Health Care

Are Health Insurance Premiums Going Up or Down for 2021?

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

What Is Medical Underwriting?

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD

What Is Reinsurance and Why Are States Pursuing It?

Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS

An Overview of the Triple Aim

Fact checked by Dale Brauner

How Does the HSA Testing Period Work?

Fact checked by Dale Brauner

How Savings Programs Can Help You Pay Medicare Bills

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

The Medicaid Look Back Period and Nursing Home Care

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

The Best At-Home Lyme Disease Tests of 2020

By Stephanie Trovato

The Best Medicare Part D Providers of 2020

By Rachel Nall

The 6 Best Home Elevators of 2020

By Brian Carmody

The 6 Best Online Medical Billing and Coding Classes of 2020

Fact checked by James Lacy

What Are the Principles of the Declaration of Helsinki?

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Secretly Recording Your Doctor’s Appointments

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

How the Stark Law Impacts the Treatment of Sleep Apnea

Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD

The Meaning of Coinsurance in Healthcare

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Pros and Cons of a Health Care Capitation Payment System

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Pharmacy Benefit Manager and Specific Example

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Reimbursement in a Healthcare Context

Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS

What Medical Triage Is in a Hospital

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO

Ambulatory or Walking Status in Healthcare

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO

Understanding Standard of Care for Patients

Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS

Overview of Disease Management

Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD

EMTALA, the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

How Health Insurance Policy Rescission Works

Fact checked by James Lacy

How to Maintain a Strong Immune System

Fact checked by James Lacy

Iatrogenic Events During Medical Treatments

Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO

What Is Medical Upcoding?

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD

Understanding a Patient's Bill of Rights

Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS

How To Determine Proper Fit In a Wheelchair

Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS

The Features of Different Walkers

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

How a Rollator Differs From a Walker

Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD

HIPAA Guide for Parents and Patients

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

The Risks of Using the Internet to Self-Diagnose

Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD

Top 5 Reasons to Get a Second Opinion

Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS

What Is a Histopathology or Biopsy Report?

Fact checked by James Lacy

Coping With Grief From Bad Diagnoses

Fact checked by James Lacy

Acute and Subacute Pain Differences

Fact checked by James Lacy

The Differences Between Sepsis and Septicemia

Fact checked by James Lacy

The 5 Keys to Making the Most Informed Health Decisions

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

What Indolent Means in a Medical Diagnosis

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO

Outdated Terms for Diseases and Conditions

Medically reviewed by Rony Kampalath, MD

When Your Doctor Tells You It's All in Your Head

Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS

Why Hospitals Ask for Your Social Security Number

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Using Differential Diagnosis to Confirm Your Illness

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Medical Test Reliability

Fact checked by James Lacy

Using Health on the Net to Find Credible Information

Fact checked by Dale Brauner

How Common Is Misdiagnosis or Missed Diagnosis?

Fact checked by James Lacy

Are You Seeing the Right Specialist?

Medically reviewed by Robert D. Sadaty, MD

What to Do When You Can't Get a Diagnosis

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Understanding Your Medical Test Results

Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS

Common Feelings When Waiting for a Diagnosis

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

Asymptomatic: Definition, Importance, and Controversy

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

Food Safety and How to Prevent Food Poisoning

Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO

How Your Pharmacist Can Help You Care for Others

Medically reviewed by Violetta Shamilova, PharmD

Pharmacy Benefits for Seniors: Advantages to Benefit From

Medically reviewed by Violetta Shamilova, PharmD

Little-Known Benefits of Working With Your Pharmacist

Medically reviewed by Violetta Shamilova, PharmD

How Your Pharmacist Can Help You with Your Chronic Condition

Medically reviewed by Violetta Shamilova, PharmD

The Role of Minority Stress in Health Disparities

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Is Medication Adherence Important?

Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD

The Weekend Effect and Hospitals

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO

6 Questions to Ask Before Taking a Prescription

Medically reviewed by Violetta Shamilova, PharmD

Just Culture in Healthcare

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

The Correlation Between Medical Errors and Death

Fact checked by James Lacy

What's an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API)?

