3 tips for summer safety

Summer is the season for outdoor activities, gatherings, events, travel and enjoying longer days. According to a recent survey, 85% of respondents are planning to travel this summer, up 5% from last year. Another trend among Americans is adopting a “slow living” lifestyle, characterized by living in the moment and taking time to savor and appreciate your surroundings. It’s a lifestyle that prioritizes health and well-being, making time for leisure and minimizing external stressors.

7 ways to improve men’s health this June

In June, we celebrate Men’s Health Awareness, so it’s a great time to think about some important steps men can take to put their health first. Compared with women, men are at increased risk for a number of conditions, including heart disease, cancer, respiratory disease and more.

Two Genetic Causes of Atherosclerosis: Familial Hypercholesterolemia & Elevated Lipoprotein (a)

Moderated by:

Sonal Chandra, MD
Medical Director
MedSci Therapeutic Expertise: Cardiovascular, Metabolic, Neuroscience
Labcorp Drug Development, Inc.

Heart Failure: An underappreciated complication of diabetes

Results of a consensus report of the American Diabetes Association

Moderated by:

Renee Sullivan, MD, FACC
Rodica Pop-Busui, MD, PhD
Ambarish Pandey, MD, MSCS, FAHA

A mother's mission to save lives by raising preeclampsia awareness

For many, pregnancy can be a very special and personal milestone. It’s also a dynamic time: both mother and baby change and evolve daily. Anything involving rapid change also comes with the potential for complication. When it comes to pregnancy, one of the most dangerous complications is preeclampsia.Preeclampsia symptoms usually involve a mother’s blood pressure spiking to dangerous levels. This can lead to other complications—including seizure, stroke, multiple organ failure and death of the mother or baby. These complications can occur as early as 20 weeks—and in some rare cases—even earlier. However, when caught early, your healthcare provider team can help navigate preeclampsia and improve pregnancy outcomes.Theresa Dunn was diagnosed with preeclampsia near the end of her first pregnancy and then again during her second pregnancy. She knows firsthand how vital it is to understand the symptoms and advocate for yourself during pregnancy. This is why she’s passionate about sharing her preeclampsia experience to empower, advocate and educate.

4 tips for taking care of your mental health

Mental health refers to one’s emotional, psychological and social well-being. One in 5 Americans may experience a mental health condition each year. It affects everything from our thoughts and actions to how we communicate with those around us. Like physical health, it is essential to your overall health and quality of life.

7 things you can do to prepare for your next doctor appointment

Whether it’s your first visit with a new doctor or a routine checkup with your longtime healthcare provider, it’s always best to be prepared. Your doctor first learns about your overall well-being by asking questions—and so do you. You can—and should—ask questions too, but sometimes it’s easy to forget that when you’re actually in the appointment with your doctor. Preparing ahead of time helps enable a much more efficient and productive appointment.Here are seven ways you can prepare for your primary care visit with your doctor.

Medicaid renewal has changed—find out if this affects you

Medicaid is a government-funded health insurance program designed to provide healthcare coverage to low-income individuals and families. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress passed legislation to provide for continuous enrollment as to avoid interruption in coverage during a global health crisis. But that’s changing. By the end of 2022, over 85 million individuals were enrolled in Medicaid—and over 14 million could lose coverage due to these changes. If you or someone you know is on Medicaid, it’s time to act. We’re here to help—read the following carefully to learn more about Medicaid renewal in 2023 and what steps, if any, you need to take to avoid a gap in your insurance coverage.

4 reasons why a drug-tested workplace is a stronger workplace

If you want to attract the best hires for your company, it's important to demonstrate your commitment to employee wellness. This includes providing a work environment that mitigates risks to employee safety wherever possible. Drug testing, already a standard procedure in many workplaces across the U.S., is one of the most straightforward and effective ways you can prioritize the safety and wellness of your staff.

How health screening events are helping to overcome barriers to health equity

On a bright February morning, Dr. Fabian Sandoval, MD, stepped into a Labcorp mobile health clinic parked outside the El Salvadoran Consulate in Washington, D.C. Recording a short video on his smartphone, the Colombian doctor highlighted the features of the unit and sent out a broadcast message in Spanish for people to come learn more about their health.