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New survey: Americans cut prescription costs by ordering from Canada
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New survey: Americans cut prescription costs by ordering from Canada

by d-mars.com News Provider Prescription drug prices are skyrocketing. For anyone who needs regular prescriptions to manage serious chronic health conditions, the soaring cost of their medications creates a real burden. Studies show that one in four adults skip medications primarily due to cost, which leads to bigger problems both for their health outcomes and…

National Dental Association Foundation And Colgate-Palmolive Establish “Audacity To Dream” Scholarship Program To Encourage And Assist African American Dental Students
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National Dental Association Foundation And Colgate-Palmolive Establish “Audacity To Dream” Scholarship Program To Encourage And Assist African American Dental Students

In a continuing commitment to address racial disparities in oral health, the National Dental Association Foundation (NDAF) and Colgate-Palmolive Company announce the creation of the “Audacity to Dream” scholarship program for African Americans pursuing careers in dentistry. Students currently enrolled in dental school and demonstrating success in areas such as leadership, community service, and research…

Is It Allergies or COVID-19? 7 Symptoms To Watch

Is It Allergies or COVID-19? 7 Symptoms To Watch

By d-mars.com News Provider COVID-19 is complicating the 2021 spring allergy season. From watery eyes to dry coughs, people are left wondering exactly what their symptoms mean. “Many people are asking about the differences between COVID-19 and seasonal allergies,” says Dr. Luz Fonacier, president of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI). “While…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Craft Therapy Healing the Nation’s Veterans
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Craft Therapy Healing the Nation’s Veterans

by d-mars.com News Provider Therapeutic and rehabilitation benefits of crafting are well-known to those who’ve experienced them firsthand, but advocates want more people to understand what a powerful healing tool it can be, particularly for the nation’s veterans during this time of increased isolation and anxiety. To raise awareness of the healing and unifying power…

Vaccine Toolkits Spark COVID Vaccine Conversations with Trusted Leaders in Hard-hit Communities of Color
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Vaccine Toolkits Spark COVID Vaccine Conversations with Trusted Leaders in Hard-hit Communities of Color

Widespread vaccination against COVID-19 is needed to ensure an end to the pandemic, including for those African American and other communities of color that have been hardest hit. However, a warranted mistrust or skepticism of the medical community – what some call the “Tuskegee effect” – may make many communities of color understandably wary of…

6 Ways to Tell If You Have Enough Life Insurance
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6 Ways to Tell If You Have Enough Life Insurance

by d-mars.com News Provider If we’ve learned anything from 2020, it’s that life can be unpredictable. Having sufficient life insurance can provide financial stability and security to loved ones during times of uncertainty. Forty-one million Americans say they need life insurance but don’t have it, according to LIMRA’s 2020 Insurance Barometer Study. Others are insured…

How and Why to Improve the Fit of Your Mask
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How and Why to Improve the Fit of Your Mask

by d-mars.com News Provider As more Americans get vaccinated against COVID-19, you may find yourself out and about more. Whether you’re returning to the workplace or just getting a haircut, mask requirements may be in place in certain venues you frequent. New Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations highlight the importance of snugly…

At a Crossroads? Consider a Career in Healthcare as a Home Caregiver
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At a Crossroads? Consider a Career in Healthcare as a Home Caregiver

by d-mars.com News Provider Considering a career change? You’re in good company — 18 percent of the deskless workforce who had a job during COVID-19 plan to leave for better benefits or job security, according to a recent survey by Quinyx. Experts say that if you’re looking for meaningful work in a reliable, recession-proof industry,…

How to choose the best face mask
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How to choose the best face mask

by d-mars.com News Provider Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, you have probably wondered what kind of face mask provides the most effective protection but is also easy and comfortable. You have probably also heard that double masking provides better protection against the more easily transmissible variants of COVID-19 that have been spreading recently….

New Year, New Policy: Insurance Considerations for the Road Ahead
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New Year, New Policy: Insurance Considerations for the Road Ahead

by d-mars.com News Provider As we move away from a year unlike any other, Americans have developed a newfound tolerance for uncertainty—and the need to prepare for it. The start of a new year is a time for resolutions, especially financial ones. As part of this process, it is essential to review your insurance coverage…

Can You Recognize Signs of Stroke?
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Can You Recognize Signs of Stroke?

by d-mars.com News Provider Many people are avoiding in-person doctor’s visits to limit potential exposure to coronavirus — or are simply ignoring health concerns altogether. However, when it comes to medical emergencies such as stroke, immediate medical attention is critical. The fifth leading cause of death in the U.S., stroke occurs every 40 seconds and…

Pandemic adding to the physical and financial stress facing many Black caregivers

Pandemic adding to the physical and financial stress facing many Black caregivers

While the risk of COVID-19 poses the greatest threat to the elderly, it’s also taking a toll on the people they rely on most: their caregivers. This is particularly true in the Black community, where the pandemic presents new sources of stress, both physically and financially. A new Nationwide Retirement Institute® survey of 313 Black caregivers…

Hip Hop Public Health Launches ‘Community Immunity’ Vaccine Literacy Effort
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Hip Hop Public Health Launches ‘Community Immunity’ Vaccine Literacy Effort

Hip Hop Public Health (HHPH) the national nonprofit organization dedicated since 2004 to fostering positive health behavior change through the power of science and hip hop music, today launched Community Immunity: A Rap Anthology about Vaccines. A suite of free resources aimed at increasing COVID-19 vaccine coverage in communities of color by fighting fear with facts, this…

More People Are Concerned About Their Financial Future: 4 Steps To Protect Yours
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More People Are Concerned About Their Financial Future: 4 Steps To Protect Yours

By d-mars.com News Provider  Finances are consistently a top concern for many Americans, with “saving money” a top-10 most common New Year’s resolution. This year, Americans are more concerned than ever before due to the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic. USE Credit Union reported that more than 75% of non-transactional calls received since the…