BDO Medical Minute: Medicare
by Dr. Felicia Wade, BDO Healthy Lifestyle Expert
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Her Daughter Saved Her Life. Then She Gave Birth to Another on Mother’s Day
Cancer doesn’t strike evenly, and women are paying the price. According to new data, women now face an 82 percent higher rate of cancer diagnosis than men. Among the most alarming figures: in 2025 alone, an estimated 316,950 U.S. women read more about Her Daughter Saved Her Life. Then She Gave Birth to Another on Mother’s Day

Walking Toward the Light: A Story of Resilience and Advocacy for Thyroid Eye Disease
My name is Christine Gustafson, and I live in Monterey, California, with my husband, Frank Marshall, and our Siamese cat, Sweet Pea. I am a white woman sharing my story because health challenges like mine—Thyroid Eye Disease (TED)—don’t discriminate, but read more about Walking Toward the Light: A Story of Resilience and Advocacy for Thyroid Eye Disease

What I Wish I Knew: The Truth About Preterm Birth for Black Women
In the world of maternal healthcare, few voices resonate with as much urgency and clarity as Dr. Kim Bruno’s. A healthcare provider with 17 years of experience, Dr. Bruno has transitioned from private practice to Sera Prognostics’ Associate Director of read more about What I Wish I Knew: The Truth About Preterm Birth for Black Women

Married People Have Healthier Hearts—Here’s Why
Have you heard that marriage can positively impact heart health by reducing stress, providing emotional support, and encouraging healthier habits? Some studies have shown that married individuals tend to have lower rates of heart disease compared to their unmarried counterparts, read more about Married People Have Healthier Hearts—Here’s Why

Mouth Taping While You Sleep? Why You Shouldn’t
Scroll through TikTok, and you may see #MouthTapping trending, with users swearing by the latest trend of people taping their lips shut at bedtime. Experts warn that this practice could be dangerous. What is mouth taping and why is it read more about Mouth Taping While You Sleep? Why You Shouldn’t

Quick Guide To Seasonal Allergy Relief
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), in 2021, approximately 81 million people in the U.S. were diagnosed with seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever). This equals around 26 percent (67 million) of adults and 19 percent (14 read more about Quick Guide To Seasonal Allergy Relief