Medically reviewed by Violetta Shamilova, PharmD

How to Take Oral Medications Properly

Fact checked by James Lacy

Curative Care Medical Treatment and Therapy

Medically reviewed by Cristian Zanartu, MD

How to Avoid Unnecessary Medical Tests

Fact checked by Dale Brauner

Quick Guide to Warfarin Dosing

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD

5 Weird but Beneficial Side Effects of Common Drugs

Fact checked by James Lacy

4 Times-a-Day (QID) or Every 6 Hours (Q6H) Prescription

Medically reviewed by Violetta Shamilova, PharmD

Are Animal Medications Safe for Humans to Take?

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Pillboxes and Medication Safety

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

How to Read Your Physician's Prescription

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD

Drug Classes and Medication Classification

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD

Difference Between Drug Dose and Dosage

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD

Top 10 Biologic Drugs in the United States

By Kathlyn Stone

Why Patients Are Noncompliant with Treatment

Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO

Safely and Legally Buying Drugs From Online Pharmacies

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD

Can You Take Motrin and Tylenol Together?

Medically reviewed by Caitilin Kelly, MD

Biologics: Types, Treatable Conditions, Mechanisms, Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD

Brief Guide to Antiviral Drugs

Medically reviewed by Violetta Shamilova, PharmD

Active Ingredient in a Medication Function

By Michael Bihari, MD

What You Need to Know About Diuretics

Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD

How Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics Work

Medically reviewed by Violetta Shamilova, PharmD

What Biological Half-Life Means

Medically reviewed by Violetta Shamilova, PharmD

How Prevent Exposure From Too Much Medical Radiation

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD

Goals of Medical Treatment and How to Use Them

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

The Truth About Mixing Aspirin and Ibuprofen

Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD

Protection From Quacks and Health Care Fraud

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Why It's Important to Dispose of Drugs Safely

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Categories of Lifestyle Drugs

Fact checked by James Lacy

Defensive Medicine and How It Affects Healthcare Costs

Medically reviewed by Caitilin Kelly, MD

A Closer Look at a Tylenol Overdose

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD

How to Identify Unknown Drugs and Pills

Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS

Drug and Medication Side Effects

Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD

Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Your Medications

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD

How to Avoid Buying Fake Drugs Online

By Michael Bihari, MD

Safe Disposal of Medications

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD

Comparing Drug Prices Online

Fact checked by James Lacy

Which Medications Interact With Grapefruit Juice?

Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD

How to Properly Dispose of Your Drugs

Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO

Adverse Drug Events and Medications With Black Box Warnings

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

Understanding Prescription Abbreviations

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD

A Closer Look at How Drugs Work in Your Body

By Michael Bihari, MD

Reducing Your Risk of Adverse Medication Interactions

Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD

Exceptions to Your Right to Refuse Medical Treatment

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO

Prescription Assistance Programs (PAPs)

Fact checked by Dale Brauner

How to Take Your Meds: Medication Administration Routes

Fact checked by James Lacy

How to Read Over the Counter Drug Labels

Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD

How to Use Vicodin Safely for Pain Relief

Medically reviewed by Violetta Shamilova, PharmD

Maintaining Objectivity in Medical Decision-Making

Fact checked by James Lacy

Overview of Abbreviations on Prescriptions

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Drug Compounding: Definition, Examples, Benefits, and Risks

Medically reviewed by Mary Choy, PharmD

30 Top-Selling Over-the-Counter (OTC) Drugs in the US

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Biologic Medications and Breastfeeding Your Baby

