May 22, 2026 | Diabetes, Genetics, Research, Study, Wellness
A study from the University of Massachusetts Amherst suggests that over 55% of new Type 2 diabetes cases could theoretically be prevented through healthier lifestyle behaviors— even among people with a strong genetic predisposition to the condition. Researchers found...
Apr 20, 2026 | Alternative Reimbursement Strategies, Client Report, Compliance, MedBen Access, MedBen Employees, MedBen News, MedBen University, Pharmacy, Regulatory, Spending, Wellness
MedBen had a full house of employers and brokers in attendance at MedBen University’s (MBU) 25th annual Employer Roundtable on April 16 at the C. Arthur Morrow Conference Center in Newark, Ohio. Presented by MedBen’s team of industry experts, this year’s roundtable...
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...
Jan 23, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, Family doctors, MedBen WellLiving, Primary Care, Wellness, Wellness exam, Wellness screenings
According to a new report from OpenAI, nearly 60% of U.S. adults say they have used artificial intelligence tools for health or health care-related purposes in the past three months. While AI can be a helpful source of information, experts caution that it should be...
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...
Dec 26, 2025 | Blood pressure, Hypertension, MedBen WellLiving, Preventive Care, Wellness
Many Americans are living with high blood pressure and don’t even know it. Approximately 41% of U.S. adults with hypertension are unaware they have the condition, despite nearly 120 million adults being affected overall. When high blood pressure goes undetected, it...
