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The SingleCare Team ensures that all content on The Checkup, a blog by SingleCare, is medically accurate, evidence-based, and trustworthy. Our team works with a network of experienced freelance health writers and medical clinicians who provide expert review, fact-checking, and prescription guidance. Our pharmacists, physicians, dietitians, and veterinarians guarantee that the articles on our blog are educational and medically accurate.
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Health Education
Understanding blood pressure levels
Understand normal blood pressure readings and what to do if your results are too high or low.
Updated on Jun. 30, 2023
News
Infertility statistics 2024: How many couples are affected by in...
Are rates of infertility increasing? These infertility statistics help explain the epidemiology of infertility.
Updated on Jan. 24, 2024
Company
SingleCare savings are now available at Brookshire’s
If you live in the south, it’s likely that community, food, and…
Nov. 17, 2020
Health Education
How to take Viagra for best results
For best results, Viagra should be taken 30 minutes to four hours before needed. Read more to learn how to take Viagra.
Updated on Jan. 5, 2023
Health Education
Type 1 vs. Type 2 diabetes: What’s the difference?
Type 1 vs. Type 2 diabetes causes | Prevalence | Symptoms |…
Nov. 12, 2020
Drug Info
Learn tretinoin side effects and interactions—and how to avoid...
Tretinoin is a vitamin A derivative (retinoid) topical cream used to treat…
Nov. 10, 2020
Health Education
Psoriasis vs. eczema: Can you treat them the same way?
Psoriasis vs. eczema causes | Prevalence | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatments…
Nov. 9, 2020
Wellness
Does diabetes cause weight loss or gain?
Although weight gain is frequently linked to Type 2 diabetes, weight loss can also be a sign of either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.
Updated on Apr. 18, 2024
Health Education
Medication management for cancer patients and caretakers
Get helpful tips on storage, use, and disposal of cancer medications
Updated on Jan. 11, 2024
Company
SingleCare savings now available at Giant Eagle
If you live near a Giant Eagle, you know all about the…
Nov. 3, 2020
Health Education
Why is my hair falling out? Learn the causes of hair loss
Hair loss, also called alopecia, is a loss of hair from the…
Updated on May 5, 2021