Si tu sistema inmunológico no funciona plenamente, tienes un mayor riesgo de contraer una infección o enfermedad tal como el covid-19. Puede que inicialmente no consideres participar en un ensayo clínico que estudia medicamentos o vacunas nuevas, pero este tipo de investigación es clave para proteger a personas inmunodeficientes. ¿Cuál es el significado de “inmunodeficiente”? … Read more
Taking prescription drugs may be more American than apple pie. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly half the people in the United States report having taken at least one medicine in the past 30 days. (By comparison, just about 1 in 10 Americans say apple is their favorite pie.) Who … Read more
Slide 1 ¿Vives con obesidad? Resumen de consejos para investigar la cobertura de seguros médicos para la atención de la obesidad Slide 2 La obesidad es una enfermedad que afecta a 4 de cada 10 adultos estadounidenses. Programas de medicamentos, cirugías, dietas y ejercicio, así como trabajar con profesionales de la salud mental puede ser … Read more
If your immune system doesn’t work at full strength, you’re at higher risk for getting an infection or disease like Covid-19. It may not be your first thought to join a clinical trial that is studying new medicines or vaccines, but this type of research is key to protecting people who are immunocompromised. What does … Read more
SLIDE 1 Living with Obesity? Quick tips for how to navigate health insurance coverage for obesity care SLIDE 2 Obesity is a disease that affects 4 out of 10 American adults. Medication, surgery, diet and exercise programs, and working with mental health professionals can help people lose weight but can be expensive. Will insurance cover … Read more
Approximately 4 out of 10 American adults live with obesity, a medical condition that can cause serious health problems such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. There are treatments, like weight loss medications and surgery, that can help, but they can also be expensive. For example, medication prescribed for weight loss can cost around $1,000 … Read more
What is PrEP? PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis, and it’s a medication that can protect you from HIV. How well does PrEP work? PrEP can lower the risk of getting HIV from sex by nearly 99%, and from sharing injection drug equipment by more than 70%. Can women take PrEP? Is PrEP only for men? … Read more