According to the CDC, more than 37 million Americans have diabetes, with another 96 million adults have prediabetes, but some may not know they have it. November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, and to bring awareness to this disease, we’re breaking down the top things you need to know about diabetes and how this condition […]
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While gearing up for haunted houses, costume parties or other spooky fun this weekend, it’s suggested to also prepare for potential sniffles, fevers and coughs – because cold and flu season are back. However, there is no need to catch a fright – here are some common symptoms, tips to prevent illness this season and testing options available […]
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Exciting news for Android users. We previously shared that Apple users can access test results through Apple Health. Now, Android users can do the same through the CommonHealth mobile application. BioReference Laboratories now supports access to test results through CommonHealth on Android devices. This new offering makes it easy to centralize your health records from […]
Last season, and in the Orlando bubble, the NBA largely relied on BioReference Laboratories specialists to conduct the bulk of its COVID-19 testing.
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Getting back to Playing Ball The days are getting shorter, there is a cool crisp in the air, and the leaves are changing colors; it’s undoubtedly fall. The return of the autumnal season also means football has kicked-off, baseball playoffs are here, basketball is just beginning, hockey players are ready to hit the ice, and […]
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Every October, people all around the world join together for breast cancer awareness and show support for those affected by breast cancer. Women in the U.S. have a 1 in 8 lifetime risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer[i]. While it is the most common cancer in American women (except for skin cancer), death rates […]
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Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, celebrated each September, is a great opportunity to bring awareness to Thyroid Cancer – including detection, care standards, and research to achieve cures. Thyroid Cancer effects about 33,000 women and 12,000 men each year, and causes 1,000 deaths of women and 900 deaths in men, according to the Centers for Disease […]
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As data from public health entities continues to emerge about COVID-19 and the Delta variant, we have learned it is more infectious and leading to increased transmissibility when compared with other variants. With the Delta variant accounting for more than 93% of new COVID-19 cases and being more than 2x as contagious as previous variants, according […]
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Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity to raise awareness of the different types of cancers that originate in a woman’s reproductive organs.Each year, about 94,000 women are diagnosed with gynecologic cancer so it is important to understand the risk factors and possible symptoms along with available treatment options. All women are at risk for […]
