If you’ve ever received medical care and wondered how much your insurance will cover, you’re not alone. A document from your insurance company, the Explanation of Benefits (EOB), contains important information to help you understand what you might have to pay. EOBs can be confusing for many folks, and reading…
Today, one in five Americans has an sexually transmitted infection (STI). Some STIs can be cured with medication, while others can only be treated to manage symptoms, but not cured. Currently STIs are on the rise – in fact, the number of cases of sexually transmitted infections doubled…
Have you ever had a rash or itchy skin? Many people experience skin conditions such as rashes, dermatitis, eczema, or psoriasis sometime in their lives. Although each type has unique causes and treatments, they all involve irritation of the skin and can impact a person’s quality of life. Understanding the…
If you work hard to stay organized but never seem to be able to get it together; if social situations that seem easy for others frequently end in blunders for you; or if you’ve always had the feeling that you’re just not quite like everyone else, you might be neurodivergent.
If you have psoriasis, you already know that this chronic skin disorder can be both uncomfortable and inconvenient. But you might not realize that having psoriasis is also a risk factor for psoriatic arthritis, a rheumatologic condition that could severely damage your joints if left untreated. …
Feet play a crucial role in your overall health and well-being, but many people don’t pay attention to their feet until they have a problem. The feet serve as the foundation for your body, and their function or dysfunction can provide valuable insights into your overall well-being. Paying attention to…
Few medical procedures are as intimidating as spine surgery. But in recent years, surgeons have developed new techniques and technology to make it much less invasive, with better patient outcomes. This new approach is called minimally invasive spine surgery (MISS). Most medical schools haven’t caught up with the…
As its name implies, Restless Legs Syndrome causes unpleasant or uncomfortable sensations followed by an irresistible impulse to move the legs. Frequent nighttime symptoms can lead to sleep loss and fatigue, negatively impacting one’s energy level, daily activities, and ultimately their health. An experienced Sleep Medicine specialist can diagnose…
Students are heading back to school in just a few weeks. While the start of the school year can be exciting, it can also feel overwhelming with new routines to implement and an endless list of things to do before the first day. Following these essential back-to-school health tips will…
Perimenopause – also known as the menopausal transition – is a natural phase in a woman’s life that signifies the gradual end of her reproductive years. For many women, it can be a time filled with fluctuating and unpredictable symptoms such as anxiety, irritability, frustration, fatigue, depression, mood swings, hormone…
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