Does Your Asthma Prescription Cost Too Much Money?
Asthma is a common condition. Children, men, and women alike deal with it on a daily basis. It’s definitely treatable. But, for several people, the price of asthma medication and treatment is a little too high. Maybe you’re one of those people or know someone else who is tired of the prices of medication. We […]
Need Some Help Paying for Your Tourette Syndrome Medication?
Over 130,000 children in the United States have been diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome (TS). There are many others who haven’t been diagnosed but are most likely living with TS, as well. A lot of the people who have Tourette Syndrome are also dealing with other conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder […]
Helping Patients Pay for Their Overactive Bladder Treatment
If you’ve been diagnosed with Overactive Bladder (OAB), you know the frustrating, embarrassing symptoms of frequent urination, leaks, and urgency to urinate. But, you’re far from alone. And, there are a number of effective treatment options, like Detrol, which can help to reduce symptoms and cause relief for patients diagnosed with this condition. Furthermore, there […]
Why You Shouldn’t Stop Taking Medication without Doctor Orders
Why You Shouldn’t Stop Taking Medication without Doctor Orders Medical treatments are prescribed for a reason. Whether it’s to treat an illness, maintain health, or otherwise, each medication has its own purpose. But, sometimes, patients may think they no longer need their medication or they don’t like how it makes them feel. So, they stop […]
Aiding Women with Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Treatment Costs
The risk of losing bone mass after experiencing menopause increases for women. So, it’s important to take necessary steps to prevent this debilitating condition. Fortunately, for women high at risk or who already are showing symptoms of the disease, there is postmenopausal osteoporosis treatment. But, rising costs of prescription medications may make it challenging to […]
National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
Obesity has been a growing problem in America, and it seems to be affecting children now more than ever before. Childhood obesity is rapidly becoming a nationwide epidemic. If it isn’t addressed early enough, it can cause health issues in adulthood. But, like any issue, we must first acknowledge and better understand childhood obesity before […]
Routine Immunization and National Immunization Awareness Month
With August coming to an end, this year’s National Immunization Awareness Month is nearly at its conclusion. During this time every year, health care professionals and experts everywhere take extra time to educate the masses on the importance of routine immunization and its impact on the U.S population. Sadly, roughly 50,000 people in America die […]
Famous Celebrities with Common Mental Health Problems
Mental health has been gaining more and more attention in recent years. Almost 44 million American adults are diagnosed with at least one mental health disorder every year. This includes the celebrities whose daily lives are capitalized on in magazines and tabloids. In fact, they might even be more prone to common mental health problems […]
What You Should Know About Mental Health Issues in Children
This may come as a surprise to many parents, but nearly 5 million children in the U.S. are diagnosed with one or more mental illness every year— that’s 20% of American children. Most people don’t realize that mental health issues in children are just as likely to develop as for adults. As a result, many […]
How the IUD Works: Information and Advice
For women with active sex lives, one of the most effective forms of birth control on the market is the IUD. Nonetheless, it should be mentioned that the IUD works to prevent pregnancy and that they do not offer protection against STD’s (Sexually Transmitted Diseases). If you have several partners, then you will need to […]