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What to expect from your first telemed visit

If you think you're not feeling great, sometimes the last thing you want to do is to go to a doctor's office and have to wait (and worry) for who-knows-how-long to see a doctor. But you don't have to. Telemedicine is a great alternative that will get you the answers you need, so you can start feeling better as soon as possible. If you’ve never had a virtual doctor’s visit before, here’s a brief rundown of what you can expect.

Pregnancy Tests: How They Work, Types & Accuracy

Knowing more about types of pregnancy tests and when you should take one can help you make the right choices when it comes to finding out if you’re expecting. Learn all about pregnancy tests!

6 Dangers of Halloween That Should Really Scare You

Even if you make sure your children have safe and trip-free costumes, give them a flashlight to lead the way and inspect all of their candy, there are still some Halloween dangers to consider. Here are six of them you need to watch out for.

How Does Health Insurance Work in the United States?

Over 90% of Americans have a health insurance plan to help cover the expense of healthcare, but most people aren’t taught a lot about how insurance really works. Knowing exactly how something works gives you a lot of power, so you can see when you’re getting the best deal–or not. You’re used to making informed decisions about what you buy–everything from your car, to your cell phone, to your meals–why should health insurance be the exception to that rule?

Managing Mental Health During the Holidays

The holidays are framed as the most wonderful time of year, yet this season can also come loaded with stressors. It can also unearth a slew of emotional and mental health challenges. Learn what you can do to stay healthy, help a loved one, and get the care you need.

6 Halloween Tricks and How to Treat Them

Halloween is approaching and kids everywhere are ready to put on their best costume and walk their neighborhoods to say those favorite words: "trick or treat." As fun as Halloween is, there are some issues parents and kids should know about. Follow these six tips for a safe Halloween.

Omicron BA.2 ‘stealth’ variant: Do you need to worry about the dominant strain sweeping across the U.S?

At this point, many of us may suffer from “pandemic fatigue.” It can be frustrating to learn about a new subvariant on the loose, just when we were beginning to resume our pre-pandemic lives. The silver lining is that, according to the CDC, BA2 causes milder symptoms than previous variants. Milder does not always translate to mild symptoms, particularly in unvaccinated and people who are immunocompromised, notes the CDC. The BA.2 strain must be monitored and reasonable precautions are being advised.