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Coronaviruses that cause COVID-19 continue to spread around the globe, with the most recent variant being the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant and the most prevalent being the EG5 and XBB variants. V…

Health insurance is a basic need, but policies are commonly complicated and full of unfamiliar terms. This makes it difficult for many people to compare policies and fully understand their insuranc…

Children look to role models, especially their parents, when learning about their health and bodies. Teaching your children the importance of caring for their minds and bodies sets them up for heal…

Nicotine is addictive. This is indisputable. But, with the right tools, mindset, and preparation, you can quit smoking and reap the benefits of a longer, healthier lifespan. Table of ContentsUnd…

Schools, daycares, dorms, and medical facilities are known as hotbeds for infection. Close quarters, limited bathroom facilities, and poor ventilation can increase your risk of acquiring an infecti…

Poison ivy, oak, and sumac all produce urushiol oil, which causes skin rashes in sensitive people. If you’ve ever experienced the itchy, blistering rash that comes with poison ivy/oak/sumac exposur…

A Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP) is a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA)-mandated statement that describes how a healthcare company will use and disclose protect…

Did you know that wearable devices can predict an illness or identify atrial fibrillation before you have any symptoms? These devices have come a long way since the first-generation step counters. …

Digital technologies have transformed our world more rapidly than any innovation in the past. Those who are connected to the digital world benefit from this newer way to share knowledge and communi…

A full-time job can be demanding, even more so if you have a chronic health condition. Nearly half of all American adults have a chronic health condition, which is defined as a physical or mental c…