Mar 17, 2021 | Disease & Infections
Diabetes affects a staggering 422 million people around the world and 34.2 million Americans, meaning it’s very likely that you or someone you know is affected by the condition. But for a condition that is so common, many people still don’t understand...
Mar 9, 2021 | Disease & Infections
Sexually transmitted infections: it’s a topic many people prefer to avoid but shouldn’t. Did you know that the CDC estimates one in five Americans has a sexually transmitted infection? And according to the World Health Organization, more than 1 million sexually...
Mar 3, 2021 | Disease & Infections
Men are twice as likely to get kidney stones than women. And people aged 20 to 50 are at the highest risk of kidney stones. However, various factors can increase your risk of developing a stone. You may be more at risk of kidney stones if you: Have had kidney stones...
Feb 26, 2021 | Disease & Infections
Each year, 45 million Americans complain of headaches. While one in seven Americans, or approximately 47,000, report migraines each year. But what’s the difference? It’s important to understand what is a headache and what is a migraine so you can identify what you’re...
Feb 12, 2021 | Disease & Infections
As COVID-19 continues to spread globally, preventative measures and COVID-19 testing are more important than ever. Research shows that approximately 1 in 3 people who have COVID-19 are asymptomatic, meaning they don’t show any symptoms and don’t feel sick....
Feb 3, 2021 | Disease & Infections, Health & Wellness
Your thyroid is an essential gland in your body. Your thyroid is responsible for producing hormones that affect many processes in your body, like your heart rate and body temperature. When your thyroid is functioning properly, you probably don’t give it another...
