In the United States, chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and auto immune diseases are of growing concern. If these illnesses are not adequately handled, they can have a major impact on quality of life and result in long-term health problems. The typical healthcare system, which features lengthy wait times and little face-to-face contact with medical professionals, is daunting…

The prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in New York City is disturbingly high. In 2019, there were over 131,000 recorded instances of chlamydia, over 34,000 cases of gonorrhea, and over 3,000 cases of syphilis, according to the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. These figures highlight the value of routine STI testing and the critical part…