Preventing cancer is probably not what comes to mind when you think of vaccines. But that’s precisely what the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine does....

Summer is here. For many, that means time to escape everyday life with a vacation. And after all the planning, expense, and anticipation, the last thing you...

For more than 40 years, June has been the month for celebration and commemoration, all in the name of pride. In the U.S., Pride Month honors the Stonewall...

Thirty years ago, an HIV diagnosis was often considered a death sentence. Today, the human immunodeficiency virus that causes AIDS is not only thought of as...

Going to the doctor’s office can be stressful for anyone, but that’s especially true if you’re transgender or gender non-binary....

The first time he stepped into his new health care provider’s office, Charlie* a transgender man in Washington, DC, says he knew he was in the right...

Mental health issues such as depression and anxiety disorders are common, and anyone can be impacted by them. But when you add the societal stigma,...

It may not be surprising that most people don’t love going to the doctor, however this comes with a critical consequence for employers: employees who...

Ever walked out of your doctor’s office with something still on your mind? Maybe you feel like you didn’t describe your symptoms clearly enough,...

How do you define a “drinking problem”? Does it mean waking up and swilling whiskey in place of coffee? Or partying every night with a cocktail...

We often don’t think about our insurance plans unless there’s a problem. We assume everything will be covered — because why else would we...

With May being Mental Health Awareness Month, I wanted to talk about an often-misunderstood condition: bipolar disorder. Like other mental health diagnoses,...