What to Know About the Second Dose of the COVID Vaccine
As early vaccine recipients start to get their second shots, some argue against a two-dose vaccine regimen. Do they have a point?
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The Biggest Things We’ve Learned About COVID — and What We Still Don’t Know
Tis the season for recapping the year.
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How to Be a Patient During a Pandemic
Best practices to follow at your next in-person appointment.
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Your Guide to Paying for Therapy
When it comes to therapy, seeing out-of-network providers is common. Does that mean you foot the whole bill? Here's what to know.
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1 Question, 5 Answers: What Did You Learn About Our Healthcare System In 2020?
5 pros reflect on our resilient, flawed healthcare system and share advice for 2021.
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Don’t Forget to Spend Your FSA Money
It's one thing that actually became easier to do this year.
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Your COVID Vaccine Questions, Answered
FAQs about the largest mass-vaccination campaign in US history.
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The 4 Main Types of Primary Care Providers
MDs, DOs, PAs and NPs can all be PCPs. Does it matter which one you see? Here's a breakdown.
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Have You Been Charged a ‘COVID Fee’?
Some doctors have added surcharges to offset pandemic-related expenses. Here's what to know if you find one tacked onto your bill.
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The Minds of COVID ‘Long-Haulers’
People who take a while to recover from the coronavirus are reporting brain fog, irritability, depression and other neuropsychiatric symptoms. Why?
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What to Expect at Your First COVID-Era Teeth Cleaning
From increased PPE to spit-minimizing tools and techniques, dental care has been modified with pandemic safety in mind.
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