If you have diabetes mellitus or pre-diabetes, or your healthcare provider believes you're at a higher risk, you might have been instructed to get your hemoglobin A1c checked.

You might know that allergies have something to do with your immune system. Does this automatically mean that allergies are autoimmune diseases?

The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2024 in the United States, there will be around 106,590 new cases of colon cancer (54,210 for men and 52,380 for women) and approximately 46,220 new cases of rectal cancer (27,330 for men and 18,890 for women). Colorectal cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, leading many of us to ask: Does a family history put you at an increased risk of developing colorectal cancer?

When used properly and under the guidance of a healthcare provider, birth control can be a powerful ally to prevent pregnancy and get menstruation under control. However, over the years, we've questioned its safety and side effects — as we should with any medication. Of note, many women have wondered if birth control can increase the odds of infertility.

Roughly 68% of the world's population cannot digest lactose properly. If you're one of them, you might be wondering what lactose intolerance even is. What does it mean to have a lactose intolerance issue? What symptoms of lactose intolerance should you look out for? If you can't comfortably consume dairy foods, is there anything you can do about it?

If you're dealing with a food allergy, you're not alone. Approximately 20 million people in the United States are navigating food allergies. Allergic reactions can range from aggravating to fatal, if not treated promptly.

Are you and your thyroid gland on good terms? It plays a huge role when it comes to producing hormones that are vital to your overall health. In this blog, learn more about various types of thyroid disorders, what some of the more obvious symptoms look like, how to get your thyroid levels checked, and simple tips for keeping the gland happy.

People sometimes think it's relatively easy to get pregnant, but in reality, it can take many attempts. Additionally, it's not uncommon to experience fertility problems that make it more challenging to conceive.

If you're trying to get pregnant, you might be wondering, "How long is this going to take?!" In this blog, we'll talk about the factors that can influence the length of time it takes to conceive, how long getting pregnant takes for most couples, and what you can do to improve your fertility and (hopefully) get pregnant quickly, if that is your goal!

You likely know someone with cardiovascular disease (CVD), and there's a reason why: It's the leading cause of death globally among men, women, and most races and ethnicities, and it has been for 100 years. In this blog, we're more closely examining the numbers behind cardiovascular diseases — deaths, associated costs, and more.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) can start in either the colon or the rectum. This is why it might also be called colon cancer or rectal cancer. Commonly, healthcare workers combine the two because they share many characteristics.

You've probably heard of type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes — characterized by problems with blood sugar — but did you know that there are others? Yes, diabetes mellitus can come in many forms. In this blog, we talk about the various types of diabetes, what they look like, who might be at an increased risk of developing diabetes, and more.

Celiac disease (also known as celiac sprue) is an autoimmune disorder. It happens when an individual ingests gluten — a protein found in certain grains — and experiences damage to the small intestine. In this blog, we're exploring how many individuals in the United States have celiac disease, some of the more prominent celiac disease symptoms, the risk factors, and more.

Diabetes mellitus, more commonly called diabetes, is a chronic condition that impacts how your body turns food into energy. Blood glucose levels become too high as it is not used up properly, as a result of the body not producing enough insulin (or any insulin).

Every year, more than a million sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are acquired around the world. Startlingly, many of these people are asymptomatic, meaning they display no symptoms, making the spread of these diseases easier. 

At any given time, millions of people in the United States are dealing with a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Syphilis is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases. Approximately how many people get syphilis each year in the United States? Are certain groups of individuals disproportionately impacted? This blog will explore these questions and more.

Sometimes, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) don't show any signs. However, very often, symptoms occur in the infected person. In this blog, we're talking about the most common STD symptoms individuals should be aware of and on the lookout for.

As many as one in five people in the United States have a sexually transmitted disease, with over 60 million infections a year costing billions of dollars in medical care. While some STDs will go away with the proper treatment, others are lifelong. In this blog, we’ll discuss how long STDs last and what treatment might look like.

We've talked before about whether or not you need to fast before a thyroid test. What about allergy testing? Can you consume your normal foods and beverages, or could certain things impact your allergy test results?

So, you have a thyroid test coming up. Do you need to fast for it? Let's talk about how different types of thyroid tests work, the purpose of fasting before a blood test, and what your thyroid hormone levels might indicate.

When we think of seasonal allergies, we typically imagine the itchy eyes and runny nose that come with the springtime, often caused by western ragweed pollen. (Learn more about western ragweed in our blog post.) However, winter allergies are real!