Making The Most Of Your 2021 FSA Money
More products are eligible and you may be able to roll over funds into 2022.
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Your Guide to Paying for Dental Care
What dental insurance typically covers — and when you may have to pay out of pocket.
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A Gynecologist Debunks Common Vagina Myths
"I want them to know that vagina knowledge is vagina power."
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A Guide To Organizing Your Medical Records
Having the right health information on hand can be essential during an emergency.
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Urgent Care Is Having a Pandemic Moment
Looking at urgent care centers' new role within our health care system.
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What Happens After an Urgent Care Appointment?
Answering questions on referrals, follow-up care and more.
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What’s With The Debate Over Flossing?
There's been mixed evidence over the years but dentists overwhelmingly agree flossing's important.
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Appointment Toolkit
Understanding the ins and outs of your next doctor's visit
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Basic Clinical Jargon to Know Before Getting a Diagnosis
Is it a symptom or a sign? Here's a breakdown of common clinical terms and how to use them.
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We’ve Had The Same Four Vital Signs For Centuries
Why efforts to add new vital signs into the mix haven't taken off — and what that means for us.
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A Pretty Thorough Guide to Reading Lab Results
What do all those percentages, ratios and mysterious abbreviations mean? Here's what to know.
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