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Navigating Telehealth: Choosing the Right App with Your Insurance Provider
Telehealth has become increasingly popular in recent years, especially during times of crisis and social distancing. With numerous telehealth apps available, patients now have the flexibility to choose the platform that best fits their needs. However, it's essential...
Online Dietitians: How They Can Help You Achieve Your Health Goals
Eating a healthy, balanced diet is an essential part of maintaining good health. However, with so much conflicting information about nutrition and diet plans available online, it can be challenging to know what's right for you. Fortunately, online dietitians can...
Online Therapy and Counseling: The Benefits of Seeking Help from Home
In recent years, online therapy and counseling have become increasingly popular as a convenient and accessible alternative to traditional face-to-face therapy sessions. With the rise of virtual communication technologies, it's now possible to connect with licensed...
How Telehealth Works with Insurance: What You Need to Know
Telehealth, also known as telemedicine, is the use of technology to deliver healthcare services remotely. With telehealth, patients can connect with healthcare providers via video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging, making it easier to access medical care from...
Online Pediatric Care: How Virtual Visits Can Benefit Your Child’s Health
Online pediatric care, also known as telepediatrics, is the use of technology to provide medical care for children remotely. With virtual visits, parents can connect with pediatricians via video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging, making it easier to access...
Online Allergy Treatment: How Virtual Visits Can Help You Find Relief
Allergies can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as sneezing, itching, and congestion, making it challenging to go about your daily life. While many people seek treatment from an allergist, it can be difficult to find the time to visit the doctor's office. Fortunately,...
Online Sinus Infection Treatment: How Virtual Visits Can Help You Find Relief
Sinus infections, also known as sinusitis, can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as congestion, headache, and facial pain. While many people seek treatment from their primary care physician, it can be challenging to find the time to visit the doctor's office....
PRP Injections Guide for Knee Pain Relief
PRP is a form of regenerative medicine aimed at reducing pain and discomfort. This treatment method involves injecting your blood platelets into your injured knee to facilitate faster healing. Even though the FDA has not yet approved PRP injections for knees, they are...
4 Ways to Deal with Anxiety
Everyone faces stress and anxiety at some point in life. Anxiety can manifest differently in people, and its level also varies. While anxiety is inevitable, there is one thing for certain: you can always deal with it. Even if it feels out of control, there are tactics...
4 Ways to Get Better Sleep
Good sleep plays a crucial role in your overall health. Many factors can affect your ability to sleep well — from family responsibilities and work stress to physical constraints. It is not surprising that some people have difficulties getting quality sleep. While you...
COVID-19: When To Use At-Home Testing Kits
There are three instances when you need to diagnose yourself using at-home test kits.
How to Get Reimbursed for Remote Patient Monitoring in 2022
As the burdens of being a physician only increase with a larger number of patients, you’ll inevitably work longer hours for without revenue increasing at the same rate. Doctors are also more susceptible to burnout especially with long term and chronic care patients....
What is Remote Patient Monitoring?
When you or your loved ones need personalized care, it can be hard to get rid of the barriers that stand in the way. From high costs to long transportation distances and more, the hurdles that exist can certainly put a great distance between you and your doctor....
Back Braces Covered by Insurance
Suffering from back pain? Well, you’re certainly not alone. Throughout all the backaches, soreness, and discomfort you have to endure on a daily basis, nearly 65 million other Americans have also reported an instance of back pain. In fact, it’s actually one of the...
What Are Normal Vitals?
What are vital signs? Vital signs are measurements of the body's most basic functions. The four main vital signs routinely monitored by medical professionals and health care providers include the following: Body temperature Pulse rate Respiration rate (rate of...
Can the mRNA vaccines change DNA?
In science, as in life, it's wise never to say never: an MIT lab suspects that the genetic material from the mRNA vaccines can work its way into DNA. The CDC said it would never happen.
Why We’re Sleepless in America
Thanks to Amerisleep, we know why Tom Hanks’ character was “Sleepless in Seattle” - he had exploding head syndrome.
