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Consumers have choices and during open enrollment periods, when time is limited, it is important to understand the differences between health insurance and medical discount plans. These plans are sometimes mistaken for insurance; but, in other cases, they are misrepresented by dishonest sellers. Scammers contact consumers by phone and text, pretending to be associated with their current insuran...

Poor mental health can be both a cause and an effect of absenteeism. When students miss school, their absence can lead to social isolation, anxiety and loneliness – and for those with existing mental health challenges – deepen their struggles. Regular school attendance is critical to child well-being, because it leads to improved academic, economic, health and relational outcomes, over a ch...

Every day, approximately 6,000 women in the United States, reach menopause. That’s more than two million every year. Yet, for something so common and universal, many people don’t really know much about it. “Everyone probably knows someone going through menopause,” said Dr. Aimee Van Straaten, OB-GYN. “Understanding it more not only helps you support your mom, grandma or friend, but...