Health & Wellness

Reading Time: 5 minutes How to tell your partner you have an STI Time saver 5 min read So you’ve been diagnosed with an STI, but now what? A positive test result for an STI, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, or trichomoniasis, carries a lot of weight with it — it can feel embarrassing, shameful, scary, and isolating — and…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Fast, affordable women’s healthcare options — 100% online Time saver 3 min read As a woman, taking care of your health is a priority at every stage of life, from your teenage years to becoming an adult and possibly a mom, and beyond. But taking time out of your busy day to see a gynecologist…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Home remedies won’t clear up a yeast infection, but here’s what does Time saver 3 min read You may have heard that vaginal yeast infections are very common in women. In fact, three out of four will get at least one vaginal yeast infection in their lifetimes. When a yeast infection occurs, the most important…

Reading Time: 4 minutes How do I know if I have eczema or psoriasis? How to identify and treat these common skin conditions Time saver 4 min read It’s frustrating when you have a nagging itch that just won’t go away. Maybe the skin in the area is dry, red and raised to the touch. Or it stings and…

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Reading Time: 4 minutes Should you be tested for COVID-19? Coronavirus Testing Options and Guidelines Time saver 4 min read *These guidelines apply primarily to residents of Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you live elsewhere, we recommend contacting your local healthcare provider or state health department website for testing guidelines and locations near you. Many states, including Minnesota, now…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Why am I breaking out? Acne causes & treatments Time saver 4 min read When most people think of acne, they think of their teen years and puberty, when pimples can appear almost constantly. But if you’re experiencing acne breakouts past your teen years, you’re probably wondering why. When stubborn acne lasts into adulthood, it’s…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Bladder infection vs. UTI: What’s the difference? Time saver 4 min read You keep running to the bathroom to pee—or setting up shop closer to the bathroom—only to produce a few drops. On top of that dissatisfying trickle, it feels like you have killer cramps and burns when you go. You guessed it – you…

Reading Time: 4 minutes The common cold: Causes, symptoms and how to protect yourself Time saver 4 min read Sore throat, stuffy nose, hacking cough — yep, it’s that time of year again. It’s cold season. For most of us, the common cold is an annual occurrence. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),…

Reading Time: 3 minutes Cold Sore Remedies: What You Need To Know Time saver 3 min read Whether you call them fever blisters or cold sores, they are a nuisance. First that telltale tingle, then the itchy and burning blister—not to mention the slight embarrassment and misconceptions about it! But not to worry. There are quick, painless treatment options…