Anxious about going out into the world? You’re not alone, but there’s help
It’s the moment we thought we were all waiting for…or is it?
Pfizer Seeks Covid Vaccine Authorization For 12-15 Year Olds In US
Pfizer seeks Covid vaccine authorization for 12-15 year olds in US
Real Water Tries to Sink the FDA’s Probe
Last month, we reported on an FDA safety warning that connected Real Water-brand alkaline water to outbreaks of hepatitis. Since then the story has taken crime-novel-like twists and turns including disappearing personnel, roadblocks to keep investigators at bay, and...
A Look-See at Covid Restriction Outcomes
How are different states with different containment schemes faring against Covid-19?
Medical Daily’s Best Diaper Choice for Eczema and Sensitive Skin
Here's our best pick for diapers meant for sensitive and eczema-prone skin.
Vaccine-Trial Results Vs Real-World Outcomes
Last week Pfizer/BioNTech announced that its coronavirus vaccine will protect people for up to six months after the second dose. But it did lower its effectiveness level from 95% in November 2020, to 91%.
Durango’s Covid ‘Cowboy’ Rounds Up Spring Break Scofflaws, Lines ’Em Up for Shots
This year, the wild west has a new type of scofflaw to wrangle: the Covid-19 kind.
To Choose the Right Birth Control, Know Yourself
If you want your birth control to be effective, then make sure your choice is realistic and feasible.
Why you should get a COVID-19 vaccine – even if you’ve already had the coronavirus
Should you get the vaccine if you've already had Covid? Here's what an expert said.
Pfizer Announces Positive Results For Teen Covid Vaccine
Early this morning, Pfizer announced results from a phase III trial showing positive results for young participants.
Lots of Health Insurance Help in Covid Relief Law — But Do Your Homework First
There’s something for everyone with private health insurance in the American Rescue Plan Act, but determining the best way to benefit may be confusing.
New CDC Study: mRNA Vaccines 90% Effective
A new study conducted by the CDC offers strong results for mRNA vaccines.
A Nasal Decongestant Needs Better Packaging: FDA
No one likes having a stuffy nose, but a new warning from the FDA is encouraging manufacturers of over-the-counter nasal decongestants to make their products tamper-proof.
Controversy and confusion as AstraZeneca releases results
AstraZeneca released two sets of phase III safety trial results for its Covid-19 vaccine, each showing slightly different efficacy rates. The inconsistency has kicked up controversy and confusion, but experts so far believe there is little impact on safety.
More Hair in the Sink? You Know What to Blame
Physical stress can cause a variety of problems, from body pain and tension to hair loss and delayed periods.
Two recalls, safety warning mean time to check the pantry
Two new recalls and a safety warning mean that it’s time to check your pantry to ensure that your family and pets are protected from health risks.
Lost a Job? 6 Months of Free Benefits Could Be Yours
The president's American Rescue Plan includes extended COBRA coverage for most people who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic.
Child Dies in Peloton Treadmill Accident
The accidental death of a child involving a Peloton treadmill is a grim reminder for parents to keep their children away from all exercise equipment.
Your Open-Notes, Thyroid Exam
Thyroid cancer cases are rising, for various reasons. A simple neck check can help tell you what is going on.
A G.R.E.A.T. Way to Handle Stress
Even as more people become vaccinated against the coronavirus, allowing hope to peek out on the horizon for all to feel, worry and stress have not gone away.
FDA: STAR Ankle Implants Could Break
The FDA has issued a new alert for patients who have received or are considering Scandinavian Total Ankle Replacement (STAR) ankle replacements.
Sewage-testing robots process wastewater faster to predict COVID-19 outbreaks sooner
By using a sewage-handling robot, this laboratory has been able to detect coronavirus in wastewater 30 times faster than nonautomated large-scale systems.
Switch Your Clocks; Stay Aware of Your Health
If people seem a bit more salty Sunday, it could be because springing ahead to Daylight Savings Time (DST) has cost them more than just an hour of sleep.
