Looking to spread holiday cheer? Volunteer in a research study

The Gift of Good Health: Volunteering in Clinical Research

Giving back during the holiday season is customary for many individuals and families. Volunteering in clinical research studies is often overlooked because it can get overshadowed by holiday-related options. It’s understandable; being a clinical research volunteer doesn’t sound very “Christmassy.” That’s because research studies aren’t confined to a month on a calendar as they work … Read more

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A Sleep Guide: Controlling your Insomnia

Sleep is essential to our overall health. Despite this undeniable fact, restful nights’ sleep continues to evade a growing number of people around the world. Insomnia is a sleep disorder that makes it difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep, or wake too early and be unable to fall back asleep. Insomnia can occur alone or … Read more

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What Is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that can mimic other conditions’ symptoms. It can be challenging to diagnose as it shares symptoms with other conditions. For the 10 million Americans that are affected by it, this provides no comfort. Hope is on the horizon, and through the work of clinical research studies and their volunteers, we … Read more

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OA of the Knee

All of our joints have a typical damage and repair process. With osteoarthritis (OA), the immune function meant to heal, instead leads to joint degeneration. OA is the most common form of arthritis, and it affects the knee most often. OA takes several years to develop and is usually not noticed until in the advanced … Read more

Insomnia Trouble Sleeping

Insomnia

Considering we are in the middle of a pandemic and have been forced to change the way we live our lives, sleepless nights are on the menu for many of us. Around 70 million Americans have a sleep disorder, and insomnia is the most common. But don’t let those numbers fool you; an occasional lost night of … Read more

HPV: A Growing Concern For Men - Vaccine Trials Enrolling Now

HPV: A Growing Concern For Men

The human papillomavirus (HPV) is a group of more than 150 related viruses. Some types of HPV can cause skin warts, genital warts and some can even cause certain types of cancer. HPV can be passed from one person to another by skin-to-skin contact, including oral sex. Additionally, the virus can also be spread by … Read more

Misconceptions about Migraines

Misconceptions about Migraines

Doctors and researchers continue to learn and discover more information about migraines, a painful, often debilitating condition. However, there are many wide-spread myths that can be harmful to patients and alter their search for treatment options. No fear- we are here to help clear up some of the most common misconceptions surrounding migraines. Keep reading … Read more