Let's talk medical research

If you’ve ever wondered what a clinical study is, or what it would be like to participate in one, you’re not alone. You probably have a lot of questions about what the process involves and what to expect.

Living with obesity can present unique challenges, but it’s important to remember that your health — both physical and mental — is valuable and worth nurturing. Societal expectations, managing health, and emotional well-being can sometimes feel overwhelming, but small, steady steps can lead to significant changes over time. The goal is progress, not perfection, and every small victory is worth ...

When preparing for flu season, those with asthma may have concerns about how the virus can affect their respiratory health and breathing. While asthma is a manageable condition, it does require extra care when dealing with seasonal illnesses like the flu. In this blog, we'll explore how asthma and the flu interact, provide tips for managing both, and offer resources to help you stay informed and ...

The holiday season is often seen as a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. But for many people, it can also bring added stress, anxiety, and even feelings of loneliness. From the pressure of gift-giving to the expectations of family gatherings, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Mental health struggles can be especially tough when everything around you seems to be focused on happiness and ...

Being a caregiver is one of the most selfless and demanding roles you can take on. Whether you're looking after a parent, spouse, child, or loved one, juggling all of the daily responsibilities that come with it can quickly feel overwhelming. With so much focus on taking care of others, it’s easy to put yourself and your needs on the back burner. While your focus is understandably on your loved ...

October has been recognized as Health Literacy Month for over 25 years. Health literacy refers to an individual’s ability to understand important, health-related information such as dosage amounts, consent forms, acronyms, and other common forms of medical jargon.

Receiving a Parkinson’s diagnosis is a life-altering event that nearly 1 million people in the United States have experienced. Parkinson’s disease symptoms can vary from person to person. Receiving a diagnosis often requires several steps. In this blog, we’ll be sharing more details about the disease and discussing opportunities for individuals to get involved in Parkinson’s research.

Enabling medical advancements is one of Antidote’s chief missions, and one way we do this is through our robust partner network. By providing our clinical trial search tool, Antidote Match, to these organizations at no cost, we can build relationships with condition experts, reach patient communities effectively, and aid individuals during their search for clinical trials.

In the latest installment of Talk of the Towne, we sat down with Melanie Paris, M.A., MPH, the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships and Kidney Disease Education at the American Kidney Fund (AKF). In the discussion, we got her insights into the types of kidney disease, treatment disparities, and the importance of clinical research in the field. She also shared many valuable resources for ...

Obesity, a condition that impacts 2 out of 5 adults in the United States, has become a significant health concern, both due to the impacts it has on individuals with the condition and the effect it can have on the overall medical system. It is estimated that obesity is responsible for nearly $1.73 billion in excess treatment costs annually, compounded by the fact that individuals with obesity are ...