In addition to cancer, a growing body of research has shown that vaccines can reduce the risk of developing dementia and heart conditions.

Kidney Care Partners (KCP)—the nation’s leading kidney care multi-stakeholder coalition representing patient advocates, ...

WASHINGTON — With the prevalence of some chronic diseases trending up, the U.S. needs to revamp its approaches to preventative care and disease management, experts said at the Milken Future of Health ...

Health debt is the accumulated impact of changes in health behaviors during the pandemic that will have long-term negative effects on health. Americans have accumulated an enormous health debt over ...

Approximately 80% of cardiovascular disease is preventable through lifestyle modifications and risk factor management, according to the American Heart Association’s “Life's Essential Eight” framework, ...

Preventing chronic disease could help curb the opioid epidemic, according to research from the University of Georgia. The study is the first to examine the relationship between hospitalizations due to ...

This project was overseen by NACDD's Professional Development Committee (PDC), an advisory group of 15 members from state health department chronic disease units who conducted regular conference calls ...

Leaders at the intersection of primary care policy, payment, practice, and advocacy described the most promising steps ...

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) happens when your kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste products and excess fluid from your blood. At first, it typically causes no symptoms, but as your ...

The Greater Scranton YMCA is a cause-driven nonprofit organization that focuses on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We believe that positive, lasting personal and social ...