# Health Tips

Healthcare articles tagged Health Tips.

**Why Is Vitamin D Important?**  
Signs of low vitamin D can be as subtle as fatigue, frequent illness, or back pain. Vitamin D is essential because of its wide range of benefits to our overall health. We spoke with two experts to learn more about the importance of vitamin D.  
By Alexis Bryan  
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**When Should I Visit the Doctor?**  
If you feel sick or notice something unusual with your health, you may be wondering if you should go to the doctor.  
By Talor Bianchini  
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**How Much Fiber Should I Eat Per Day?**  
Typically, women should eat between 21 and 25 grams of fiber per day, whereas men should eat between 30 and 38 grams of fiber per day.  
By Madeline Hlobik  
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**5 Best Online Therapy Services 2024**  
The best online therapy services include TalkSpace, Wellnite, Monument, Circles, and Pride Counseling; depending on what services you are looking to focus on.  
By Ashley Brooks  
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**Should I Go to Urgent Care for IBS?**  
In more mild cases, an urgent care visit may be suitable for your IBS. If you feel as though you are experiencing a medical emergency, make sure to call 911.  
By Talor Bianchini  
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**How Much Does a Broken Bone Cost Without Insurance? A Comprehensive Guide**  
Six direct urgent-care visit-plus-X-ray prices collected July 10, 2026 averaged $226.17 (median $230; range $155-$295); closed-reduction and surgical package prices remain separately labeled provider examples.  
By Alexis Bryan  
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**8 Ways to Prevent Kidney Stones**  
Staying hydrated, reducing sodium and calcium intake, and a few other lifestyle changes can reduce the likelihood of developing kidney stones. Read more.  
By Ashley Brooks  
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**How Much Water Should You Drink per Day?**  
On average, women need 11.5 cups (2.7 liters) of water each day, and men need 15.5 cups (3.7 liters) each day.  
By Madeline Hlobik  
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**5 Best Melatonin Brands for Sleep in 2024**  
Melatonin is a hormone that is naturally found in the body that regulates sleep cycles. People who have low levels of melatonin may have a difficult time falling and staying asleep at night. Melatonin supplements are used for people who have trouble sleeping or conditions like insomnia. We found that the best overall melatonin supplement is Nature Made Melatonin.  
By Talor Bianchini  
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**Is Health Insurance Mandatory for College Students?**  
Most colleges in the United States require their students to have health insurance. If the plan you have does not meet your university’s eligibility requirements, you will have to pay for the plan that the school provides.  
By Talor Bianchini  
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**What’s the Best Treatment for Common Warts?**  
Common warts are caused by excessive skin cell growth due to infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). Most common warts will go away on their own without any treatment in about a year or two, but others may grow nearby. There are lots of treatments for removing common warts, and some can even be done at home. Overall, the best treatment is salicylic acid.  
By Talor Bianchini  
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**Best OTC Drugs and Antibiotic For Ear Infections**  
The best-recommended pain relievers for individuals with an ear infection to take are Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Motrin (Ibuprofen), the best oral antibiotic is amoxicillin, the best ototopical antibiotic is ofloxacin .3% ear drops, and the best anesthetic ear drops are antipyrine and benzocaine otic (A/B Otic) drops.  
By Madeline Hlobik  
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