Lindsay Modglin

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Lindsay Modglin is a nurse with a clinical background in optometry and cardiology. Her writing focuses on brain health, cancer, CBD and cannabis, nutrition, diabetes, substance abuse, and medication education. When she’s not writing, you can find her enjoying the outdoors, traveling, or spending time with her husband and three children.

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Medicare card with stethoscope and notepad: What is Medicare?

What is Medicare?

Medicare is federal health insurance for people aged 65+ or younger people with certain disabilities

Updated on Mar. 20, 2024

Map of America with charts and graphs: Epilepsy Statistics

Epilepsy statistics 2024

One in 26 people will develop epilepsy, as it's the fourth most common neurological disorder in the world. Get updated epilepsy stats here.

Updated on Jan. 24, 2024

Medicare card and insulin vial with syringe: Medicare insulin coverage

How to afford insulin on Medicare

Does Medicare pay for insulin? Find out which Medicare plan you need to get the most affordable insulin.

Updated on Apr. 4, 2024

Map of America with charts and graphs: Smoking Statistics

Smoking statistics 2024

The smoke rate is down, but it's still the leading preventable cause of death in the U.S., resulting in 1,300 deaths every day. Get updated tobacco facts, U.S. smoking stats, and smoking cessation statistics here.

Updated on Jan. 24, 2024

Three prescription pill bottles with a question mark: What are the side effects of sucralfate?

Sucralfate side effects and how to avoid them

Constipation is the most common sucralfate side effect, but there are some contraindications you should be aware of

Spilled prescription bottle of pills: Common vs. serious singulair side effects

Singulair side effects and how to avoid them

Singulair side effects include flu-like symptoms, stomach upset, and increased risk of infection

Laptop showing telehealth appointment with doctor via video conferencing: What's the difference between telehealth vs telemedicine?

Health Education

Telehealth vs. telemedicine

Telehealth and telemedicine are often used interchangeably, but they're actually different terms

Three prescription bottles with question marks on labels: How to avoid cefdinir side effects

Cefdinir side effects and how to avoid them

Diarrhea, yeast infection, and headache are common cefdinir side effects, but this antibiotic can also cause a rash and C.Diff

Throat comparing tonsillitis vs. strep throat

Health Education

Tonsillitis vs. strep: Compare causes, symptoms, treatments ...

Compare the similarities and differences between tonsillitis and strep throat.

Prescription pad with pill bottle: Common Metronidazole side effects

Metronidazole side effects and how to avoid them

Metronidazole is an antibiotic used to stop the growth of some bacterial and parasitic infections. Metronidazole is sold under the brand names Flagyl and Flagyl ER.

Eye drops with question mark: Pink Eye vs Allergies

Health Education

Pink eye vs. allergies

Both cause red, watery, and itchy eyes but there are different causes and treatments for pink eye vs. allergies

Updated on Mar. 3, 2022

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