CDC’s New Do’s and Don’ts for The Vaccinated
The CDC has finally released the guidelines many have been waiting for: what life looks like once you’re vaccinated for the coronavirus. It’s a real mix-- some things change, some stay the same, and some things we still just don’t know. Here’s an overview.
Cheese Recall Now Covers 26 States
Last month, we reported on an FDA warning and recall on soft, Hispanic-style cheeses from El Abuelito Cheese. The recall has since been expanded, covering more products and more states.
Feminine Hygiene: Keep Your Routine Simple
Half of all Americans, 50.8%, have vulvas. Like most parts of the human anatomy, they require some upkeep, but exactly what type, and how much, can be a contentious question.
New Website Offers Chance at Leftover Vaccine Shots
For those of us who remain unvaccinated, thinking instead that herd immunity might come quicker than an open vaccine appointment, a new website could offer some hope for inoculation.
Lifting Covid restrictions Too Soon? Data Say Maybe
Pandemically speaking, we as a country are in a precarious spot.
Can The FDA Keep Pandemic Fraudsters at Bay?
A year into the coronavirus pandemic, it’s harder than ever to know what products to trust.
Taking Cherries Out of the Pie, and the French Out of the Dressing
In a world where cherry pie could lose some filling and carrot cake donuts can be devoid of carrots, what’s left for us to trust?
When a Doctor Breaks His Hippocratic Oath, by Suicide
In the past 20 years, the suicide rate in the US among those 16 to 64 years of age has risen 40%. Hidden inside that percentage are physician suicides -- the completed ones.
J&J passes panel review, nears EUA
On Wednesday, the FDA announced that the Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccine was safe, more effective on serious cases of Covid-19 than on more moderate cases, and totally protective against hospitalizations and death.
Words from the Wise about Covid and the Heart
Covid-19 is having a surprising effect on the heart and vascular system. We spoke to experts to find out what's going on.
This Trial Allows for Medical Abortion Via the Mail
In December, the Supreme Court reversed a lower court ruling that had allowed abortion medications to be sent by mail. Since then, women looking to terminate a pregnancy with the combination medications packet containing mifepristone and misoprostol now must go, in...
The Do’s and Don’ts on Social Media for Vaccine Haves and Have-Nots
In the thick of a global pandemic, and with the shaky rollout of covid vaccines making them somewhat of a holy grail, it’s no surprise selfies featuring the coveted shot are infecting social media timelines.
Reduce Anxiety While Working from Home
Working from home can bring up new, different, or even increased anxiety. Below are some techniques that you can use to improve your ability reduce anxiety right from your own home. Anxiety often requires longer term treatment, but with the following tips, you may be...
Smell something funny? Warnings and recalls for fish, cheese, medicine
It’s time for a Food and Drug Administration recall update, a chance to check your pantry, fridge, medicine cabinet for offending products.
Choose the Right Food for a Better Mood
Individuals who have higher intakes of whole grains, legumes, nuts, fruits and vegetables did not report depression in one study. Individuals consuming a Western diet were more likely to be obese and suffer depression while those at normal weight consumed more...
A new danger from your iPhone?
The iPhone 12's MagSafe feature may be not-so-safe if you have a pacemaker.
How the NFL and CDC teamed up to fight Covid-19
The score isn’t final yet, but so far in the contest between COVID-19 and professional sports, COVID-19 is getting its spikes smacked.
Taking Xeljanz? A new safety warning
Newly released safety trial results have revealed heart and cancer risks associated with Xeljanz.
On Sunday, Remember the Roses, and STD Protection
In 1978, students attending the Berkeley campus of the University of California decided Valentine’s Day needed to go, and Condom Day, more precisely, Condom Week, should take its place. In the ensuing years, the month of February became National Condom Month. The...
Under ACA, Will Covid Survivors Be Covered?
