Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions
A new year is knocking at the door. Some years are more memorable than others as it reminds us of all the beautiful experiences and good times spent with loved …
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Protect The Prudent Layperson Standard
What good is insurance if you can be denied when you seek emergency care? When you think you are having a medical emergency, you should never question your instincts. Based on …
COVID-19 Monoclonal Antibody Treatment
There are treatments for COVID-19 which lessen the symptoms and severity of the illness. You may have heard the term “monoclonal antibody” in the news or online. Monoclonal antibodies are …
COVID Omicron Variant
On November 26, 2021, The World Health Organization released a statement on the COVID-19 variant, Omicron. This is the latest mutation of the COVID-19 virus, discovered in South Africa on …
Post-COVID or Long COVID Syndrome
Post-COVID conditions can be described as a wide range of new, returning, or ongoing health problems that people may experience four weeks or more weeks after being infected with the …
December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) is celebrated on December 3rd each year. The theme for this year is “Fighting For Rights in The Post-COVID Era.” Globally, more …
COVID-19 Vaccines for Children
COVID-19 has been plaguing the world since the end of 2019. Originating from China, the pandemic has affected billions over the last 2 years and millions of people lost their …
Who Should Get a COVID-19 Booster Shot?
We are just now learning about the efficacy of a booster shot in preventing the onset of COVID-19. As the pandemic continues to be a global concern, vaccination has been …
Flu Vaccine Week – December 6-12
Each year we hear from our healthcare providers, pharmacies, and the CDC that it’s time to get a flu vaccine. Because COVID-19 may mimic some of the symptoms of flu, …
MIS-C Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children – Symptoms and Causes
The COVID-19 pandemic had gripped almost every age group. Children affected by COVID, with time, were developing a rare but potentially life-threatening condition named Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome, commonly called MIS-C. …
Endometriosis – Symptoms and Causes
Female reproductive systems are quite complicated. Many women have some pelvic pain. But if it is extremely difficult, you could be suffering from gynecological disorders. Most women dismiss pelvic pain …
World AIDS Day – December 1
World AIDS Day is observed on December 1 each year. This day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite against HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). It allows people to show …