preventive health

Do Genetic Predispositions Affect Your Health?

How Do Genes Affect Your Health?

What learning more about your genetics and family history can teach you

Colleen Monfross

You Can’t Choose Your Genes

But if you learn what your genetic code is saying, you can choose your response

Understanding the Different Types of Covid-19 Vaccines

Understanding the Different Types of Covid-19 Vaccines

Did you know there are three types of Covid-19 vaccines? Understanding your options can help you choose what’s best for you.

Clinically Speaking: Q&A About Pneumococcal Disease

Clinically Speaking: Questions & Answers About Pneumococcal Disease

Find out about the different infections pneumococcal disease can cause and how you can reduce your chances of getting it

Wondering if the Covid-19 Vaccine Is Safe for Your Child?

Wondering if the Covid-19 Vaccine Is Safe for Your Child?

Vaccinated children have fewer and less severe Covid-19 complications

¿Tienes dudas sobre la seguridad de la vacuna contra la Covid-19 para tu hijo?

¿Tienes dudas sobre la seguridad de la vacuna contra la Covid-19 para tu hijo?

Los niños vacunados tienen menos complicaciones, y de menor gravedad, de la Covid-19

6 Self-Care Resolutions for the New Year

6 Self-Care Resolutions for the New Year

Pedicures, massages and bubble baths are great — but don’t forget to take these 6 steps to true self-care

A List of 10 Common Medical Specialties

What Do Doctors Do? A List of 10 Common Medical Specialties

Medical specialists are experts in certain areas. Find out what conditions common medical specialities treat.

Fact or Fiction? Vaccines

Fact or Fiction? Vaccines

An epidemiologist lets us know whether five common beliefs about vaccines are true or false

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New Hope in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s

With knowledge from clinical trials, we’re learning how to help those most at risk for Alzheimer’s disease

doctor preparing a pregnant woman for vaccination

Why Aren’t Pregnant Women Getting Vaccinated?

Our new survey takes a look at why so many pregnant women are skipping vaccines

Two 1970s inoculation certificates

Did You Get a Polio Vaccine as a Child? Here's How to Find Out.

A single case of the polio virus was recently discovered in the United States. Here’s how to confirm you’re protected.

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How to Talk to Your Healthcare Provider About Getting the HPV Vaccine as an Adult

The HPV vaccine is ideally given to boys and girls at age 11 or 12, but it’s approved for adults up to age 45. If you haven’t had it, here’s how you can talk to your HCP about whether you should get it.

Your First Mammogram: Step-by-Step Guide

Your First Mammogram: A Step-by-Step Guide

Not sure what to expect during your first mammogram? Watch this video to find out.

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Health Insurance 101 for Women: What You’re Entitled to as a Woman

What you need to know to get the health insurance benefits you deserve

What You Need to Know About Viral Hepatitis A, B and C

What You Need to Know About Viral Hepatitis A, B and C

The three types of viral hepatitis share symptoms but aren’t the same. Here’s what you need to know.

Where Can You Get Vaccines? Infographic

Where Can You Get Vaccines?

Your healthcare provider’s office is just one of many places you can get vaccines

¿Dónde puedes obtener vacunas? Infographic

¿Dónde puedes obtener vacunas?

El consultorio de tu proveedor de servicios médicos es uno de los muchos lugares en los que puedes obtener vacunas

Laarni San Juan

I Wish I’d Known About the Shingles Vaccine Sooner

What started out as a small blemish turned into the worst illness of my life

HPV Vaccine

HPV Vaccine: What You Might Have Missed During the Pandemic

If you missed your HPV vaccine because of the pandemic, don’t worry. You don’t have to start over.

Elderly lady getting immunization

10 Vaccines Adults Should Get

Speak with your healthcare provider about which vaccines you need

Varicella Vaccine

What’s the Connection Between Chickenpox and Shingles?

This itchy childhood illness might lead to shingles years later

Scientist hold blood samples tube for Sexually Transmitted Disease. Syphilis, HBV, HIV, HCV

Why Did Sexually Transmitted Infections Go up During the Pandemic — and What Can We Do About It?

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are increasing at an alarming rate, but testing and treatment can help