Kristen Kendrick

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5 Medical Appointments You Should Stop Putting Off

If you’ve been delaying routine medical care in the past year, now’s the time to catch up, doctors say. The consequences of missing some key screenings and health checkups can be lethal.

Allergies, Colds, Flu And COVID-19: How To Best Prep For Fall’s ‘Sick Season’

Coughs, sore throats and runny noses are common in fall and winter, and they rarely signal dire disease. But with COVID-19 a threat this year, and flu an annual hazard, here’s what you need to know.

As Telemedicine Replaces The Physical Exam, What Are Doctors Missing?

Certain diagnoses are harder to catch without an in-person connection. And beyond that, a doctor reflects on the loss of a ritual that can provide “real comfort and meaning” to physician and patient.