Celebrating Health: The Dual Importance of National Kidney Month and National Nutrition Month for People with Chronic Conditions
Good nutrition is a cornerstone of wellness that impacts every aspect of our health. For those with conditions as diverse as chronic kidney disease (CKD), glaucoma, and menopause, dietary choices can significantly influence symptom management,
Working Toward Health Equity for People With Rare Diseases
More than 300 million people worldwide are living with one or more rare diseases. These people, along with their families, are often left to their own devices, forced to muddle through as best they can
National Donor Day: Giving the Gift of Life
Every year on February 14th, while many celebrate romance with loved ones on Valentine’s Day, another observance is also taking place – National Donor Day. Far from pushing people toward candy aisles and florist shops,
Celebrating Black Americans’ Contributions to the Arts
This year, the theme of Black History Month is “African Americans and the Arts”. Learn about the many, diverse, and significant contributions to the arts made by people of African descent in the New World,
Why Glaucoma Awareness Is Essential, and How to Get Involved
More than three million people in the United States have glaucoma, and that number is expected to increase to 6.3 million by 2050. Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases that affect the optic nerve,
2023 End-of-Year Roundup
The year 2023 has been an exciting one for us here at Responsum Health! Since 2019, we’ve been empowering people living with various health conditions in multiple ways: We curate and summarize expert advice and
National Caregivers Month: Honoring Unsung Heroes
November is more than just the month of falling leaves and cornucopias. In the United States, it’s not only the month of Thanksgiving; it’s also National Caregivers Month, a time to recognize and appreciate the
World Menopause Month
The International Menopause Society and the World Health Organization (WHO) designated October as World Menopause Month in 2014. It was created to raise and spread awareness of a phase of life that all women who
Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrating Culture and Bridging Gaps in Healthcare Access and Clinical Research
The crisp air and boldly-colored leaves of September don’t just herald a change of seasons and the start of the school year (for those up north). It’s also a time to celebrate and honor ethnic