Capital Blue Cross members are effectively fighting back against diabetes using the insurer’s free and convenient programs that have helped them lose weight, lower their blood sugar levels, and reduce their medications.
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Excessive alcohol use claims the lives of more than 6,600 Pennsylvanians annually and costs the U.S. economy billions. One woman’s story illustrates both the disease’s danger and recovery’s promise.
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Poor dental care not only raises the risk for several serious medical issues, it also costs families and businesses. Americans lose 92.4 million hours of work or school each year...
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Sleeping problems lead to far more trouble than tiredness. Up to 70 million Americans suffer from short sleep duration, which has been linked – if left unchecked – to numerous...
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Heart disease is the leading killer of women in the U.S., but education and awareness about risk factors, symptoms, and healthy lifestyle changes can prevent tragedy for some.
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Routine eye exams can do much more than help diagnose and correct common vision problems. They also can help spot serious medical issues like diabetes, heart disease, and more.
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Eating disorders aren’t just about a fixation on weight and food deprivation. They are behavioral health conditions – in fact, anorexia is the deadliest mental health disease in America. One...
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Teams of medical professionals, backpacks full of basic supplies, are bringing healthcare and hope to thousands of people experiencing homelessness.
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Cervical Cancer cases have declined precipitously over the past century thanks to screenings and modern treatment advances, but the disease remains the fourth-most-common cancer among women. A vigilant preventive approach,...
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