Education

Let’s face it: It may not always be easy to convince your child to brush his or her teeth twice per day. But establishing a good routine now may help create proper habits that last into adulthood, which may help contribute to overall well-being and...

Easy answers. Quality and price transparency. Cost savings. These should be goals for any consumer experience, including ones in which people need to access health care services. That’s why they are among the guiding principles for the digital...

Heart disease is often thought to be more of a health issue affecting men.  However, it’s the most common cause of death for women in the United States, causing more than 314,000 deaths in 2020. Because symptoms in women can differ...

Cold and flu season can often include a spike in that other respiratory illness that may bring concern, RSV. But this year, there will be extra protection for people at high risk. In June, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

The intermittent or “gig” workforce is expanding, with many people attracted to the flexibility of part-time or temporary positions. In fact, more than 55 million Americans are considered part of the intermittent workforce — more...

It’s a startling statistic — 4 in 5 pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S., or more than 80%, are preventable. Doulas have been recognized as a crucial part of maternal health care and an evidence-based solution to...

By the numbers The number of caregivers increased from 18% in 2015 to 21% in 2020 — with the COVID-19 pandemic potentially heightening stress levels for some caregivers.  In a 2020 survey of caregivers by AARP and...

When people think of women’s health, the first topics that often come to mind may be gynecological concerns such as infertility, menopause, pregnancy and childbirth. However, these issues only represent a piece of the full picture of women’s...

New Mexicans will soon be able to pilot a new cross-campus program focused on identifying and addressing social determinants of health with a certificate being offered by The University of New Mexico (UNM). The rollout at UNM’s campus is a first...

If you’ve been asked to renew your Medicaid plan or coverage, you may be asking, what should I do next? Why am I being asked to do this now? If you have a Medicaid plan through your state, you may be required to go through a renewal process...