National Women’s Health Week is an annual initiative driven by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that aims to raise awareness and encourage women to make their health a priority. While finding the time and resources to properly manage one’s health may feel overwhelming, there are many actionable ways women can take to […]
Category Archives: Blog
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May
May
Overall, more than 60 million Americans suffer from asthma and allergies according to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and allergic asthma is the most common type. Each allergy season is all too familiar for those with allergies. With each bloom and breeze, all the common signs and symptoms emerge that can include […]
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Apr
Apr
Each year, the last week of April brings a special time to recognize the dedicated individuals at the core of BioReference – our Laboratory Professionals. Since 1975, Medical Laboratory Professionals Week has been observed by the American Society of Laboratory Science (ASCLS) and 17 other national organizations, as an annual celebration recognizing the contributions of […]
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Apr
Apr
No matter age or background, there are about 20 million new sexually transmitted infection cases every year in the US, according to ASHA. Anyone that is sexually active can become infected with a sexually transmitted infection or STI, according to the CDC. However, there are some groups that are more affected: adolescents, young adults, pregnant […]
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Mar
Mar
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women each year in the United States, excluding skin cancer. About 1 in 25 people in the U.S. will develop colorectal cancer during their lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society; however, with regular screening, it can be detected early.1 What is […]
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Feb
Feb
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer. However, each year in the United States, an estimated 13,000 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed and 4,000 women die of this cancer, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Screening tests and the HPV vaccine are the keys to prevention. When cervical cancer […]
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Nov
Nov
You might have noticed an update in our name from BioReference Laboratories, Inc. to BioReference Health, LLC. While it may be a small shift in what we call ourselves, our new identity represents a significant difference in how we deliver our solutions and services. For more than four decades, BioReference has built a legacy based […]
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Nov
Nov
It’s not just flu season. It’s the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) season. While the flu has been diminished for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic safety measures, such as people staying home and wide-spread masking, experts suggest that this could lead to reduced population immunity.1 These factors can bring […]
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Aug
Aug
Celebrated annually on August 26th, Women’s Equality Day, commemorates the passage of the women’s suffrage in the United States – a historical marker for the challenges faced to drive the women’s movement forward. THE HISTORY The women’s movement spring boarded in the early 19th century, a time where American women couldn’t inherit property or earn […]
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Aug
Aug
Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) affects 1 per 8,000 to 10,000 people around the world, according to the National Library of Medicine.1 For SMA Awareness Month, we’re bringing attention to this genetic disorder by highlighting information about how the disease is inherited and the options for SMA testing during pregnancy or preconception. What Is SMA? Spinal […]