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Access to healthcare services is essential for everyone, but for many, proper care can feel out of reach due to lack of resources or financial reasons. This year, on April 7th, we celebrate World Health Day with the theme “Universal Health Coverage: Everyone,...

When you own a vehicle you love, you make sure it receives regular scheduled maintenance every so many miles, fixing small issues before they turn into big problems, cleaning filters, changing tires and more. Do you show yourself that much care and attention? Making...

Waiting to find out if you are pregnant can be both an exciting and anxiety-inducing time. Though many at-home tests boast results within minutes, it can feel as though it is taking ages, and even then, you may question the results or be unable to read them...

Coughing during an illness is bad enough on its own, but, depending on the cause, it can potentially lead to a much worse condition – pneumonia. Pneumonia typically develops in people who have had an upper respiratory infection, cold or flu. For many, the condition...

So you’ve just gotten a new job – congratulations! The job offer has been extended, and now you are told you’ll have to do a drug test, fill out some paperwork with HR, and complete… a physical? Yes, there are many jobs that employers may request that the applicant...

Having a new baby is an exciting event, but can bring new anxieties as well. Someone coughing or sneezing nearby may not have caught your attention before, but now that you have a baby, or are about to, you suddenly become more aware of the abundance of germs and...

Winter provides the perfect excuse to stay inside, cuddle up with a blanket and a hot beverage, and watch your favorite movies. Even those who stayed fit through fall can be deterred from physical activity when the temperature drops. Don’t let winter win – staying fit...

Flu season is here and it doesn’t appear to be going away any time soon. Nationwide, there is still a steady increase of flu activity week over week. The flu does not take sympathy on anyone. It can come on strong and without warning. If you experience any of the...

With Valentine’s Day at the center of the month, it is only fitting that the month of February be designated as American Heart Month. Cardiovascular disease causes an average of 2,300 deaths per day in America, so in this month of love, it is time to remind yourself,...

Many sexually active people assume that they do not have a sexually transmitted infection (STI) or sexually transmitted disease (STD) because they never experienced any symptoms. Unfortunately, many of the STIs will have no noticeable signs or symptoms or will have...