Do you or a family member currently have health coverage through Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)? If so, you may soon need to take steps to find out if you can continue your coverage. Soon, states will resume Medicaid and CHIP eligibility reviews. This means some people [...]
Following a Resolution passed by the United Nations in 2008, June 19 has been formally established as World Sickle Cell Day. The day is designed to increase public knowledge and education about sickle cell disease (SCD). The Sickle Cell Disease Association of America provides a good primer on this inherited [...]
OK, guys. This month is for you. The month of June features a special focus on Men’s Health. A good reminder for men to pay attention to health signals and age-adjusted concerns. Guys, a little attention goes a long way—especially when it comes to providing yourselves with the best opportunity [...]
It’s been called a “silent killer” with good reason. And good reason why the month of May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) defines high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, as blood pressure that is higher than normal. Left untreated, it can [...]
Just as Spring pollen count can trigger itchy eyes, coughing and wheezing, coming into contact with foods you may be allergic to likewise can trigger negative reactions. Food allergies are a growing concern in the United States and one of the reasons the month of May is used to draw [...]
When accidents or sicknesses strike, knowing which doctor to call can save you stress, money, and time while ensuring you get the treatment you need when you need it. Learn the differences and similarities between ER doctors and family medicine doctors, the types of patients they treat, and their unique [...]
Your new little bundle of joy is about to bring a huge bundle of change. One of the biggest adjustments parents make with the arrival of a new baby is how to handle the change an infant will bring to adult sleep cycles. If you’re used to a solid eight [...]
When it comes to good dental health, it’s a question that might be older than the proverbial inquiry: What came first—the chicken or the egg? Do I brush first and floss second or vice-versa? While some dental health professionals may not agree on the specific sequence, almost all agree the [...]
Measles is not a common illness in the United States, which is why a startling number of new cases of the disease has doctors and healthcare providers alerting patients and the community, especially parents of children, how to protect against contracting the illness. According to the Center for Disease Control, [...]
We’ve all been told to stay healthy by taking our vitamins, but we’ve also all been told that everyone is different. So how do we know which vitamins each person needs if we’re all different? Many popular vitamin companies have created multivitamins specifically for both men and women, which seems [...]
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