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It's Sleep Awareness Week @sleepfoundation. Many people have insomnia at one time or another. Learn the myths vs facts about insomnia in this podcast from Dr. Richard Schwab, professor @PennMedicine and chief of the Division of Sleep Medicine merckmanuals.com/home/news/edit…

Renowned Surgeon David A. Spain, MD, FACS, of @StanfordSurgery Serves on the Editorial Board of Authoritative Medical Reference MerckManuals.com healthcaredive.com/press-release/…

Is it possible to reduce the risk of macular degeneration? Get the answer from Merck Manuals editorial board member Dr. Sunir J. Garg, Professor of Ophthalmology @JeffersonUniv and Co-Director of the Retina Service at @Wills_Eye. Learn more: bit.ly/4cjic3w

Screening for colon cancer usually begins at age 45 but earlier if you have certain high risk factors. Learn more: bit.ly/4rbxCKV

Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is a common disorder causing short episodes of vertigo (a false sensation of moving or spinning) in response to changes in head position that stimulate the posterior semicircular canal of the inner ear. bit.ly/4stjw8C

Thinking of getting blue light glasses? Read this first: ow.ly/slvs50Ym2fG #bluelight #bluelightblockers #bluelightglasses #glasses #lenses #readingglasses #screens #screentime #dryeye #eyestrain #eyehealth

Renowned Pediatrician Alicia R. Pekarsky, MD, FAAP, Associate Professor at SUNY Upstate Medical University (@UpstateNews), Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital, in Syracuse, NY, Serves on the Editorial Board of MerckManuals.com HealthcareDive.com/press-release/…

March 3 is #WorldHearingDay. #LoveYourEars says @HearingHealthFn Learn more about preventing hearing loss: merckmanuals.com/home/quick-fac… youtu.be/wJDRr9wUbgg

It’s the small moments that matter most: inside jokes, quiet conversations, and laughter across the table. Healthy hearing helps keep those moments clear and meaningful. Check your connection with a quick online hearing screening: hearing.org/hearing-screen… #HearWell

Winter storms can bring extreme cold, ice, snow, and power outages that create serious health and safety risks. Learn how to protect yourself and those around you when winter weather strikes: bit.ly/4saPvuk

Renowned Dentist David F. Murchison, DDS, MMS, of The University of Texas at Dallas (@UT_Dallas) and Texas A&M College of Dentistry (@TAMUdental) Serves on the Editorial Board of the Authoritative Medical Reference MerckManuals.com HealthcareDive.com/press-release/…

What is Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)? merckmanuals.com/home/brain-spi…

What are eye floaters and what causes them? Get the answer from Merck Manuals editorial board member Dr. Sunir J. Garg, Professor of Ophthalmology at @JeffersonUniv and Co-Director of the Retina Service @Wills_Eye. Read more: bit.ly/463YGUJ

Rheumatologist Brian Mandell, MD, PhD, MACR, MACP of the Cleveland Clinic (@ClevelandClinic) Serves on the Editorial Board of Authoritative Medical Reference MerckManuals.com HealthcareDive.com/press-release/…

A pulmonary embolism is a clump of material (usually a blood clot) that gets stuck while moving through your bloodstream and blocks a blood vessel in your lungs. Learn more: merckmanuals.com/home/quick-fac…

Hot flashes can be an uncomfortable part of menopause. Learn how Dr. Sandy Falk, OB/GYN and Editor in Chief of the Manuals, works with her patients to manage them. Learn more about hot flashes, menopause and other health topics at MerckManuals.com.

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2026 will take place Monday, February 23 through Sunday, March 1. To learn more about eating disorders, click here merckmanuals.com/home/mental-he… and visit nationaleatingdisorders.org #EveryBODYBelongs

Making Tinnitus Boring to the Brain hearinghealthmatters.org/tinnitus-educa…

Leonard Gomella, MD, FACS, of the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (@KimmelCancerCtr) Serves on the Editorial Board of the Authoritative Medical Reference MerckManuals.com HealthcareDive.com/press-release/…

🌎 January is #OneHealth month. One Health is the collaborative efforts of multiple disciplines working nationally and globally to attain optimal health for all life (human, animals, and plants) in a shared environment. youtube.com/watch?v=W45q3t…