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Kidney Health and Kidney Disease Basics

March 12th is World Kidney Day. While most have at least heard of kidney stones or kidney disease, how many really know its function and the facts abo...

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Diabetes: Early Detection, Management and Prevention

According to the International Diabetes Federation, approximately 463 million U.S. adults are living with diabetes or prediabetes. With the number of ...

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Symptom Checker: The Most Commonly Searched Words

Using Google to search the WebMD Symptom Checker at the first sign of feeling a little off is very common. Why does this hurt? What could this rash be...

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Flu Season Awareness 101

One of the facts about flu season is that during 2017-2018, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 40% of American’...

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Tips on Tackling Your 2020 Health Goals

Not only did we turn the corner to a new year, we are entering a new decade. While some are prone to making New Year’s Resolutions, others may be wear...

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An Alternative to Traditional Insurance: Medical Cost Sharing

Let’s face it, long gone are the glorious days of low deductibles, affordable premiums, and low-cost health care. While the price tag paid for traditi...

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Discovering the Details of a Heart Attack

Exploring the signs and symptoms of a heart attack, causes, physiological changes, tests, and treatments. sign [ sahyn ] noun 1. a token; indication...

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Washington National Active Care: A Wave in Supplemental Health Care

Washington National Active Care: Supplemental Health Care Combined in One Convenient Plan While there are over 6,000 genetic disorders including Down’...

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The Different Types of Healthcare Coverage

Deciding what type of healthcare coverage is the best for you and your family can be intimidating. Between social media ads, commercials on television...

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Aspirin and Heart Attack Prevention

For decades, millions of people have been advised to take aspirin daily to help prevent a heart attack. However, a recent study issued by Harvard advi...

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