If you logged into the health insurance marketplace recently and felt your stomach drop, you are definitely not alone. As of January 2026, the extra federal health insurance subsidies that kept premiums low during the pandemic officially expired. The result? A massive “premium shock.” Average monthly out-of-pocket health insurance bills have spiked by a staggering […]
Author: Shaan Kunwar DO
Win or Lose: The Hormonal Rollercoaster of Watching the World Cup
Every four years, billions of people around the globe tune in to watch the World Cup. For 90 minutes at a time, fans sit on the edge of their seats, gripping their armrests, cheering, and groaning in unison. While it looks like a passive activity from the outside, your body tells a completely different story. […]
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You: The Hidden Danger of Glucosamine
For years, millions of older adults have reached for over-the-counter glucosamine supplements to ease knee and hip stiffness. Because it is widely available without a prescription, it is easy to assume that it carries zero risk. However, a groundbreaking new medical study has turned that assumption upside down, revealing a hidden risk to brain health. […]