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD

Pharmacy Benefits: Resources You Can Take Advantage Of

What to Do If You Are Denied Access to Medical Records

Fact checked by James Lacy

Patient's Guide to Medical Codes

Fact checked by James Lacy

How to Look Up an ICD Code for Your Diagnosis

Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS

11 HIPAA and Medical Records Privacy Myths for Patients

Fact checked by Dale Brauner

How to Correct Mistakes in Your Medical Records

Fact checked by Dale Brauner

The Problems With Bundled Medical Codes

Fact checked by James Lacy

Medical Records, Privacy, Accuracy, and Patients' Rights

By Trisha Torrey

Reasons to Hire Disabled Employees

Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD

The 5 Best Walk-In Tubs of 2020

By Brian Carmody

The 5 Best Wheelchair Lifts of 2020

Fact checked by James Lacy

What's in the Biden/Harris Health Care Reform Platform?

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

The Intergenerational Impact of Racism on Health

By Shamard Charles, MD, MPH

Cancer Screenings: Which You Might Need

Medically reviewed by Douglas A. Nelson, MD

Common Barriers to Recommended Cancer Screenings

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH

What Are the Social Determinants of Health?

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH

Verywell’s Anti-Racism Pledge

By Team Verywell

Talking to a Loved One About Their Health: Conversation Pitfalls to Avoid

Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD

4 Reasons People Don’t Go to the Doctor

Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD

The Transgender Day of Remembrance

Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS

Copper Sulfate: Benefits, Side Effects, Dosage, and Interactions

Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO

Racial Disparities in Physical Therapy

By Brett Sears, PT

Hookah Smoking: Cancer Risk and Health Concerns

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

Intimate Partner Violence: Identification and Prevention

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

What Is the Children's Health Insurance Program?

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

The Health Risks of Secondhand Vaping

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH

10 Modern Female Innovators Who Are Changing Medicine

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

The Potential Health Hazards of Juuling for Adolescents

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH

The Cancer Moonshot Initiative

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Molina Ortiz, MD, MPH

Food Subsidies for Medicare and Medicaid

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

Genome-Wide Association Studies

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

Environmental Health and How it Can Effect Your Health

Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD

Health Care for the Homeless

Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD

Is There a Link Between Lead and Crime?

Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD

A Public Approach to Gun Violence

Fact checked by James Lacy

What Caused the Opioid Crisis?

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH

What Are Food Deserts?

Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO

What Are Neglected Tropical Diseases?

Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO

What Are the 10 Essential Public Health Services?

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH

What to Do If Your Medication Is Stolen

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH

What Is Occupational Health and Safety?

Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO

Can the UN's 90-90-90 Strategy to End HIV Really Work?

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Pilot Studies and New Trends in Research Funding

Fact checked by Dale Brauner

An Overview of the Public Health Field

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH

Health Disparities: What They Are and Why They Matter

Medically reviewed by Keri Peterson, MD

What Is Health Equity and How Do We Get There?

Medically reviewed by Jenny Sweigard, MD

Why Decision Support Is Vital to Healthcare

Fact checked by Dale Brauner

The Health Risks of Vaping

Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD, MPH

Is Vaping Better for You Than Smoking?

Medically reviewed by Sanja Jelic, MD

The 6 Best Travel Nursing Agencies of 2020

Fact checked by James Lacy

The 7 Best Online Doctors of 2020

Fact checked by James Lacy

6 Characteristics to Look for in a Power of Attorney

Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS

Levels of Consciousness in Medicine

Fact checked by James Lacy

Is Death Painful? Managing End of Life Pain

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

Around-the-Clock (ATC) Medication

By Angela Morrow, RN

Top 10 Causes of Infant Death in the United States

Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD

10 Leading Causes of Death in Young Adults

Fact checked by James Lacy

The Meaning of Inurnment, Interment, and Internment

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Terminal Restlessness: Agitation and Delirium Before Death

Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD

Hard Questions to Ask When Preparing for the End of Life

Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD

Death Rattle When Someone Is Dying

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

What Is Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide?

Fact checked by James Lacy

Top Causes of Death for Ages 25-44

Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD

Should I Request an Autopsy After a Death?

