. Sponsored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month is a time to promote healthy growth in children. For guidance on healthy eating, check out the latest edition of the Dietary Guidelines for...

.What is breast cancer? Cancer occurs when changes called mutations take place in genes that regulate cell growth. The mutations let the cells divide and multiply in an uncontrolled way. Breast cancer is cancer that develops in breast cells. Typically, the cancer...

.No matter where you are in your fight, here’s where you need to be. Whether you’ve been newly diagnosed, have been fighting against type 1 or type 2 diabetes for a while, or are helping a loved one, you’ve come to the right place. This is the start of gaining a...

.Flu Season: Importance of Getting a Flu Shot With flu season upon us during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s doubly important to lessen the risk for getting the flu. In a typical year, flu season occurs from fall to early spring. The length and severity of an epidemic may...

.The National Cervical Cancer Coalition recognizes Cervical Health Awareness Month in January to educate people about cervical cancer, HPV, and the importance of getting screened. Check out CDC’s cervical cancer awareness feature for key information to share. Learn...

.The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute sponsors American Heart Month in February to raise awareness about heart health. Join the conversation by using the NHLBI promotional toolkit. Check out these  resources on heart health to help build heart-healthy...

.Each March the Prevent Cancer Foundation sponsors National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to spread the word about colorectal cancer prevention. Get tested for colorectal cancer — and to find out which test you might prefer.Related ArticlesRelated