CHICAGO (WLS) -- Preventive health care can help reduce the risk for developing many diseases by helping to catch problems early before they become more serious and costly. Dr. Steven K. Kulick, Chief ...
Health insurance can be confusing and frustrating to navigate, especially when it comes to preventive healthcare. You've likely heard that your insurance should cover all preventive care, but perhaps ...
The first patient I met as a medical student was a middle-aged delivery man and a former track athlete. He was recovering from his second amputation due to uncontrolled type 2 diabetes. When he told ...
There’s growing concern that the US Department of Health and Human Services is abandoning the US Preventive Services Task Force – or pushing it into “quiet paralysis.” ...
We recently worked on a National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) report that lays out a clear blueprint for a national prevention infrastructure for mental and behavioral ...
Oral health is more than just a bright smile, it’s an important part of a child’s growth, development and overall well-being. Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease among kids in the U.S., ...
Nearly 3.5 billion people worldwide suffer from oral diseases, yet most dental problems are entirely preventable with proper family dental care practices. What’s striking is that children who ...
Basic Heart Health Tips February is American Heart Month, a time to highlight the importance of heart health and prevention.
The 2025 Prevention Calendar and Health Planner is more than just a place to track appointments. It’s also an amazing tool that helps you build healthy habits one day at a time and is a practical ...