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 …
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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 …
The Insurance Lobby Has Undermined the Law Again
Surprise, Surprise… Last year, Healthcare providers helped Congress pass the “No Surprises Act”…protecting patients from surprise bills when insurance companies don’t fairly cover health care costs. The law specifically created …
The Big Insurance Lobby is Finding New Ways To Underpay For Your Care
By law, a patient is protected by the Prudent Layperson Standard from having to pay unreasonably high out-of-network rates in emergency situations. However, big insurance companies outright defied these laws and made …
Big Insurance Lobby is Finding New Ways To Keep Your Money While Reducing Your Coverage
Last year, Congress finally passed provisions of the “No Surprises Act”, protecting patients from being directly charged for services gone underpaid by insurers. No surprise here, but insurance companies have figured out …
Keeping Your Family Safe During Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is all about celebrating and having a great time with family and friends. Food is a big part of the day. The rituals of preparing food and serving our …