…

Getting More Movement Throughout the Day
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Getting More Movement Throughout the Day

by d-mars.com News Provider Working or learning from home? It’s more important than ever to ensure you move throughout the day. Doing so will help keep your mind and body healthy and agile. Here are a few tips to move more throughout the day. Take designated breaks: While your workplace likely afforded you regular opportunities…

Five Reasons We Must Increase Diversity in Medical Research
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Five Reasons We Must Increase Diversity in Medical Research

by d-mars.com News Provider For better or worse, the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the devastating impact health inequities have on people of color; especially members of the Black and Hispanic/Latino communities. Mentions of medical studies are at an all-time high, given the focus on the search for a COVID-19 vaccine; but it’s important to understand that…

6 creative ways hotels are adapting to the pandemic
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6 creative ways hotels are adapting to the pandemic

by d-mars.com News Provider The hotel industry has always been on the forefront of finding innovative ways to accommodate and take care of guests. Even though the COVID-19 pandemic has led to canceled or rescheduled plans, many hotels are focused on developing long-term strategies to give their guests the safest and best possible experience. If…

Addressing the ongoing U.S. maternal and infant health crisis accelerated by COVID-19
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Addressing the ongoing U.S. maternal and infant health crisis accelerated by COVID-19

by d-mars.com News Provider For any new mother, one of the most important steps she can take is finding a prenatal care provider who can help ensure a healthy pregnancy for herself and her baby. Unfortunately, far too many women in the United States have limited or no access to prenatal care providers — a…

The Executive Leadership Council Increases Educational Scholarships To $1 Million Dollars In Support Of Black College Students
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The Executive Leadership Council Increases Educational Scholarships To $1 Million Dollars In Support Of Black College Students

The Executive Leadership Council (ELC), the pre-eminent membership organization committed to increasing the number of global Black executives in C-suites, on corporate boards and in global enterprises, will offer $1 million in scholarships for Black undergraduate students in 2021, for which scholarship applications are now being accepted. Through the generous support of 15 corporate partners, The ELC…

The Digital Learning Tools Making Remote-Learning Easier on Everyone
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The Digital Learning Tools Making Remote-Learning Easier on Everyone

by d-mars.com News Provider The past year has demonstrated the importance of digital learning. And thanks to a variety of tools and resources that helped make remote instruction a little less stressful on everyone, teachers, students and parents quickly adapted to the changes brought on by the pandemic. Music Music has been a particularly difficult…

Leading Health and Cancer Advocacy Groups Unite to Reduce Racial Disparities in Cancer Care
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Leading Health and Cancer Advocacy Groups Unite to Reduce Racial Disparities in Cancer Care

Today, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®), American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) presented new ideas for overcoming inequality in oncology. The recommendations—developed by a group of 17 national experts, representing patients and advocates, caregivers, healthcare providers, researchers, and industry—directly address how medical systems in the United States often…

How to Prepare for an Unusual Tax Season
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How to Prepare for an Unusual Tax Season

by d-mars.com News Provider A year as unusual and challenging as 2020 means there may be some additional factors that can impact your tax return, from stimulus payments, potential job changes and unemployment benefits, to virtual work transitions and more. “2020 was full of challenges, changes and plenty of uncertainty. While we’re optimistic for the…

Mathew Knowles Hosts Mathew Knowles IMPACT, A New Podcast Show on iHeartRadio
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Mathew Knowles Hosts Mathew Knowles IMPACT, A New Podcast Show on iHeartRadio

Music mogul turned author, professor and activist Mathew Knowles is hosting his first podcast show on iHeartRadio. Mathew Knowles IMPACT is a weekly one-hour program where Dr. Knowles, his celebrity guests, and call-ins share perspectives on racism, health and wellness, entrepreneurship and the music business.  “These four topics consume the American zeitgeist today,” says Dr. Knowles.  “At the root…

5 Surprising Ways Clean Technology is Improving Daily Life
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5 Surprising Ways Clean Technology is Improving Daily Life

by d-mars.com News Provider Climate-related crises like rising sea levels, severe weather events and longer drought seasons are challenging the global economy. They’re also driving the launch of new clean technologies. Here are five examples of how these new technologies are changing and improving daily life: Making clean energy easier to access: With the renewable…

The Home Depot to Donate $1 Million to Support Campus Improvements at Historically Black Colleges and Universities
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The Home Depot to Donate $1 Million to Support Campus Improvements at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

The Home Depot ® will contribute $1 million in grants to support campus improvements at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) through its annual Retool Your School program, for which voting is now open. Established in 2009, the program has emphasized HBCUs’ vital role in the American higher education system. This year, the home improvement retailer is doubling its Retool Your School commitment…