B96 Cares! Chronic Fatigue Syndrome-It’s Not in Your Head
Chronic fatigue syndrome can be as isolating as it is debilitating—especially when those around you don’t understand what you’re going through. If you’re experiencing extreme exhaustion, coupled with...
View ArticleB96 Cares! How Healthy Are Your Kidneys?
Kidneys serve as the body’s filtering system, removing waste and excess water from the blood. If your kidneys are damaged or don’t function properly, you may develop severe health problems. In the...
View ArticleB96 Cares! Epilepsy Awareness
Epilepsy is a brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. Known causes include strokes, brain tumors, traumatic brain injuries, insufficient prenatal care, and injuries at birth. More than half...
View ArticleB96 Cares! The Link Between Tobacco Use & Cancer
Each year, 660,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with, and 343,000 people die from, a cancer related to tobacco use. But quitting tobacco use at any age can reduce the risk of cancer. Call...
View ArticleB96 Cares! Are You Suffering From Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Chronic fatigue syndrome can be as isolating as it is debilitating—especially when those around you don’t understand what you’re going through. If you’re experiencing extreme exhaustion, coupled with...
View ArticleB96 Cares! The Dangers of Tobacco & Cancer
There is all kinds of cancers linked to tobacco use; the leading preventable cause of cancer and cancer deaths. Cancers linked to tobacco use make up 40 percent of all cancers diagnosed. Quitting...
View ArticleB96 Cares! How Much Do You Know About Epilepsy?
Approximately 150,000 people in the U.S. develop epilepsy each year, and more than two million have been diagnosed with it. Epilepsy is a brain disorder characterized by recurrent seizures. Known...
View ArticleB96 Cares! Does Your Child Have ADHD?
Children diagnosed with ADHD may be overly active or have trouble paying attention or controlling their behavior. In the United States, more young children two to five years of age are taking medicine...
View ArticleB96 Cares! Chronic Fatigue Syndrome-It’s Not in Your Head
If you’re experiencing extreme exhaustion, coupled with difficulty sleeping and concentrating, body pain, and flu-like symptoms, you could have chronic fatigue syndrome. But you’re not alone. More than...
View ArticleB96 Cares! Responding To Epilepsy Related Seizures
Epilepsy is a brain disorder that causes recurrent seizures. Nearly three million people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with Epilepsy. When helping, you should remain calm and provide comfort. If they...
View ArticleB96 Cares! Know The Warning Signs of A Concussion!
A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that affects how your brain works. Know the warning signs. If symptoms show up after a practice or a game, tell your parents. A medical professional can...
View ArticleB96 Cares! Finding Help After A Brain Tumor Diagnosis
The mission of the American Brain Tumor Association is to advance the understanding and treatment of brain tumors with the goals of improving, extending and, ultimately, saving the lives of those...
View ArticleB96 Cares! HIV Testing: Test Today. Don’t Delay.
1 in 2 people with HIV have had the virus at least 3 years before diagnosis. About 40% of new HIV infections come from people who don’t know they have HIV. 7 in 10 people at high risk for HIV who...
View ArticleB96 Cares! Helping Students With Learning & Attention Issues
In the U.S., one in five children struggles with learning and attention issues. That’s 15 million children ages 3–20, and many of their issues go undiagnosed. As a result, children with learning and...
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