healthcare

Gift

Meridian boosts communities with $1.3M

On Jan. 28, 2025, Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation, earmarked more than $500,000 in grants to 11 organizations across the

hidden health

A hidden health battle Americans aren’t seeing

An alarming health crisis has come to light, revealing a deep-rooted issue affecting nearly one-third of American adults. According to a groundbreaking study published in

liver pain

What liver pain could mean for your health

The liver is essential for maintaining overall health, performing critical functions such as detoxification, nutrient processing, and protein production. As the body’s largest internal organ,

copd

Why COPD affects women differently

Recent medical research is reshaping our understanding of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), particularly highlighting its disproportionate impact on women. This shift in the COPD

diabetes prevention

How testosterone could reshape diabetes prevention

Recent studies have spotlighted the role of testosterone in preventing type 2 diabetes, highlighting its age-specific protective effects that could shift current approaches to metabolic

Cervical cancer

Breast cancer surgery myth shattered

A groundbreaking study published in JAMA Oncology in 2024 has upended traditional thinking surrounding breast cancer surgery. This expansive study, which tracked over 661,000 women

hiv prevention

HIV spreads faster despite treatment advances

A comprehensive guide to understanding and managing HIV in 2025 Addressing America’s rising HIV trends Recent statistics have unveiled troubling increases in HIV infection rates