May Is National Stroke Awareness Month: Every Second Counts, Recognize the Signs of Stroke

AUDIO: Dr. Clinton Wright, Vascular Neurologist
(Bethesda, MD, Monday, May 1, 2023) – In the U-S, more than 800-thousand people suffer from strokes each year. The  “Know Stroke, Know the Signs, Act in Time” campaign led by the National Institute of...

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Healthy Mouth for Every Body: A PSA From the Health Resources and Services Administration

Dear PSA Director: Oral health is a fundamental part of overall health, yet many Americans have untreated oral health problems. Research has found links between oral health and diabetes, heart disease, and dementia. Problems in...

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This Holiday Season, Be the One To Check In on a Veteran or Active Duty Service Member

AUDIO: Dr. David Rudd, International Leader in Suicide Prevention and U.S. Army Veteran
(Indianapolis, IN, Tuesday, December 20, 2022) –  It’s no surprise that the holidays can be stressful for veterans and place even more pressure on those with mental health concerns. In fact, 64% of people with...

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The National Institutes of Health’s “All of Us” Research Program Announces Return of Health-Related DNA Results to Participants

AUDIO: Anastasia Wise, PhD, Director of Scientific Return to Participants and Impact at the National Institutes of Health's All of Us Research Program
(Bethesda, MD, Tuesday, December 13, 2022) – Our DNA can tell us a lot about our health. One research program is working to make that information accessible to more people. The All of Us Research...

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As Respiratory Diseases Surge, Older Adults Should Get Vaccinated and Take Steps To Stay Healthy

AUDIO: Lindsay Clarke, SVP of Education & Advocacy, Alliance for Aging Research
(Washington, DC, Thursday, October 27, 2022)– As we head into cold and flu season and respiratory diseases surge, now is the time to get up to date on vaccinations. While isolating and taking precautions against...

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The Latest Information on the Fight Against COVID-19: Updated Boosters Renewing Protection

VIDEO: Dr. William Schaffner, Medical Director, National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID)

(Monday, November 14, 2022, Washington, DC) – As we enter another winter season, it’s critical we protect ourselves, our loved ones and our communities from new surges of COVID-19 infections. The virus that causes COVID-19…

Suicide Is the #1 Issue Facing Veterans; 17 Veterans Die by Suicide Each Day

AUDIO: Dave Berkenfield, Former Navy SEAL
(Indianapolis, IN, Thursday, September 8, 2022) – Mental health is one of the toughest challenges facing veterans today with over 6,000 veterans dying by suicide each year. Veterans are trained as warriors to accept every...

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Medicare Loses an Estimated $60 Billion Each Year Due to Fraud

AUDIO: Rebecca Kinney, Director of the Administration for Community Living, Office of Healthcare Information and Counseling
(Washington, DC, Thursday, September 8, 2022) – With Medicare scams on the rise, it’s important to be aware of the types of fraud and scams that can occur – especially for seniors. Health care fraud...

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