It comes as second nature for most parents to take their children to a pediatrician at least once a year. The differences between children and adults are so stark that it makes sense to choose a doctor specially trained to treat younger patients. Yet...

If the tax bill for this year already has you looking for ways to trim what you owe Uncle Sam in 2023, you may want to consider the benefits of a health savings account (HSA). An HSA enables you to lower your federal taxable income by setting aside...

In Washington, D.C., the preterm birth rate among Black women is 85% higher than the rate among all other women. In addition, data from the March of Dimes shows far too often, women in this area are receiving inadequate prenatal care — oftentimes...

Biking in the snow, during one of the coldest months in Minnesota, may seem like an ambitious experience — but when it’s for a good cause, there’s nothing more exhilarating. The 2022 edition of the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation...

As pandemic restrictions ease, your time working from home may be coming to an end — and that may have you feeling stressed. Remember, it’s normal to have some worry about a change in your routine — and you may not be the only one at your...

As you fluff your pillow, grab your blanket and prepare to drift off to sleep, you may not realize your nightly sleep position may affect your health. Whether you prefer stomach, back, side or the fetal position, the way you curl into your bed may...

On average, 274 people die each day from blood clots – that’s one person every six minutes. Yet, what may be even more surprising is that fewer than 1 in 4 people realize they have the signs and symptoms of a blood clot. March...

Most of us know that it’s important to see a doctor for an annual checkup – though, that may have been delayed or fallen by the wayside during the ongoing pandemic. During your working years, that annual checkup typically means a full physical....

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has been full of challenges and opportunities in the field of global health care. And nowhere has that been more apparent than with the adoption of telemedicine and virtual care delivery. No longer are health care models...