Health

Mary’s* vacation to Mexico turned into an emergency when a bad fall knocked four of her front teeth loose and left her with a concussion. In the days that followed — during intense efforts to reset and save her teeth — Mary got news that a...

Espoir Kimaze, his mother and seven siblings moved from Uganda to Syracuse, New York in 2019. When the family arrived in the United States, they needed help navigating their new life – everything from learning how to grocery shop to setting up...

Stress affects your body in many ways and sometimes you don’t even realize how it’s manifesting physically. Were you clenching your teeth while reading that line? Stress can make you do that. Over time, that clenching may lead to problems with...

After a serious fall, Gayle* was having a hard time taking care of herself and had to move in with a family member who lived in a rural area. Limited mobility and a lack of transportation left her struggling to find the right resources to help manage...

In the United States, there are 37.3 million people with diabetes. And for many, diabetes is an expensive and complex medical condition, often requiring multiple medications — including insulin — and regular doctor visits. In fact,...

Connect your employees to a world of care To help your employees enjoy their smiles, oral health should be a priority. That's why our plans offer access to 4 convenient care options designed to help move employees' dental health. Dental coverage...

To advance health, equity, and well-being of Washington State community residents, UnitedHealthcare Community & State is using targeted public data and partnering at the local level to address the unique needs of many cities and counties...

If you’re among the 1 in 4 Americans who live with back pain, a new app-based exercise therapy may offer another way to help address the issue without having to leave home. Virtual physical therapy for back pain is already covered by...

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...

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...