People often start losing some range of hearing in their fifties or by age sixty, which is the point at which data shows many Americans begin to suffer some hearing loss. Approximately forty-eight million Americans live with hearing loss. It’s critical to have your hearing checked regularly, as undetected hearing loss can lead or contribute to isolation, depression and other health woes.
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Emergency Contraceptives
Emergency contraception has been used by millions of women safely and effectively. Learn more about how the benefits of using these pills outweigh the risks.
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Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States among all people over 10 years old, and rates are on the rise. Understanding the warning signs and risk factors can help prevent suicides.
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President Biden has reopened the ACA insurance marketplace to help Americans get health insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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