Tempe, Arizona (NAPSI) - Whether you have diabetes, or know someone who does, you’re most likely familiar with the importance of controlling the disease through diet and exercise, an insulin regimen or both. However, even for those who strive to effectively manage their condition, serious and debilitating complications such as diabetic foot ulcers can occur.

Riverside, California (NAPSI) - While the number of children with food allergies is on the rise according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, 8 percent of children under the age of 18 in the United States have a food allergy food allergies can be managed appropriately.

Tempe, Arizona (NAPSI) - In 2009, at the tender age of 14, Monica Sandoval was diagnosed with leukemia. You might think that enduring chemotherapy, radiation, two bone marrow transplants and hair loss would have gotten her down. But you couldn’t be more wrong.

Yuma, Arizona (NAPSI) - The importance of caregivers cannot be overstated. With over 65 million Americans providing caregiving, it is clear that caregivers are essential to our nation.

Riverside, California (NAPSI) - When it comes to health, making positive lifestyle changes that include losing weight and being more active is a goal for many people. But often times, no matter how good the intentions, these changes only last a few weeks.

Chicago, Illinois (NAPSI) - Ordinary people can do the extraordinary: Help save a life. Your marrow donation, your financial contribution, your time and energy any and all of these gifts can result in a cure for someone like Valaria Fenderson.

Washington, DC (NAPSI) - Almost one-third of children in our country are considered overweight or obese, but it can be confusing for parents to understand what that means, especially when your child seems healthy and active.