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Archive for 2010
Scientists: No Joke About Extra Blueberry Pie
December 10, 2010
You may recall that just after Thanksgiving, we reported on a new study showing that orange veggies (read: pumpkin pie) are great for you. We ended with a little quip: to get a variety of fruits and vegetables, you better have some blueberry pie, too. Well, science has caught up with our comic stylings - it turns out we were right. Purple fruits may help fight dementia and other diseases.
ZocDoc Insurance 101: Health Savings Accounts
December 9, 2010
We get a lot of questions about health insurance at ZocDoc. It’s one of the cornerstones of our country’s health care system, but understanding it can be a challenge. That’s why we’re pleased to bring you the ZocDoc Insurance 101 series. Today we’ll look at Health Savings Accounts.
Don’t Worry,TechCrunch – ZocDoc Is The Real Deal
December 8, 2010
'ZocDoc: I Hope You're Not Too Good To Be True', begins an article by Sarah Lacy of TechCrunch. And we've got to admit - it sometimes it feels as if we're dreaming, too. Like when one of the biggest tech blogs on the web praises our business model and customer service.
Pardon Me, Where Can I Find THE BEST PLACE TO WORK IN NEW YORK CITY?
December 6, 2010
Why, you must be looking for the ZocDoc headquarters!
ZocDoc Insurance 101 – Waiting Periods Explained
December 3, 2010
We often hear questions about health insurance. It’s one of the cornerstones of our country’s health care system, but understanding it can be a challenge. That’s why we’re pleased to bring you the ZocDoc Insurance 101 series. Today we’ll look at the different types of waiting periods you may encounter.
ZocDoc Is Up For A Mashable Award!
December 2, 2010
And thanks to your votes, we're already finalists! Have you ever wanted to tell the world about us? Now's your chance!
December 1st Is World AIDS Day
December 1, 2010
The last few months have brought news of important advances in the fight against HIV / AIDS, but the disease is still pandemic and growing. Get the facts, and learn what you can do to help.
British Scientists Have Stem Cells On The Brain
November 30, 2010
In what researchers are hailing as a major advance, a British man has undergone a stem cell injection to repair brain damage he sustained in a stroke.
ZocDoc Patient File: Sandra
November 30, 2010
Now and then we publish an interview with one of our many ZocDoc patients. If you’d like to be one of the patients profiled in this interview, just send us an email at patientfile@zocdoc.com.
Thanksgiving Update: Doctors Recommend More Pumpkin Pie
November 29, 2010
Sort of. In the aftermath of a Thanksgiving feast, it's easy to look for a silver lining wherever you can find it. So you'll forgive us for seeing what we want to see in a new study, which makes a strong case for the healthiness of orange foods.