A new administration, yet the same question remains: Will the ACA cover Covid as a pre-existing condition? The question has yet to be answered, even though the Supreme Court indicated in November that the Affordable Care Act is constitutional.
Why Love Hurts: Add Partner Allergies to the List
Are you allergic to your partner?
The Challenge of the Mutant Variants
After a year of the coronavirus pandemic raging across the globe, it looked like vaccines would provide a light at the end of the tunnel. Now, new strains of the virus raise questions about both spread and vaccines.
Best CBD Gummies For 2021
CBD gummies offer a fun, discreet and tasty way to use CBD. We’ve listed the best CBD gummies that use U.S.-grown hemp and contain no more than 0.3% THC.
Wahl Recalls All Deluxe Heat Massagers For Fire Risk
Wahl Clipper Corporation issued a voluntary recall of its Deluxe Heat Therapy Massagers (Model 4212). The handheld massager could be a fire hazard.
Mom’s Autoimmune Disease Linked to Child’s ADHD
A new study found that mothers with autoimmune conditions are more likely to have kids who develop ADHD.
The DIY-er’s Guide to Surviving Power Outages
Winter snowstorms also bring downed power lines, so use these tips to get your house ready.
Worries in the West Wing: Mental Fitness and the US Presidency
Obfuscating the truth, or flat-out lying, is a well-known Oval Office fall back; so are hiding personal shortcomings. Whether they let these shortcomings affect their decision-making capabilities is another matter.
Good News Now, and Maybe Later, for HIV Patients
Two new HIV treatments hold great promise: one replaces the daily hill of pills, and another that may eventually lead to disease prevention.
Our Favorite Digging Kit for 8 Year Olds
Here's our top pick for a digging kit for your 8 year old.
Abortion’s Downward Spiral Appears to be Over
Abortion’s downward spiral appears to be over. It’s but a slight uptick, yet an uptick nonetheless, considering that abortion numbers have been on the decline in this country since 2009.
Tartar Sauce Recalled for Spoilage
Smelly fish aren’t the only thing to worry about rotting right now, as the FDA announced a voluntary tartar sauce recall from House-Autry Mills, Inc.
As Overdoses from Opioids Fall, Those from Meth Rise
In a study published by JAMA Psychiatry methamphetamine overdose deaths rose dramatically over an eight-year period from 2011-2018
Biden Takes the Reins, Calls for a United Front Against Covid and Other Threats
Joe Biden on Wednesday took the oath to become the 46th president of the United States, vowing to bring the nation together in the midst of an ongoing pandemic that has claimed more than 400,000 lives, enormous economic dislocation and civil unrest so serious that the...
Pepperoni Hot Pockets Recalled for Contaminants
Nestle Prepared Foods issues massive 700,000-pound recall of Hot Pockets.
As More Get Vaccinated, More is Learned
With both Covid-10 vaccines now in distribution, more shots are reaching more arms. But, more shots yield more data, more reactions, and hence, more problems.
Not So Sweet: FDA Shuts Down Washington Juice Processor
Juice manufacturer in Washington state is shut down, accused of selling product contaminated with toxins.
Pet Food Recall Could Mean Danger for Your Dog or Cat
A recall alert for Sportmix pet food has been expanded to cover more products. Contamination from aflatoxins, toxic substances that come from a mold called Aspergillus flavus, is already believed to have caused the deaths of 70 or more pets.
The scent of sickness: 5 questions answered about using dogs – and mice and ferrets – to detect disease
As COVID-19 continues to spread worldwide, scientists are analyzing new ways to track it. One promising approach is training dogs to detect people who are infected by smelling samples of human urine or sweat
FDA Approves First Generic for Glucagon (draft)
Up until now, those with diabetes whose blood glucose levels sank to dangerous levels had no choice but to pay brand name prices for glucagon.
‘Once you engage in political violence, it becomes easier to do it again’ – an expert on political violence reflects on events at the Capitol
‘Once you engage in political violence, it becomes easier to do it again’ – an expert on political violence reflects on events at the Capitol.
