How to Get the Best Prices on Your Prescriptions
Medicines can be notoriously and prohibitively expensive in the US. Lack of price regulation, exclusivity and general capitalist forces contribute to this, but there are […]
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Medicines can be notoriously and prohibitively expensive in the US. Lack of price regulation, exclusivity and general capitalist forces contribute to this, but there are […]
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There are many apps and websites available these days that can help you write prescriptions and even get prescriptions for things like birth control or […]
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Sunburns can be serious, but in most cases we know how to treat them at home : use cool compresses, take some aloe gel and […]
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When I found out about the existence of Zyrtec facial wipes, I was surprised and intrigued. I have used Zyrtec tablets in the past to […]
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Uh huh, that’s it. You feel hot and sticky. Your stomach is churning. You have a funny taste in your mouth. You know you’re about […]
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When it comes to our health, we like definitive answers – after all, there’s a lot at stake. We are constant victims of personal bias […]
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As I explored the best free route building tools for cyclists and runners , I couldn’t help but lament the fate of Strava Route Builder […]
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Most people with dyslexia are diagnosed in childhood, but the disorder can go unnoticed and untreated into adulthood, which can lead to a different set […]
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Being a parent of a small child is challenging enough, even without considering the additional challenges that come with a global pandemic. And so far […]
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This is normal and sometimes annoying – when we’re too tired, when our environment is too loud, when we’re stuck in traffic, or when someone […]
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Abortion has always been the subject of major debate in the United States, but it is about to come to a head with a draft […]
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There is a unique American phenomenon that everyone who lives in or visits the states is familiar with: TV commercials are shown full of happy, […]
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Avian flu has returned to the news following an outbreak in the Midwest and Northeast and the subsequent euthanasia or death of more than 21 […]
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If you’ve been following the news lately, you may have heard of the Capitol Hill fox that bit a total of nine people , including […]
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Having survived another long winter, the warm spring weather gave us cause for excitement. But now that allergy season is in full swing, those who […]
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Bruce Willis’ family posted on Instagram that the actor will be retiring due to health issues, including a recently diagnosed aphasia. Aphasia is a disorder […]
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While the internet wisdom about the dangers of using antiperspirants is exaggerated ( you really don’t need to worry if your antiperspirant contains aluminum ), […]
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Last night, Will Smith single-handedly made the Oscars worth seeing again. And by single-handedly, of course, I mean the single open hand he hit comedian […]
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Maybe it has to do with dealing with death as a job, but people who work in medicine can be dark muffs, and it shows […]
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Anyone who has washed with a washcloth knows that its foaming properties are legendary. No other soap carrier can match the loofah’s ability to create […]
Continue reading »The basic principles of oral hygiene are widely accepted and well known. Brush your teeth twice a day, floss daily, avoid sugary foods and drinks, […]
Continue reading »Water flosses like Waterpik have filled the shelves of dental offices and retail stores. While their popularity is undeniable, does Waterpik remove plaque or clean […]
Continue reading »His family and a Florida medical examiner recently determined that comedian Bob Saget’s death in January was the result of an accidental head injury. “They […]
Continue reading »A sore throat isn’t the end of the world, but when you feel scratchy and sore when you swallow, you’re probably looking for relief beyond […]
Continue reading »Back in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when most people still took it seriously, haircuts were one of the first (and most visible) […]
Continue reading »Even the simplest doctor visit has a lot of moving parts: you have to make an appointment, wait for an appointment, and answer the same […]
Continue reading »Nobody likes being in the hospital. Aside from the inevitable connection between hospitals and disease (not to mention death), they have everything we hate: chaotic, […]
Continue reading »Companies love to twist the truth to make it look like their product is better than it really is, and one way they do this […]
Continue reading »After you’ve finally made it through the hot, sticky summer weather when it can feel like you’re constantly sweating, the fresh, cool autumn air feels […]
Continue reading »Many of us have no problem checking the status of our New Year’s resolutions to “walk more” or “sleep better,” all thanks to our trusty […]
Continue reading »Omicron continues to overwhelm hospitals and healthcare workers already exhausted by Delta. At this stage of the pandemic, with the health care system once again […]
Continue reading »If you try Dry January, it’s probably starting to get tough . It may help to think about some of the reasons why it is […]
Continue reading »There are many reasons why someone might decide to cut back on caffeine or stop altogether, and they have nothing to do with decisions. But […]
Continue reading »If you have ever woken up at 3 a.m. (then again at 4:30 and 5:47 a.m.) with anxiety – this is the psychological state after […]
Continue reading »Old joke “There’s an app for that!” has finally come to the healthcare industry as medicine moves into uncharted waters known as digital therapy (DTx) […]
Continue reading »As you may well know by now, the future of Roe v. Wade looks bad . In 1973, the US Supreme Court upheld the constitutional […]
Continue reading »The idea of surgery can be daunting. You are unconscious until someone bumps into you more or less, and you cannot do anything about it […]
Continue reading »My favorite game that I play during the holidays is a game where I compete with myself, testing my limits, forcing myself to see how […]
Continue reading »Let’s suppose that, hypothetically, I know how overwhelming it can be to overcome the paranoia, fear, and altered reality of what is simply called a […]
Continue reading »Like most people (unless you work for a deodorant manufacturer or study dermatology), you’ve probably spent your entire post-pubertal life applying deodorant in the morning, […]
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