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD

End of Life and Advance Directive Documents

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD

Thanatologist: Expertise, Specialties, and Training

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

End-of-Life Issues: What to Expect and How to Cope

Medically reviewed by Cristian Zanartu, MD

How Does Farm Bureau Health Coverage Work?

By Louise Norris

Health Insurance Surcharges for Tobacco Users

By Louise Norris

What Are Medical Guidelines?

Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD

What Is Post-Claims Underwriting?

Fact checked by James Lacy

The 6 Best Prescription Discount Cards of 2020

Fact checked by James Lacy

What Is a High Deductible Health Plan?

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD

What Is State Continuation of Health Insurance?

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Should Married Couples Have Separate Health Insurance?

Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS

How Health Insurance Works When You Live in Multiple States

By Louise Norris

How to Find a Doctor When You Are Sick

Fact checked by James Lacy

What Is a Health Reimbursement Arrangement?

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD

When Insurers Deny Emergency Department Claims

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD

Minimum Value From Health Insurance: What Does It Mean?

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD

What Is Self-Insured Health Insurance and How Is It Regulated?

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

What Is the Hyde Amendment?

Fact checked by Dale Brauner

What Is a Health Insurance Death Spiral?

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

5 Mistakes People Make During Medicare Open Enrollment

Fact checked by James Lacy

Being Dual Eligible for Medicare and Medicaid

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

Your Options During Medicare Open Enrollment

Fact checked by Dale Brauner

Does Health Insurance Cover Transgender Health Care?

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Pregnant With No Maternity Insurance? What Now?

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD

What an Out-of-Network Provider Means

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

How to Talk About Health Insurance

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

Health Insurance Provider Network

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

Medically Needy Income Levels

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

How Healthcare Rationing Works

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD

Factors to Consider When You Get Health Insurance

Fact checked by Dale Brauner

What You Need to Know About Coinsurance

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD

Catastrophic Health Insurance Overview

Fact checked by James Lacy

What to Know About Universal Health Care Coverage

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

How Prior Authorization Works

Fact checked by Dale Brauner

Do Health Insurance Companies Make Profits?

Fact checked by James Lacy

Actuarial Value and Your Health Insurance

Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS

How Adverse Selection Works in Health Care

Fact checked by Dale Brauner

What is Pre-Approval in Health Insurance?

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

Learn More About Out-of-Pocket Maximum

Fact checked by James Lacy

COBRA vs. Obamacare: Which Is Better?

Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS

Deductible vs. Copayment: What's the Difference?

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD

How Your Family Health Insurance Deductible Works

Fact checked by James Lacy

Differences Between Copay and Health Coinsurance

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Losing Your Health Insurance and Special Enrollment

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD

Health Insurance Options for Young Adults

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

Can't Pay Your Health Insurance Deductible? What Now?

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Differences Between a Deductible and Coinsurance

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

What Is an HMO and How Does It Work?

Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS

What Is Hospital Observation Status?

Fact checked by James Lacy

What Is an Aggregate Deductible & How Does It Work?

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

What to Do When You Miss Open Enrollment

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

What Counts Toward Your Health Insurance Deductible?

Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS

How a Health Insurance Co-Op Works

Fact checked by James Lacy

What Is a PPO and How Does It Work?

Fact checked by Dale Brauner

Why Your Health Insurance Won't Pay for Your Care

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

Health Insurance Reasonable and Customary Fee

Fact checked by James Lacy

What to Do If You Have Lost Your Health Insurance

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

The Basics of Major Medical Health Insurance

By Kelly Montgomery

Understanding Health Insurance Premium Increases

Fact checked by Dale Brauner

Cost-Sharing in Healthcare Overview

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Preparing to Go Without Health Insurance

By Elizabeth Davis, RN

Benefits of a Pay-for-Performance (P4P) System

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD

What Is Guaranteed Issue in Health Insurance?

