So you've reached the Big 4-0? It's time to celebrate — and to make plans for some preventative care and screenings to help keep your health on track. So what should 40-somethings have on their ...

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 ...

January typically sparks a renewed focus on health and well-being for many. While diets and the latest exercise trends are often the first steps for those working to prioritize their health, there is ...

The United States has the highest health expenditures of any developed country worldwide; however, only about 8% of Americans currently undergo routine preventive screenings. As a result, the US loses ...

Preventive healthcare saves lives. Early detection of silent issues (high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, etc.) helps reduce ...

Dr. Troy Mensen is a family medicine doctor based in the Chicago area. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Northern Iowa and his doctorate at Des Moines University College of ...

Jan. 11 (UPI) --The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a legal challenge targeting the preventative care mandates of the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, in its upcoming term. In an order ...

According to New York State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald, the health care sector’s tendency to hold onto traditions only leads to “lousy and inefficient practices.” McDonald ...

A nurse draws a dose of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine from a vial at a city vaccine clinic at Tikahtnu Commons in Anchorage in Aug. 2021 (Lex Treinen/Alaska Public Media) A nurse draws a dose of the ...

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO)–The start of the year has many people slowing down on health care appointments, looking to cut back on spending once their deductible restarts. But in Your Money Matters, ...

Expert recommendations for preventative health care and screenings change as you age — and hitting your 50s is a milestone that comes with additional guidelines to help keep your health going strong.