According to the CDC, more than 38.1 million adults (around 14.7%) aged 18 or older have had diabetes in their lifetime. As the prevalence of this disease continues to rise, it is becoming increasingly important to shed light on diabetes prevention and management. It is estimated that nearly 97.6 million people in the U.S. ages […]
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There is more to October than just autumn leaves, scary costumes, and pumpkin spiced lattes. At Marlboro Drug Company, we want to encourage you to “think pink” this October. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity for all of us to stand with survivors, raise awareness, and honor the millions across the globe affected by
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January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. At Marlboro Drug Company, we want to use this opportunity to encourage women to talk to their healthcare providers about the importance of getting screened for cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is cancer of the cervix, often caused by the abnormal growth of cells in the cervix or a virus
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Learn more about Blood Clots with Marlboro Drug Company More commonly known as a blood clot, a thrombus is a medical emergency and a life-threatening event. Blood clotting is a natural part of the healing process when bleeding injuries occur. After the injury heals, the body naturally breaks down the blood clot that is no
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The CDC classifies insufficient sleep as a public health problem due to its link to car crashes, workplace accidents, occupational errors, and the detrimental effect on overall health and well-being. Current research shows a strong link between poor sleep hygiene (sleep hygiene is implementing good sleep habits and regular sleep) and high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, diabetes,
Norovirus was discovered in the 1970s and is commonly known as winter vomiting disease because it is prevalent during the winter. Norovirus can be transmitted person-to-person as well as through contaminated foods and drinks. This makes it very hard to control outbreaks. It is very contagious and found in most areas. Norovirus is among the most
The risk of coronary heart disease (CHD) may be increased by a history of gallstone disease, researchers at Tulane University have concluded. Gallstone disease, one of the most common and costly gastrointestinal disorders in the United States, has similar risk factors as coronary heart disease, including diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and poor
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Some older women who take calcium supplements commonly recommended to ward off age-related bone damage may face a greater dementia risk , according to a 5-year study of 700 women aged 70 to 92 years. The heightened dementia risk appears limited to women who have had a stroke or suffer from cerebrovascular disease & disorders that
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Did you know that baby boomers, adults born between 1946 and 1964, are five times more likely to have been exposed to the hepatitis C virus (HCV)? Hepatitis C can cause serious health issues such as liver damage, liver fancer, cirrhosis and even death. It is the leading cause of liver cancer and liver transplants.
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