Every year, roughly 1,500 people in the United States are hospitalized with malaria—even though the disease itself is eradicated here. We’re currently hitting an ... Continue Reading
Health Tips
Is it safe to take over-the-counter painkillers with alcohol?
Have you ever taken an over-the-counter painkiller (such as Tylenol or Advil) after a night of drinking in order to avoid or treat an ... Continue Reading
Remembering to take your meds as a new mom
Prescription drug use is common in America, with one in four Americans taking prescription medication, according to a February 2019 KFF Health ... Continue Reading
When to talk to your doctor about a prescription for migraines
Throbbing, pulsing pain. Sensitivity to light and sound. Nausea and vomiting. If you are one of the 38 million Americans ... Continue Reading
How to survive a migraine hangover
You wake up tired, achy, and irritable, with a dull pain in your head and an overall feeling that you’ve been hit by a t ... Continue Reading
Should you take Topamax for your migraines?
As if having frequent migraines isn’t painful enough, figuring out which medication—or combination of medications—is righ ... Continue Reading
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What is a pharmacy discount card?
When you purchase a new vacuum cleaner or laptop, you wouldn’t make a purchase based on the first price you see—you’d shop around and compare prices to get the best possible offer. So why wouldn’t you do that with your prescription medication? The reality is many people don’t know they can. You may know that […]
What is the Medicare ‘donut hole’?
Donuts are great—they’re delicious and tasty treats. The donut hole—which many senior citizens citizens in the U.S. find themselves falling into—is not great. What exactly is the Medicare donut hole? Well, let’s back up and first talk about Medicare. If you’re a legal citizen in the U.S. who pays into the social security system for a […]