4 benefits of health coaching in employee wellness programs

With chronic health conditions driving health insurance premiums to an all-time high, more employers are turning to corporate-sponsored health and well-being programs to help control costs—and with good reason. Research shows that well-implemented workplace health programs can contribute to significant cost savings on employee absenteeism, healthcare costs, workers’ compensation and disability management claims.1

Testing is self-care: Keeping safe from COVID, colds, the flu and RSV

Back to school. Holiday gatherings. And staying inside to keep warm! The fall brings cooler temperatures but also more exposure to contagious diseases and seasonal allergies. Colds, allergies, the flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are an inevitable part of autumn and winter. However, the sniffles don’t always mean COVID-19. There are tests for just about any of the typical sniffle-causing ailments you may encounter during the colder parts of the year.

COVID-19 Antibody levels: More may be better

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s been a lot of talk about testing. Usually, people are referring to diagnostic testing performed with a nasal swab. However, another type of testing—one that requires a blood test and that you may not know about—has been around nearly the whole time.

Understanding my digestive health: Celiac disease, wheat allergy and non-celiac gluten sensitivity

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder that causes genetically susceptible individuals to react to gluten—a protein found in wheat, barley and rye. Individuals with an allergy to wheat have a different type of immune reaction to wheat proteins. For those with a non-celiac gluten sensitivity, consumption of gluten can cause discomfort and other symptoms, although the causes are not yet clearly identified. Even though the three conditions are quite different, they may be confused because they can all result in some overlapping symptoms after consuming gluten. 

Chronic kidney disease and my journey as a two-time kidney transplant recipient

I’d like to introduce you to Cindy, my kidney transplant. Named after the nurse who tended to me in the hospital, Cindy has been with me since 2007. I tell people that Cindy calls the shots—and I work hard to manage my health, stay connected with my healthcare providers and make sure that she stays happy. It’s not easy, but I’m grateful that I have a functioning kidney, and that’s why I’m sharing my chronic kidney disease (CKD) journey to help both patients and their providers.

How to explain rheumatoid arthritis to those who don’t have it

If you have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), the first thing you should know is that you are not alone. In the U.S., 41 out of 100,000 people—or an estimated 1.3 million Americans—live with this unpredictable and sometimes debilitating condition. 

The earlier the better: Colon cancer screenings

As we get older, our bodies change and become more susceptible to cancers. However, the latest research shows that some types of cancer, such as colorectal cancer, may be impacting more young adults.

Three ways to see a doctor without health insurance

Finding a primary care doctor and routinely visiting them for annual physical checkups and screenings helps increase your chances for a longer, healthier life. If you don’t have health insurance, seeing a primary care provider may feel like an expense you can’t make. However, skipping out on care could end up costing your wallet—and your health—more down the line. Here are three quick tips on how to get affordable care when you don’t have health insurance.

How to choose a primary care doctor: A guide to finding a doctor near you

Regular visits to a primary care doctor for preventative care like wellness screenings and annual physical exams increase your chances for a longer, healthier life. But choosing a primary care doctor isn’t always easy. If you don’t know where to start, we’re sharing a few tips for choosing the right doctor so you can invest (or reinvest) in your everyday health.

Media statement: NHP supply clarification

As we have previously stated, U.S. NHP studies impact less than 2% of Labcorp’s total enterprise revenue. Our non-U.S. sites do not use Cambodian supply. For U.S. NHP studies, the company has increased the number of NHP vendors with multi-year agreements to secure supply, including U.S.-bred NHP supply. We have included an impact of $80-100 million for our Early Development business in our recent 2023 guidance. We are confident about the steps we have taken to secure NHP supply for this year and beyond.