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Radon is estimated to cause around 21,000 lung cancer deaths in the United States every year and is the second leading cause of lung cancer, according to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can get trapped in homes and buildings and expose the people who live and work inside, increasing their risk of developing lung cancer later in life. This risk is even higher among those who smoke cigarettes.

National Blood Donor Month, which has taken place each January since 1970, is such an important observance. Donating blood saves many lives and improves health for many people. According to the World Health Organization, “blood is the most precious gift that anyone can give to another person — the gift of life. A decision to donate your blood can save a life, or even several if your blood is separated into its components — red cells, platelets, and plasma.”

Sotera Wireless’ CEO, Dr. Devin McCombie, Ph.D., is among the chosen speakers for the "Cuffless Blood Pressure Measurement" session at the Cardiovascular Health Tech Virtual Conference 2022 this February 14-16, engaging other top academic researchers and technical directors about continuous blood pressure monitoring on the general hospital ward.

Our liver is the largest organ in our bodies, and it performs hundreds of vital functions. It works hard and can withstand a lot of punishment, but it's like an elastic band in that it can only extend so far before snapping. One out of every three of us is at risk of developing liver disease. It's a quiet killer, and many individuals are unaware they have a problem until it's too late.

Increased cervical cancer screening and prevention are critical components in the fight against the disease. Because human papillomavirus (HPV) infection causes nearly all cases of the disease, vaccines that protect against the virus could prevent the vast majority of cases. Moreover, regular Pap tests might catch – and lead to the treatment of – the disease in the precancerous stage. By getting your appointments "back on the books," you may change the numbers.

National Glaucoma Awareness Month is in January, and it's a great time to raise awareness about this sight-threatening disease. In the United States, glaucoma is the primary cause of visual loss and blindness. Because glaucoma has no early symptoms, half of the persons with it are unaware they have it.

With the current COVID-19 pandemic, we fear an occurrence of a 'twindemic'— as this pandemic might also cause a surge of the flu virus. Though with the current health protocols and restrictions brought by COVID-19, the current number of influenza-like illnesses have dwindled down way below the normal percentage in an average seasonal epidemic but we can't be too careful. If you haven’t gotten your flu shot yet, the first week in December is a great time to do it.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in the United States has developed a comprehensive toy safety system. By upholding strict lead and phthalates restrictions for toys; and intercepting illegal and harmful toys at ports and in the marketplace. As holidays are just around the corner, children receive most of their toys this time of the year. Toys that are unsafe or improper for children's age can cause harm, blindness, and even death. Every year, around 240,000 toy-related injuries are addressed in emergency departments.

Every year on December 1st, World AIDS Day is commemorated. It's a chance for people all around the globe to come together in the fight against HIV, to express solidarity for HIV-positive people, and to remember those who have died as a result of an AIDS-related illness. World AIDS Day was the first global health day, established in 1988.

November is National Home Care Month, a time to celebrate the practice of home care and all of the individuals who make it possible, from the patients who inspire us to the caregivers who serve them.During the month of November, the home care and hospice community honors the millions of nurses, home care aides, therapists, and social workers who make a remarkable difference for the patients and families they serve. These heroic caregivers play a central role in our health care system and in homes across the nation.