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Hepatitis C: Why baby boomers should be tested immediately
(BPT) – If you were born between 1945 and 1965, you could be one of more than 3 million baby boomers living with hepatitis C in the U.S. and not even know it. Despite only making up 27 percent of the U.S. population, baby boomers account for more than 75 percent of hepatitis C cases […]
American Diabetes Month: Why diabetics should get tested for kidney disease
(BPT) – Diabetes is the number one cause of kidney failure in the United States. However, if you are among the 50 percent of Americans who have diabetes or prediabetes, you are not destined for kidney failure. There are several things you can do to protect your kidneys and prevent serious and life-threatening consequences. “Diabetes-related […]