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How to Deal With Back-To-School Illnesses

It’s September, meaning millions of students around the U.S. are going, or have already gone, back to school. Returning to the classroom means lots of wonderful things—reconnecting with friends, meeting new teachers, kicking off the sports seasons. But it also means common illnesses that spread quickly—like lice, pink eye, coughs and sniffles—tend to pick back […]

What Is an Online Doctor & What Can They Treat & Prescribe?

Our current period of time is called the “digital age” for a reason. The average American spends more than 11 hours per day interacting with various forms of media, according to a 2018 Nielsen report. By 2025, a recent Upwork study estimates that 22% of the American workforce will work remotely (and likely communicate with […]

The K Health Guide to Vaccinations & Immunizations

Every day, we are exposed to bacteria and viruses that can cause illness. Typically, your immune system can fend off sickness, but babies and small children have weaker immune systems and may need additional support to ward off germs. That’s where vaccines come in. Vaccines use small amounts of antigens—the component of a virus or […]

November is for Giving Thanks and Raising Awareness for Diabetes

Today is World Diabetes Day and November is National Diabetes Awareness month in the U.S. Coincidence or not, Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and we know it’s a time for ‘more’—more family, more food, more sugar, starch, fat…all the good stuff. It’s ok to splurge every now and then, but for some people, splurging […]

The K Health Guide to a Healthy Diet

Following a healthy diet isn’t always easy. Work, family, and personal obligations can make eating well fall low on your list of priorities. However, incorporating easy nutritional fixes into your day isn’t as difficult as you might think and the benefits are significant. Many diseases can be prevented or managed with the right diet. In […]

The K Health Guide to Exercise

Starting a workout regimen or healthy eating routine can be intimidating. With so much information available, you might be asking yourself: how much exercise do I need, or where do I start? You want to know if cardio or strength training is best for you, or perhaps you’re looking for guidelines about how often to […]

5 ‘Inconvenient’ and ‘Dangerous’ Tools Doctors Now Use Everyday

Did you know some of your doctor’s most basic tools today were once considered dubious and dangerous new technology? It took some of them years to become the new trusted protocol, replacing old-school techniques. Doctors and patients alike worry about changing trusted techniques to make room for new technology–especially technology they don’t yet fully understand. […]

5 Major Diseases With Surprising Links to Mental Health

Mental health symptoms are just like physical symptoms—they are signals that something in your body, mind or emotions isn’t right. Unfortunately, in a recent survey of 1,000 U.S. women, 60% said other priorities prevent them from going to the doctor, 20% couldn’t find a doctor available at a convenient time, and 14% opted not to […]