Each day, over 4,000 people lose their lives to Tuberculosis (TB )and close to 30,000 people fall ill with this preventable and curable disease. We aim to raise public awareness about the devastating health, social and economic consequences of Tuberculosis, and to step up efforts to end the global TB epidemic.
Head trauma, brain tumors, infections and strokes can all lead to brain injury. One very common type of brain injury is aphasia. Many stroke survivors and their families have to deal with this speech impairment. In fact, over 1 million people in the United States are currently affected by aphasia according to the National Aphasia…
What to know which foods may help you live a happy, healthy life for longer? Here are five foods that help protect you against a range of diseases. Edamame These are fresh soybeans. They are often sold in snack packs and you can add them to soups and rice-based meals. Edamame are rich in isoflavones….
For more than three decades, the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) has proudly led the nation in observing Brain Injury Awareness Month by conducting an engaging public awareness campaign in March of each year. This campaign provides a platform for educating the general public about the incidence of brain injury and the needs of…
“Eat Right, Bite by Bite!” March is National Nutrition Month! We encourage everyone to focus on making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.