Because folate deficiency in pregnant women has been associated with an increased risk of neural tube defects, including anencephaly and spina bifida, it is recommended that all women take folic acid supplements before and during pregnancy. In addition, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has required (since 1996) the addition of folic acid to many… Read More »
Our December issue and inaugural Tech Issue is here! Upgrade your life this month By Men’s Health Posted on November 1, 2018 Technology too often gets a bad rap. You know how it goes. Our iPhones are making us anxious. Netflix is stealing our sleep. Instagram is turning us into a nation of narcissists. It’s… Read More »
Engaging in regular exercise is good for you for many reasons, and one of them is to lower your risk of getting breast cancer. Many studies conducted over the past 20 years have shown consistently that an increase in physical activity is linked to a lower breast cancer risk. How exercising lowers breast cancer risk… Read More »
Clinical lab and life science services company LabCorp has signaled its latest consumer-focused shift with the announcement of a self-administered wellness test and online results portal. Called Pixel by LabCorp, the testing platform is ordered online by consumers, reviewed by a board-certified physician and then delivered to the consumer within a few days. After collecting… Read More »
Nov. 1 marks the start of Open Enrollment for people buying their own coverage for 2019 in most states. Despite the turmoil surrounding the Affordable Care Act, most consumers will have more choices and mostly flat — and in some cases lower — premiums. What will happen to the health law going forward, however, will… Read More »