Cheryl Maguire

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Cheryl Maguire holds a Master of Counseling Psychology degree. She is married and is the mother of twins and a daughter. Her writing has been published in The New York Times, Parents Magazine, AARP, Healthline, Your Teen Magazine and many other publications. She is a professional member of ASJA.

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How long can you take benzonatate?

This cough medicine is meant to be a temporary aid while you’re in the process of getting better

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Retinol vs. retinoid

Both vitamin A derivatives, these skincare ingredients have important differences

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Health Education

CMP results, decoded

This blood test can help screen, diagnose, and monitor certain health issues

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Health Education

Allergies vs. sinus infection

If you’re sneezing or congested, there’s lots of things that could be causing your symptoms—here’s how to tell what’s making you miserable

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Does finasteride work for women?

If you’re experiencing hair loss, this Rx can be effective. But there are some risks for women.

A woman holding a pillow represents Seroquel for sleep

Does Seroquel help you sleep?

While it’s sometimes prescribed for insomnia, there are drawbacks

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How allergy shots worked for me

I went from carrying a tissue box everywhere, to no longer having allergies

A woman working out on prednisone

Can I exercise while on prednisone?

It’s mostly safe—and even beneficial. Just be sure to take note of these considerations.

Paxlovid

Paxlovid 101

It’s the first oral treatment for COVID-19, and could be a pandemic game-changer

Updated on Mar. 4, 2022

Xanax and coffee

Is it safe to mix Xanax with coffee?

These two substances can cancel each other out—and even worsen symptoms

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Health Education

How to swallow a pill

Try these tips and tricks to teach kids how to get their much-needed medicine

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