Author: Pegalis Law Group

What You Should Know About Glaucoma As one of the leading causes of vision loss and blindness among U.S. adults, glaucoma is a disease that can impact anyone at any time. While there’s no cure for glaucoma, it can be slowed or stopped when diagnosed and treated early. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, a time …

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Recognizing the Warning Signs of Cervical Cancer January marks not only the beginning of a new calendar year but also Cervical Health Awareness Month and Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. Although more than 14,000 U.S. women will be diagnosed with cervical cancer this year, screenings and vaccinations help save countless lives. Since you’re far more likely …

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Debunking the Stigmas Around Invisible Disabilities December 3 is International Day of Persons With Disabilities, and this year’s theme is Not All Disabilities Are Visible. Many disabilities are invisible, but that doesn’t make them any less devastating to a person’s quality of life. Common examples of invisible disabilities include mental health disorders, diabetes, PTSD (post-traumatic …

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Tips for Having Safer Pregnancies to Prevent Premature Births One out of every 10 babies (approximately 400,000 in the United States annually) is born preterm or before the normal 37-40 weeks of pregnancy. Because babies born premature miss out on significant growth and development occurring in the last weeks of pregnancy, premature births are among …

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Five Ways to Make Your Holiday Meals Healthier ‘Tis the season for gathering with good friends and family to celebrate the holidays. The star of many holiday celebrations is the food, as people gather around the table to enjoy each other’s fellowship over a pleasant meal. The average American gains 1-5 pounds between Thanksgiving and …

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How to Be an Advocate for Your Child’s Healthcare Medical malpractice can cause severe life altering injuries and ailments for people of all ages, including children, as they’re among the most vulnerable groups wading through the healthcare system. If you’re a parent, you can take actions to protect your children from the negligence of others. …

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10 Tips to Keep Your Breasts Healthy October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to reflect on a disease affecting women – and men – of all ages worldwide. Although breast cancer is most commonly found in women over 50, men can also develop breast cancer, as can younger people. Affecting about 264,000 women …

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Recognizing Symptoms of Childhood Cancers to Save Lives Every three minutes, a family receives the devastating news that their child has been diagnosed with cancer. With nearly 16,000 American children diagnosed with cancer every year, cancer remains one of the leading causes of death among children in the United States. Globally, approximately 300,000 children are …

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Raising Blood Cancer Awareness With Blood Cancer Facts Did you know that someone in the United States is diagnosed with a blood cancer every three minutes? More than 1.3 million Americans are currently living with or in remission from a blood cancer. Blood cancers (also called hematologic cancers) are the third leading cause of cancer …

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