To quote, Benjamin Franklin, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” and there’s a lot of truth in that statement. Medical tests and screenings are an integral part of maintaining overall wellness—at any age, but even more so as we get older. Staying on top of annual check-ups improves the chances of […]
Worldwide, the sensitization rate to common allergens among school children is approaching 40% to 50%, according to the World Allergy Organization (WAO). In the United States, 6.5% of children have food allergies, 7.7% of children have hay fever, and 13.5% of children have skin allergies, according to National Health Interview Survey data. The bottom line: […]
If you’re struggling to conceive, you’re not alone. Infertility, or the inability to get pregnant after at least one year of unprotected sex, affects approximately 9% of men and 11% of women of reproductive age. As a result, up to 15% of couples are estimated to struggle with infertility, according to the National Institute of […]
If you’ve been told that you need a stress test, you probably have some concerns. That’s understandable—being told that you need an evaluation of how your heart works can be stressful. You can rest assured that these tests are common, especially if you have any risk factors for cardiac disease. Still, as you prepare for […]
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A blood test for diabetes measures the amount of glucose or sugar in a person’s blood. Diabetes is a condition in which the body has trouble converting sugar from food into energy. It can be caused when there isn’t enough insulin or the insulin in the body is not working well enough to process sugar. […]
CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: As experts learn more about the novel coronavirus, news and information changes. For the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As the COVID-19 pandemic stretches on and new variants are discovered, testing is still essential to slowing the spread. Luckily, tests—and quick results—are more available […]
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Your 20s are an interesting in-between time for your health. You’re not a kid going to yearly pediatrician visits with your parents, and you don’t necessarily feel unwell enough to make regular appointments like older adults do. Add in demanding jobs to an ultra-busy lifestyle, and it makes more sense why people sometims let annual […]
Getting older certainly brings its fair share of benefits—with more life experience people tend to make wiser decisions, you have more self-confidence, and spending time with friends and family becomes even more precious. While people in their 40’s and beyond typically have a great deal of energy, that doesn’t mean your health should go unmonitored. […]
What are allergies? | Allergy testing | Allergy treatment options | Allergy medicine | Best allergy medicine | Side effects of allergy medicine | Natural remedies for allergies | FAQ | Resources Allergies are one of the most common conditions in the world, with the prevalence of allergic diseases rising dramatically over the last 50 years. […]
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