In my work as the manager of the Maternity and Pediatric program at Independence Blue Cross (Independence), I’ve noticed an increase in asthma cases and related complications among our members.…
As adults, there are lots of things that we can do to protect our health. Eating right, exercising, getting enough sleep, and having a support system can help us keep…
Chronic kidney disease is on the rise in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 1 in 7 adults in the U.S. are…
Pregnancy can be scary, and that’s especially true for Black people. Racial bias among health care professionals, along with numerous other health barriers, put us at higher risk for dangerous…
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in the U.S., but there are reliable screening tests that can help find the disease and save lives. Screening Options The…
Unfortunately, many people who experience endometriosis symptoms may not discuss them with their health care providers for a long time. So, I’d like to make sure you understand what endometriosis…
Getting a good night’s sleep can be difficult. Some people lose out on sleep because they’re raising very young children or due to stress or the demands of their daily…
They say what you don’t know can’t hurt you. We all know that isn’t true. They also say a lot of untrue things about heart disease. Those myths can definitely…