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By Dr. Michael Okun for The Conversation Imagine trying not to blink, resisting the urge to sneeze or refusing to scratch an intense itch. For a short time, you can probably succeed, but the effort becomes increasingly untenable until the urge eventually wins. People with Tourette syndrome describe tic suppression in a similar manner. Tourette

By Jennifer Knight for CureIS Healthcare U.S. health insurers process more than 5 billion payment claims each year, according to CMS and Kaiser Family Foundation data. At a large plan, an AI-assisted system may generate thousands of recommendations a day on claim denials, eligibility flags and encounter-data errors, each queued for human review with a confidence

By Michael Martino for CPAP.com A demanding job, a new baby, another evening lost to screens: There is usually a ready explanation for exhaustion. It can seem like the price of keeping up. But persistent exhaustion deserves more attention than an occasional rough night. The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) estimates that 50

By Lauren Gelman for Zocdoc It’s open enrollment season, which means millions of U.S. adults are wading through confusing HR packets and doing scrambly back-of-the-napkin math to see which insurance plan best fits their needs and budget. Picking insurance based on its directory of doctors assumes those listed doctors are actually available to book. But

Running out of your prescription medication can be frustrating, especially if you weren’t expecting a delay. Sometimes, the problem is as simple as needing a new prescription. Other times, insurance requirements, refill timing, or pharmacy issues can slow things down. Many prescription refill delays can be avoided or resolved with a few simple steps. Below,

This guide is for anyone who doesn’t have access to affordable health coverage through an employer. So, if you’re a 1099 worker (including self-employed or a gig worker) or if you’re between jobs, this guide from Intuit TurboTax is for you.    The Open Enrollment Period, more commonly known as OEP, is the one time of

“Move more, sit less” is familiar health advice, reflected in federal recommendations to reduce sedentary time. But where does that leave the worker who barely gets a chance to sit? For nurses, retail staff, restaurant employees, teachers and other professionals, the workplace-health question extends beyond getting out of a chair. The demands of a long

The prevalence of plastics isn’t new. Since World War II, mass-produced plastics have increasingly littered sidewalks, oceans, and more across the globe. However, in more recent years, scientists have also started researching the effects these plastics have on human bodies, not just the planet. We now know many plastics persist in the environment, where they break down into

The drive is the worst. For Kandis Daroski, a mom of three in the rural Midwest, it’s a minimum 30-minute slog each way for every well visit, dental check-up, and sudden toddler sickness. And she finds herself dealing with this (multiplied by five people) several times a month. Welcome to healthkeeping: the invisible project management

“The emotions involved are not for the faint of heart,” says just one of 1,144 family caregivers from the 2026 Caregivers in Crisis survey conducted by Aeroflow Urology. Today, nearly one in four adults in the U.S. is a family caregiver. For them, supporting a loved one means providing daily assistance, often unpaid, while trying

When people take a medication, they trust that it contains the right amount of active ingredient and is free of harmful contamination. Manufacturing and test records help verify that trust. When those records are missing or incomplete, it’s harder to establish whether a drug meets quality standards. In 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Most people experience common foot issues like bunions, stiffness, or a sore heel. These problems are often more inconvenient than painful, but if they persist, they can impact daily movement. When a foot problem seems benign, people often choose to work around it instead of treating it. Going to the doctor may not feel necessary,

Driving down the street in most major U.S. cities, you might have noticed a new fixture popping up in the local strip malls. More and more med spas are opening. According to AmSpa’s 2024 industry report, 1,589 medical spas opened in 2023, taking the national total from 8,899 to 10,488. This marked a 17.86% increase,

Health events rarely come with warning and often bring medical bills, income disruption, and time‑sensitive financial decisions. Wells Fargo professionals share strategies for how to prepare for and respond to a medical emergency financially.   Health emergencies often create both medical costs and income disruption, making liquidity just as important as insurance coverage. Using insurance

The world has become hotter and, in many places, drier than ever before in recorded history. Just this summer, as some U.S. states battled over rights to the Colorado River, major reservoirs were at historically-low levels. In Puerto Rico, extended drought exacerbated an infrastructure crisis, leaving residents to suffer weeks-long stretches without water. In Europe,

As administrative demands grow, medical practices often face staff overload, delays, higher costs, and less time for patient care. A medical virtual assistant can help manage many of these tasks remotely, but choosing the right fit requires careful evaluation. In this guide, My Mountain Mover answers critical questions about choosing a medical virtual assistant, including

The confusion between ADD and ADHD affects millions of families trying to understand attention-related challenges. Parents often wonder if their child has ADD or ADHD, while adults question whether their childhood diagnosis still applies under current medical terminology. This distinction matters more than you might think. Using outdated terms can create confusion during medical appointments,

You wear your new glasses for the first time, but something feels off. The edges of the room curve slightly, straight lines look tilted, and a dull headache begins to develop. It’s natural to think that something isn’t right with your prescription, but in most cases, what you’re experiencing is completely normal. Mild visual changes

Millions of people take medication regularly, but getting the next refill isn’t always guaranteed. In a new survey from TelyRx of more than 1,200 U.S. adults who manage an ongoing prescription, 58% said they had run out of, or rationed, doses to make their supply last longer. For some, the consequences of these delays can