September 2024

Wondering how to lower prescription drug costs? You're not alone — millions of Americans struggle to afford their medications every year. The good news: generic drugs, [...]

LGBTQ health topics — from HRT and PrEP to STI screening and mental health — deserve open, honest conversations with your doctor. As an LGBTQ+ patient, you may have unique [...]

As we age, it becomes increasingly important to be prepared for medical emergencies. According to the CDC, about half of all adults ages 65 or older visited an emergency [...]

Getting your annual flu shot is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself against influenza. While it's always better to get vaccinated than to skip it [...]

Under the Affordable Care Act, all Americans are now required to carry health insurance. If you don't have coverage through your employer or another source, you can [...]

Medical scribes are trained assistants who handle real-time documentation during patient visits, freeing doctors to focus on care instead of paperwork. They're one of [...]

When it comes to planning for your future healthcare, advance directives play a crucial role. These legal documents help ensure that your medical wishes are respected and [...]

Many Americans are confused about what single payer healthcare is and how it would affect them. Single payer healthcare is a system where a single public agency takes [...]

If your heart stops beating and you stop breathing, the first step in emergency care is cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). CPR combines chest compressions, artificial [...]

If your doctor or occupational therapist has recommended using medical equipment like a walker, electric scooter, cane, lift chair, or shower chair, you may be wondering how [...]