The Covid-19 pandemic has hastened the arrival of the future of telehealth. Telehealth visits increased by 154 percent in 2020, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). And one year later, it's not difficult to se…

It is critical that offsite or virtual alternatives are available for patients in need during this difficult time when the country's health care system is focused on providing care to COVID-19 patients. This includes genetic services, whic…

Telemedicine, which allows patients to see their doctor via video or phone, is beneficial to both their health and their convenience. More health-care providers are allowing patients to "see" them via computer or smartphone. “In light of t…

A well-balanced diet includes all of the essential foods and nutrients that our bodies require for energy and growth and repair. Here's a refresher on the importance of eating a well-balanced diet and how diet and health are linked. What I…

The term "health" is a dynamic and positive concept. In everyday language, health is defined as the absence of disease. The following definitions of health demonstrate that industrial health entails much more than the absence of disease: H…