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD

Understand Your Health Insurance—7 Key Concepts

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

6 Free or Low-Cost Health Insurance Options

Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS

Primary Care Physicians (PCP)

Fact checked by James Lacy

Health Insurance Options for Volunteers

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

Do Copays Count Toward Your Health Insurance Deductible?

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

How to Pay In-Network Rates for Out-Of-Network Care

Fact checked by James Lacy

Do Premiums Count Toward Your Deductible?

By Elizabeth Davis, RN

Why You Can't Buy Health Insurance Anytime You Want

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD

Can a Health Insurance Deductible Be Prorated?

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

How Do Employers Determine Affordable Health Insurance?

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

What to Know Before Getting Out-Of-Network Care

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Will Health Insurance Pay for Elective Surgery?

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD

What Is a Healthcare Provider?

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Paying for Health Care Even With Insurance

Fact checked by Dale Brauner

What Network Gap Exceptions Are and How They Work

Fact checked by Dale Brauner

Will My Health Insurance Premiums Go Up if I Have a Claim?

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

How Much of Your Surgery Will Health Insurance Cover?

Fact checked by James Lacy

How to Get a Prior Authorization Request Approved

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

Pre-Existing Condition—What It Is & Why It’s a Big Deal

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

Allowed Amount on a Health Insurance Statement

By Elizabeth Davis, RN

Understanding Insurance Codes to Avoid Billing Errors

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD

Understanding Your Explanation of Benefits (EOB)

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

What Is Open Enrollment for Health Insurance?

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

What Affects Cost of Health Insurance in the U.S.

Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS

How Health Care Rationing in the U.S. Affects Even You

Fact checked by James Lacy

Health Insurance Open Enrollment Options

Fact checked by James Lacy

How to Travel With Medications Guide

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

How to Avoid Errors in Your Explanation of Benefits

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

High Deductible vs. Catastrophic Health Insurance Plan

Fact checked by Dale Brauner

Medical Necessity Definition in Health Insurance

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

How Embedded Deductibles Work

Fact checked by James Lacy

Reasons for Health Insurance Claim Denials

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD

Are My Health Insurance Premiums Tax-Deductible?

Fact checked by James Lacy

Understanding the Special Enrollment Period

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD

Duties and Types of Case Managers

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

How Utilization Review Works

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD

The Best Medical Billing Companies of 2020

By Rachel Nall

Options If Insurance Does Not Cover a Routine Procedure

By Nancy Larson

Using Health Insurance Wellness Programs

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

What You Should Know When Choosing Dental Insurance

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD

How to Calculate How Much You'll Owe in Coinsurance

Fact checked by Dale Brauner

How to Choose the Best Health Insurance Plan for You

Fact checked by James Lacy

Tips for Your When Medical Insurance Will Not Pay

Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS

Understanding Health Insurance Changes for 2020

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

What Was Meaningful Use Stage 1?

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

Overview of Tissue Engineering

Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD

Pharmacogenomics Overview and How It’s Used in Medicine

Medically reviewed by Violetta Shamilova, PharmD

Telehealth Coverage for Medicare and Medicaid

By Tanya Feke, MD

Mobile Health Apps and Technology

Medically reviewed by Chris Vincent, MD

The Future of Condition-Specific Smart Clothing

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

Nutrigenomics: What Is It and Can It Revolutionize Your Health?

Medically reviewed by Caitilin Kelly, MD

Will Blockchain Technology Revolutionize Health Care?

By Michael Rucker, PhD, MBA

What to Expect From a Teletherapy Session

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD

Using AI for Mental Health Effectively

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

New Health Tech Bringing Wellness to Your Home

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Can Health Technology Replace Our Need for Drugs?

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Digital Health Care With a Conversational Experience

Fact checked by James Lacy

New Health Technology Integrating Genetics and Psychology

Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS

Learn About PARO, the Therapeutic "Pet" Seal

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

The Latest on Micro Wellness Installations

Fact checked by James Lacy

How Cloning May Cure Diseases One Day

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

Health Tech Is Successful in Developing Countries

Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS

Comparing Diagnostic Capabilities of CT and MRI

By Kevin Hwang, MD, MPH

The Smart Home of the Future: Can It Replace Traditional Healthcare?

