When it comes to selecting a safe vehicle, a new phone or a meal at a restaurant, a good rating may make all the difference. But when it comes to choosing a health care provider, it may be more difficult to decide how to make an informed choice. To...

Experiencing a sneeze, cough or tickle in the throat may be more nerve-wracking these days with COVID-19 symptoms still swirling. Before worry sets in, remember that spring is the time of year for seasonal allergies, which affect close to 50...

It comes as second nature for most parents to take their children to a pediatrician at least once a year. The differences between children and adults are so stark that it makes sense to choose a doctor specially trained to treat younger patients. Yet...

If the tax bill for this year already has you looking for ways to trim what you owe Uncle Sam in 2023, you may want to consider the benefits of a health savings account (HSA). An HSA enables you to lower your federal taxable income by setting aside...

In Washington, D.C., the preterm birth rate among Black women is 85% higher than the rate among all other women. In addition, data from the March of Dimes shows far too often, women in this area are receiving inadequate prenatal care — oftentimes...

Biking in the snow, during one of the coldest months in Minnesota, may seem like an ambitious experience — but when it’s for a good cause, there’s nothing more exhilarating. The 2022 edition of the UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation...

As pandemic restrictions ease, your time working from home may be coming to an end — and that may have you feeling stressed. Remember, it’s normal to have some worry about a change in your routine — and you may not be the only one at your...

As you fluff your pillow, grab your blanket and prepare to drift off to sleep, you may not realize your nightly sleep position may affect your health. Whether you prefer stomach, back, side or the fetal position, the way you curl into your bed may...

On average, 274 people die each day from blood clots – that’s one person every six minutes. Yet, what may be even more surprising is that fewer than 1 in 4 people realize they have the signs and symptoms of a blood clot. March...