Jun 17, 2026 | Cancer, Colon Cancer, Family doctors, Family health history, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Wellness
Knowing your family’s health history — and making sure your primary care physician knows it too — can make a real difference in catching serious conditions early. KFF Health News recently shared the story of a 33-year-old woman who discovered only after being...
Apr 30, 2026 | Blood pressure, Breast cancer, Cancer, Cervical Cancer, Cholesterol, Chronic conditions, Emergency Room (ER), Hospitals, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Research, Study
Total health care expenditures for adults who have consistent access to a primary care provider (PCP) were nearly 54% lower than those without one, according to a recent analysis. Regular PCP access is strongly associated with higher rates of recommended preventive...
Apr 3, 2026 | Cataracts, Diabetes, Eye care, Glaucoma, Preventive Care, Vision, Vision impairment
Vision loss is quietly becoming one of the most significant — yet preventable — health challenges. Today, an estimated 93 million American adults are at high risk for serious vision loss, and roughly 7 million Americans already live with vision impairment and...
Mar 6, 2026 | American Heart Association (AHA), Heart, Heart disease, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Primary Care, Wellness, Wellness exam, Wellness screenings
Heart disease risk among women is rising — and younger women are no longer considered low risk. A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association warns that women ages 20–44 and women of color face disproportionate risk, and by 2050, 6 in 10 U.S. women...
Feb 6, 2026 | Cancer, MedBen WellLiving, News, Preventive Care
The fight against cancer has reached a major turning point. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), seven in 10 people diagnosed with cancer in the U.S. now survive at least five years — a milestone that reflects decades of progress in prevention, detection,...
Jan 9, 2026 | Flu Shots, Influenza, News, Preventive Care, Vaccinations, Wellness
Earlier this fall, we shared a reminder about the importance of annual flu vaccination and early-season planning. That guidance still holds – but this year’s flu season has raised the stakes. According to the CDC, flu activity has reached its highest level in...