Fact checked by Sheeren Jegtvig

The Latest on Different Types of Cryotherapies

Medically reviewed by Jason DelCollo, DO

5 Ways to Track Your Health With Your Phone

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Dangers of Defective Mobile Health Apps and Devices

By Kevin Hwang, MD, MPH

The Potential of Drones Providing Health Services

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD

The Characteristics of a Good Health Screening Test

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

The 6 Best Medical Alert Systems of 2020

Fact checked by James Lacy

The 6 Best DNA Testing Kits of 2020

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

The 9 Best Online Pharmacies of 2020

By Tanya Feke, MD

The 5 Best Stair Lift Companies of 2020

Fact checked by James Lacy

Caring for Someone With Arthritis

Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD

The 9 Best Gifts for Caregivers of 2020

By Amari Pollard

Respite Care: Options, Who Benefits, How to Find

By Laken Brooks

How to Encourage a Doctor's Visit

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD

Caring for Someone With ALS

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH

Caring for a Loved One With Metastatic Breast Cancer

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

How to Talk to Your Dad About His Health

Medically reviewed by Rochelle Collins, DO

Caring for a Loved One Who Had Recent Knee Surgery

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

Coping With a Dying Loved One's Anger

Medically reviewed by Caitilin Kelly, MD

When a Loved One Is in the Intensive Care Unit

Fact checked by James Lacy

Withhold or Withdrawing Life Sustaining Measures

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD

Caregiving for Someone With Muscular Dystrophy

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH

How to Properly Position Bed Bound Patients

Fact checked by James Lacy

Helpful Tips for Lifting a Bed-Bound Person Safely

Fact checked by James Lacy

Finding the Best Doctor for Elderly Parents

Fact checked by Dale Brauner

How to Prevent and Treat Pressure Ulcers

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO

Types of Nurses Who Care for Cancer Patients

Fact checked by James Lacy

Risk Factors for Pressure Ulcers

Medically reviewed by Luis Cordero, MD

Pressure Sore: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Fact checked by James Lacy

Taking Care of Someone Who Is Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Medically reviewed by John Carew, MD

Caring for Someone With Bladder Cancer

Medically reviewed by Doru Paul, MD

Benefits and Risks of Artificial Nutrition or Hydration

Medically reviewed by Kashif J. Piracha, MD

Caregiver's Guide to Handling Finances for a Loved One

Fact checked by Dale Brauner

Why Caregivers Should Consider Joining a Support Group

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

Making the Decision to Stop Dialysis

Fact checked by James Lacy

12 Tips for Family and Friends of Those With Arthritis

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD

Visiting a Sick Friend in the Hospital During Holidays

Fact checked by Dale Brauner

Respite Care for Cancer Caregivers

Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD

Tips for Giving Emotional Support to Cancer Patients

Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan, MS

How to Care for a Dying Loved One

Fact checked by James Lacy

5 Tips for Giving Medications Safely

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

How to Prevent Pressure Ulcers or Bed Sores

Medically reviewed by Isaac O. Opole, MD, PhD

How to Cope With the Impending Death of a Loved One

Fact checked by James Lacy

How to Change a Bedridden Patient's Adult Diapers

Fact checked by Ashley Hall

Effective Caregiving for a Loved One With Heart Failure

Medically reviewed by Yasmine S. Ali, MD, MSCI

How to Recognize and Assess Pain

Medically reviewed by Cristian Zanartu, MD

Caring for a Loved One After Total Joint Replacement

Fact checked by James Lacy

The 7 Best HIV Support Groups of 2020

Fact checked by James Lacy

The 7 Best Caregiver Support Groups of 2020

By Sherry Christiansen

How to Talk About Caregiver Burnout

Medically reviewed by Richard N. Fogoros, MD

Caregiver Awareness Month