Kale is a superfood. The health benefits of kale. Kale: the world’s healthiest food. Kale, kale, kale.  And not only that, we’ve also all been guilty of forgetting that bag of spinach in the back of the fridge. Poor spinach. Well, now it’s time to bring back one your parents’ favorite childhood phrases, “Eat your spinach.” Because […]

Some people can drink a gallon of soda and maintain a perfectly flat stomach. My digestive system, on the other hand, is extremely sensitive, and almost anything I eat or drink can cause some uncomfortable bloating. So is it even possible to prevent bloating after eating or drinking? If you’re among the 10% to 30% of the […]

It’s that time of year. Everyone has a sore throat. Sore throats are commonly triggered by the fluctuations in temperature brought by the winter season, but sore throats are also a common symptom experienced due to a variety of conditions. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine: “Your throat is a tube that carries food […]

When something goes wrong with your medical care or the outcome of a procedure is not the one that was expected, some people investigate how to sue a doctor to recover compensation for their injuries and damages. However, not every treatment error is a good candidate for a medical malpractice case. A 2016 report published […]

Well, it just keeps happening. Another painkiller drug price has seen an unbelievable increase. This time, it’s an arthritis painkiller and the increase is around 2,000 percent over the course of five years. What changed? The drug’s rights were acquired by a new company. That’s about it, as far as we know. The Irish drug […]

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disease that affects over 5.5 million Americans over the age of 65. Alzheimer’s is more than just a tragic disease, however. It is also an international pandemic that is expected to see an increase in cases, from 47 million worldwide to over 135 million, by 2050. The cost of […]

Have general medical questions you need answered now? Dial 866-SU-FAMILIA The HHS has a Spanish-language health helpline for Hispanics called “Su Familia.” The toll-free helpline, 866-SU-FAMILIA, was developed and is operated by the National Alliance for Hispanic Health. It is designed to provide Hispanic families with basic health information that helps prevent and manage chronic […]

No – you can’t get warts from kissing toads, but you can get rid of them by using natural treatments. Warts are small, fleshy, benign bumps on the skin that are caused by different strains of the human papillomavirus, or HPV, according to the U.S. Library of Medicine (NIH). Turns out warts are a very […]

Insurance companies modify their drug formulary every year, around this time. Express Scripts, who is responsible for 83 million insurance plan members’ drug coverage, got the ball rolling by announcing their drug formulary exclusions for 2018. View Formulary Exclusions List Here Why do I need to know if my formulary has changed? It’s important to […]

Have you ever wondered how long it takes to feel the effects of vitamins or supplements you swallow? Is it worth taking a ton of Vitamin C when you ‘feel a cold coming on’? It turns out, the length of time it takes for your body to absorb vitamins & minerals and really feel the […]

If you suffer from incontinence, you know the stress and embarrassment that it can cause. You could just be asking yourself, “Why am I peeing so much?” If you’ve been suffering from increased occurrences or if you’ve been heading to the bathroom more often than usual, it might not be all that water you’ve been […]

It’s no secret – medications have side effects. Some can be dealt with and go away as your system gets used to the treatment. Others though, they are less desirable and can negatively affect your social life. Yeah, we’re talking about bad breath that is caused by medications. You brush your teeth and find yourself […]

Finding the cheapest pharmacy to fill prescriptions can seem like a daunting task. With having to call or drive around town, request prices and deal with crunching all the numbers, you can feel like searching prices is a full-time job. But wait, there is a simpler way that you may not be aware of! By […]

It’s been over 100 days since Hurricane Maria made landfall, but Puerto Rican prescription drug manufacturers are still experiencing drug shortages. The saline shortage and amino acid shortage, though improving, is still a great work in progress. The US Food and Drug Administration is working tirelessly to assist in improving the productivity of drug manufacturers in […]

The world of prescription medications can be hard to navigate, but it’s so important that you know what you are putting into you body and how those drugs will affect you. And it’s not as simple as picking up a prescribed medication and  BAM your cured— you have options regarding the medicine you take. Many […]