The term preventive care may sound familiar to you. But you may not know exactly why it matters to your health. Preventive care is an umbrella term for healthcare strategies to prevent and detec...
As the days grow shorter and temperatures fall, many people start to experience sniffles, coughs, and runny noses. But not all cold-weather bugs are created equal. While many viruses are mild, o...
According to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), approximately 1.4 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes each year. Nearly 6% of those newly diagnosed patients will have type 1 diab...
Medication synchronization sounds complex and confusing. But it’s pretty simple. Also called med sync, it’s a free service through your pharmacy to help manage your prescription medi...
On average, men in the U.S. can expect to live just over 73 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But several male-specific conditions can shorten your life or crea...
On average, women in the U.S. can expect to live just over 79 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's six years longer than the average for men. But certain fe...
Prediabetes is a condition in which your blood sugar and A1C are elevated — though not enough to be considered diabetes. With prediabetes, your body is less sensitive to the insulin you pr...
Asthma and allergies can be caused by a variety of airborne triggers, such as pollen and pet dander. Particulates and smog in the air can also trigger asthma. While you can’t alw...
Every year, about 8% of people in the U.S. get the flu, according to the Centers for Disease Con...
Allergies and asthma are common children’s health issues that often
As people age, so do their immune systems. This decline in immune function makes older adults more susceptible to illnesses — and serious complications from those illnesses. They may also ...
When your child has an infection, it’s natural to wonder if they might need an antibiotic. But antibiotics only work for bacterial infections. If your child’s...
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