Nearly everyone has a suggestion for treating hiccups, headaches, and nausea. Some are simple and make sense, while others may seem completely ridiculous…
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Fall Reminder: Get Your Flu Shots!
The CDC estimates that about 40,000 people die annually from influenza and its related complications in the US, so getting a flu shot can literally be lifesaving…
Read more >Flu Season Is Back: Here’s What You Need to Know
Your best defense against influenza is a flu shot, but here are some things you might not know about the shot and other lines of defense against the flu…
Read more >Meet MeMD: Lara Wiziecki
Dr. Wiziecki is board certified in Emergency Medicine with over 19 years experience. Learn why she got involved with telemedicine and her tips for flu season…
Read more >Here’s What Can Happen if You Walk 30 Minutes Daily
Walking is one of the most versatile, accessible ways to exercise, and it doesn’t take much to pay off with some surprising health benefits…
Read more >Five Spices You Should be Eating
Ditch unhealthy additions like butter and salt for these healthy exotic spices that will improve the nutritional content of what you’re eating—with a kick!
Read more >Is it a bad idea to let your dog sleep in your bed?
It seems natural to curl up with your furry friend when the day ends, but you should carefully consider if it’s worth it to let Fido sleep in your bed…
Read more >Groundbreaking Telehealth Initiatives for Veterans
A new initiative, Anywhere to Anywhere VA Health Care, would further expand telehealth technology and mobile apps to connect more veterans with providers.
Read more >Don’t Choke on the Smoke
Breathing in smoke from wildfires can be harmful to your health. Here’s how to recognize the signs of exposure, so you know it’s time to seek medical care…
Read more >Meet MeMD: Pavel Conovalciuc
Dr. Pavel Conovalciuc is one of MeMD’s board-certified physicians and has been with us for nearly 5 years! Learn more about his journey to telemedicine…
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