National Sarcoma awareness month occurs each year in July helping to bring awareness and education about the specific type of cancer called sarcoma. Sarcomas are tumors made of connective tissue that originates from the body’s muscles, nerves, joints, bone, cartilage, blood vessels or fat. Sarcomas can occur anywhere in the body, but most often happen…
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The vagus nerve is a wandering bundle of nerves that extends from the medulla oblongata in the brain stem. It helps to control your organ systems, digestion, and certain body functions. The vagus nerve is also in charge of many crucial body functions like communicating motor and sensory impulses to all body organs. The vagus…
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Every year, over thirty-thousand people in the United States are diagnosed with primary liver cancer. This type of cancer is on the rise in the US, and across the globe. Liver cancer is the growth and spreading of cancer-stricken cells inside of the liver. Cancer that begins in the liver is called primary, whereas cancer…
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Folic acid is a B-vitamin that is necessary for proper human cell growth. If taken before and during a pregnancy, folic acid can prevent up to seventy percent of serious birth defects of the brain and spine, which are called neural tube defects. During January, Folic Acid Awareness week is addressed to highlight the importance…
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The National Family Partnership was first established in 1980 as grassroots, nonprofit organization by a handful of worried parents who believed that they should have more of a leadership role in the war to empower children about drugs and drug prevention. Since the creation nearly forty years ago, they have been devoted to increasing education…
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The vagus nerve is a large nerve that carries information between your brain and your internal organs that helps to control the body’s response in times of rest and relaxation. This nerve originates inside of the brain and branches out in every direction through the neck and torso, where it is then responsible for carrying…
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Each year in August, National Immunization Awareness month occurs. During this month, many of the worldwide organizations educate the public and world on the importance of vaccinations at all ages. While children typically receive the most vaccinations, adults can continue to get them through their lives as well. Vaccinations help with Immunity When babies are…
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In 1992, the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action began celebrating World Breastfeeding Week- which was a week in August designed to highlight all aspects of breastfeeding. Each year, the week is celebrated with a different focus and theme. In past years, they have covered healthcare systems, women and work, the International Code of Marketing of…
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