What the Public Needs to Know About PFAS (Forever Chemicals)
PFAS (forever chemicals) are a group of man-made chemicals found in countless everyday products. Understand the health risks and what you can do....
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Ask an Expert: How Can Providers Develop More Culturally Competent Care?
Learn how to provide more culturally competent care for all patients. Verywell/ Julie Bang.This article is part of our series looking at how Black...
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Is There a Link Between Lead and Crime?
Mounting evidence supports the lead-crime hypothesis, suggesting that crime and lead levels are strongly linked. No amount of lead exposure is safe....
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Common Barriers to Recommended Cancer Screenings
Costs, lack of access, inconvenience, and fear of a cancer diagnosis are some of the things that prevent people from getting screened for cancer....
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Public Health
From the spread of viruses to drugs and gun violence, learn more about public health concerns, what approaches set out to address them, and more.
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Healthy Conversations
Our conversation coach will give you the tools to facilitate an informed, actionable, and insightful discussion about health.
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How to Encourage a Doctor's Visit
Use Verywell Health's Healthy Conversation Coach to simulate a respectful discussion with a loved one to encourage them to visit a doctor....
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Open Enrollment for 2021 Individual Insurance: What You Need to Know
Open enrollment dates for 2021 individual market coverage are the same as last year, and most states will use the same website they used last year...
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Racial Disparities in PT and Rehab Outcomes
Racial disparities exist in physical therapy. What role does race play in physical therapy attendance and rehab outcomes? Healthcare disparities due...
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How to Pay for Long-Term Health Care
Long-term care can be quite expensive. Learn about the different options for payment, including Medicaid and Medicare. While long-term care...
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How Environmental Health Impacts Our Quality of Life and Health
Environmental factors affect our food, the air we breathe, and the water we drink. Learn how this impacts our lives and the quality of our health....
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Common Conversation Issues When Talking About a Loved One's Health
It's not easy talking to a loved one about their health. They might get defensive or shut you out. Here's what to do in those cases....
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What Is Health Equity and How Do We Get There?
Health equity means ensuring everyone has the same shot at living a healthy life. Here is what it would take to get there. In 2010, the U.S....
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An Overview of Neglected Tropical Diseases
Neglected tropical diseases affect nearly one in six people worldwide—almost exclusively in impoverished areas. Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs)...
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Overview of the Public Health Field
Learn about what you might find in the field of public health which encompasses many medical, scientific, and non-medical career paths. The field of...
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What Are the Social Determinants of Health?
What are the social determinants of health? Learn how socioeconomic status, employment, education, social support, and neighborhoods impact health....
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Are Medical Records Private?
Your private medical record is not as private as you may think. Here are the people and organizations that can access it and how they use your data....
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Health Disparities: What They Are and Why They Matter
Medical conditions are often more common in some groups than others. These health disparities are a major public health issue. Different groups and...
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Cancer and Other Risks of Hookah Smoking
Learn if hookah smoking can cause cancer, what other health problems are caused by water pipe smoking, and why it can be more dangerous than...
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Prescription Drug Theft
The opioid epidemic in the U.S. has fueled prescription drug thefts. Find out how to protect yourself and what to do if your medication is stolen....
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What Is a Health Insurance Deductible?
A deductible is the amount you pay for covered healthcare costs before your insurance starts paying. Yearly deductibles are the most common type. A...
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Food Deserts
Learn the definition of what food deserts are, who is impacted by them, and what communities can do to expand access to healthier food options. What...
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4 Reasons People Don’t Go to the Doctor
There are many reasons people don't see a doctor—even if they need to. Here are a few common barriers that might be affecting you or your loved...
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The 10 Essential Public Health Services
Public health services saves millions of lives a year in the United States and across the globe. Here's how. If you've ever seen the 2011...
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Secondhand Aerosol From Electronic Cigarettes
Vaping aerosol doesn’t contain as many harsh chemicals as smoking, but some pollutants found in the e-cigarette vapor could pose risks to your...
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Health Care for the Homeless
Find out how homelessness impacts health, who is more at risk, and what healthcare options are available. On any given night in the United States,...
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The Health Benefits of Copper Sulfate
Copper sulfate is an inorganic compound used primarily to kill fungus and bacteria in crops. Learn more about the health benefits. Copper sulfate is...
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