Key to diagnosing AD at early stage could be in blood
Recent research suggests a new lab test can help to diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease quickly and easily.
An Update on At-home Covid-19 Tests
Last month, the FDA granted Emergency Use Authorization for at-home Covid-19 tests. Now, several at-home tests are available from major retailers.
Populism Erupts When People Feel Disconnected and Disrespected
American society is riven down the middle. In the 2020 presidential election, many people came to the polls to vote against the other candidate rather than enthusiastically to support the one who secured their vote. While this intense polarization is distinctly...
Jumping Rope Using a Free App Download
If you're looking for a fun way to add physical activity into your new year, look no further than your Nintendo Switch. A small team of developers at Nintendo created Jump Rope Challenge as a pet project to add some fitness to their routines, and now it’s a free...
Machine Learning Helps Rewrite Earth’s History
Mass extinctions and radiations have shaped the development of life on our planet, and new research shows how manmade extinctions could have long-lasting effects on life and medicine.
A quiet, unusual end to a tumultuous year
2020 has been a rough year, and it’s coming to a close amid a flurry of news both good and bad. Public health experts stress the importance of staying safe and staying home, but that doesn’t mean all chances for fun have to go away.
Loss of Regular Diabetes Care Increases Number of Amputations
Diabetics face many challenges even in a normal year, but pandemic-related delays of care can be especially dangerous.
New Law Takes the Surprise out of Patient’s Bills
Buried within the nearly 6,000-page Combined COVID-19 Relief and Omnibus Spending Bill signed by President Trump on Sunday is some unexpected but welcome news: the “No Surprises Act.”
30,000 Adults Wanted for Covid-19 Vaccine Trial
Novavax is enrolling participants for a phase 3 clinical trial of its Covid-19 vaccine.
Vaccine Plant Safety Checks: the FDA Has Its Hands Full
For most people across the globe, the wait for Covid-19 vaccination is approaching a finish line. But vaccine development, including tests for safety and efficacy, is only part of the story. A question remains: what kind of safety checks happen at the plants...
Many US Health Experts Underestimated the Coronavirus … Until It Was Too Late
A year ago, while many Americans were finishing their holiday shopping and finalizing travel plans, doctors in Wuhan, China, were battling a mysterious outbreak of pneumonia with no known cause.
For Pets This Holiday Season, the List of Dangers Has Grown
In a normal year, the holidays are a time for family and friends, festive good cheer -- and the normal dangers for pets. Add Covid-19 and pet parent burnout and the risks add up even more.
The psychology of fairness: Why some Americans don’t believe the election results
Many conflicts, like the hotly-contested 2020 presidential race, revolve around fair results. Here's the psychology behind "fairness."
A Covid Nose-Irrigation Primer
A small study found that a saline nose wash helped with Covid-19 symptoms, but not with the all-important reduction in viral load.
The Arsenal Grows: Moderna joins Pfizer with EUA Approval
Only one week after the historic first emergency use authorization was granted for a Covid-19 vaccine in the US, Moderna has joined Pfizer in that elite club.
Zeroing in on How Children Contract Covid
Kids and Covid: Finding definitive answers for myriad questions -- should schools stay open, are masks enough to keep them safe, how do children mostly contract the virus -- have been contentious questions for months.
FDA Warns Against Buying Tainted ED, Weight Loss Products
The FDA went shopping online and found that many male enhancement and weight loss products include potentially harmful ingredients not listed on the label.
Coming in January: Covid-19 Testing in Your Home
The FDA has given an Emergency Use Authorization for an in-home testing kit for Covid-19.
In Wisconsin, Holiday Cheer Is a Raw Meat Sandwich
Some call them a treat, others, a health hazard. Raw meat sandwiches, aka tiger or cannibal sandwiches, have been a holiday delicacy in Wisconsin for a long time.
Does Santa’s Story in 2020 Need Editing?
Some professional advice for parents handling the reality of Covid and the tradition of Santa.