Mental Health
How to know when menopause is over
Whether you just had your first hot flash or you’ve been living with annoying symptoms for years, you probably have one question: When will...
How much does an emergency room visit cost
If you go to an emergency room, you’ll be seen even if you don’t have insurance. But depending on your situation, it may not...
Does insurance cover lab tests?
Whether it’s checking your cholesterol, screening for diabetes or monitoring a chronic condition, lab work is a routine part of health care. These tests...
Early signs of testicular cancer
It’s good to be familiar with your body – how it looks and feels. This applies to every part of you, including your testicles....
True or False: Myths and Misconceptions About Bioidentical Hormones for Menopausal...
True or False: Myths and Misconceptions About Bioidentical Hormones for Menopausal Symptoms
An increasing number of peri- and post-menopausal women are seeking “bioidentical” hormones as...
Legionnaires’ disease symptoms and treatment
Respiratory illnesses are no fun, but they typically go away on their own with at-home treatments to ease symptoms. But one respiratory illness that...
6 signs you may need a hip replacement
Hip pain – we’ve all been there. Sometimes you wake up a little stiff, you sit for too long or you get a bit...
E. coli symptoms and how to prevent getting infected
Escherichia coli (E. coli) is a group of bacteria that normally lives in the gut of healthy people and animals, and helps to digest...
Norovirus outbreaks and how to protect yourself
From the common cold to strep throat, there are a lot of viruses and bacteria that can spread from person to person. Norovirus isn’t...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD): Stages, causes and treatments
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that around 37 million adults in the United States have chronic kidney disease, with the majority...