HEALTH

Fashion companies claim to be sustainable, but the claims are often ill-founded. For example, an owner of luxury brands staged carbon-neutral shows and claims its cotton is 80% more sustainable, but no corroborating data supports those statements. Buying secondhand is another great option as it gives clothing new life and reduces waste. When purchasing secondhand, look for straight...

Keeping up with your family's dental needs can be a challenge. Between scheduling appointments, driving from office to office, and running your insurance at multiple locations, it can be time-consuming and frustrating. Family dentists can make your life easier by providing services for the entire family under one roof. They offer many treatments, including teeth cleanings, six-month exams,...

Choosing a supplement contract manufacturer is critical to bringing your custom dietary supplements to market. There are a few things you should consider when making your decision. Ask about their minimum order size and if they have stock recipes on hand to help reduce lead times. Also, ask about their experience with formulating and encapsulating. Experience Many supplement...

Delta 9 is a potent cannabinoid that imparts a feeling of euphoria and relaxation. It is available as gummies, which are convenient and easy to carry. You can choose from many different flavors of gummies. Look for brands that use organic ingredients and natural colors. Also, check the extraction method used. The cleanest and most reputable companies will...

The premise behind Dry January is simple: it's a month of sobriety to encourage people to reassess their relationship with alcohol. But it's also a gateway to a healthier lifestyle, experts say. For many participants, the main benefit is more clarity around navigating social situations where drinking may be part of the agenda. Other benefits include better sleep—alcohol...

Internal and external hemorrhoids are characterized by swollen veins in and around the anus or lower rectum. They happen when pressure builds up on blood vessels. Hemorrhoids are most common in adults over age 50 but can also occur in children and young people. Aging, straining during bowel motions, and persistent constipation or diarrhea are a few of...

Many people strongly desire to restore their hair and regain their self-confidence. For them, a hair transplant surgery can be a life-changing decision. However, you need to carefully consider your options before undergoing this procedure. It's best to find a surgeon who is well-qualified and experienced. Here are some things to consider: Cost Hair transplant surgery is a...

The healing time for a horse’s hematoma depends on its size. The smaller ones will usually disappear in about 10 days. The larger ones can take as long as a month to heal. Whereas a hematoma is caused by bleeding, an infectious type of swelling often develops from a cut or puncture wound. What do you do for a hematoma...

E-cigarettes were promoted as safer than cigarette smoking when they entered the market. But they don't come without their health risks, including addiction. Plus, vapor from these devices contains chemicals that increase cancer risk. There's also evidence that vaping can cause acute lung injury and interfere with brain development in young people. It's no wonder that lung doctors...

Risk adjustment helps payers bring value-based benefits to their members, such as exercise programs, case or disease management, transportation to medical appointments, and more. The program relies on the accurate and timely submission of claim diagnosis codes mapped to CMS-HCCs each year to calculate a patient's risk score. HCC coding requires physicians and eligible non-physician providers to document...