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Allergens: A comprehensive guide
17 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
Apr 22
Millennial man applying acne medication to his cheek
Health
What causes acne?
7 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
Sep 11
Female hand reaching towards an inhaler
Health
Asthma attacks: Causes, symptoms and treatment
6 min
By Sanjay “Jay” Patel, DO | Allergy & Immunology
Jul 07

Heart health

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Women giving a high five
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How to lower blood pressure
8 min
By Keyur Mavani, MD, FACC, Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, FACP
Aug 27
Heart monitor pads on a woman's chest
Health
What is a nuclear stress test?
6 min
By Keyur Mavani, MD, Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, FACP
Aug 21
Black female doctor checking a young black woman's heart
Health
What are the causes of heart failure?
6 min
By Keyur Mavani, MD, Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, FACP
Aug 21
Woman holding her chest
Health
What is angina?
6 min
By Keyur Mavani, MD, Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, FACP
Aug 19
Young Asian woman grabbing her chest
Health
What is angina pectoris?
7 min
By Keyur Mavani, MD, Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, FACP
Aug 02
Slicing a lime on a cutting board
Health
What are some foods to lower cholesterol?
7 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
Jun 26
Young black woman checking her watch
Health
What is heart rate and how to measure it
14 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
Dec 15
Hands retrieving a white pill out of a bottle
Health
What are some common heart disease medications?
10 min
By Keyur Mavani, MD, Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, FACP
Aug 16
Heart rate reading on an iPad
Health
What is a sinus arrhythmia?
4 min
By Keyur Mavani, MD, Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, FACP
Aug 11
Person in yellow shirt eating a burger
Health
What are the symptoms and causes of high triglycerides?
7 min
By Keyur Mavani, MD, Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, FACP
Aug 11
Doctor listening to a girl's heart
Health
Heart arrhythmias: Causes and treatments
11 min
By Keyur Mavani, MD, Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, FACP
Aug 02
Test tubes with red and yellow caps
Health
What is lipid panel testing?
5 min
By Keyur Mavani, MD, Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, FACP
Jul 25
Hands holding the chest area
Health
What are the signs and symptoms of common heart diseases?
7 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
Jul 19
Elderly black man clenching his chest
Health
Heart attack: Causes, symptoms, treatments and prevention
11 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
Jul 18
Millennial woman doing yoga
Health
How to lower triglyceride levels
4 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
Jul 18
Young girl hugging her grandma
Health
Overview of arteries and arterial diseases
15 min
By Amy Magill, MA, RD, LDN
Jul 18
Woman riding an elliptical and smiling
Health
Heart disease: Causes, symptoms and treatment
15 min
By Keyur Mavani, MD, Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, FACP
Jun 07
Segmented plain chocolate bar
Health
Is chocolate good for your heart?
3 min
By Anastasia Climan, RDN, CD-N
Feb 02
Older white man grabbing his chest
Health
What are the signs and symptoms of AFib?
2 min
By Grazi Putnam, PharmD
Sep 01
Older man in a pool with a swim cap and goggles
Health
How to lower cholesterol
5 min
By Anisa Oparaku Sbat, PharmD, RPh
Mar 16

Diabetes

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Wrinkled white hands
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Managing nerve pain in diabetes
6 min
By Chelsea Grow, Board certified neurologist and headache specialist
Aug 19
Diabetes text highlighted in green
Health
What is diabetes?
5 min
By Michelle Katz, MS, RD, Certified diabetes care and education specialist
Aug 16
Man monitoring blood pressure
Health
Blood pressure in diabetes: What’s the connection?
6 min
By Keyur Mavani, MD, Fellow of the American College of Cardiology, FACP
Aug 02
Person holding insulin pen with purple cap
Health
Diabetes and insulin: What’s the connection?
5 min
By Andy Stergachis, PhD, BPharm
Jun 11
Man in his 70s with beard and glasses
Health
Keep your vision strong, even with diabetes
7 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
Jun 11
Man holding a bottle of beer
Health
Alcohol and diabetes: What you need to know
5 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
Jun 10
Woman with blue nail polish pricking finger
Health
What are the causes of diabetes type 2?
7 min
By Rebeca Thomas, RN, BSN, CPHQ
Jun 10
Diabetes monitor test strips and medication
Health
Diabetes medicine: Insulin, oral and injectables
8 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
May 21
Man monitoring his blood sugar
Health
What are the different tests for diabetes?
11 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
May 21
Woman reading medication information
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Managing diabetes medication side effects
7 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
May 21
Person rubbing foot
Health
What are some common diabetic foot problems?
7 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
May 20
Man putting on a black sock
Health
What are diabetic socks?
7 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
Apr 22
Man pricking his finger
Health
How to test your blood glucose (sugar)
8 min
By Nora Saul, MS, RD, CDE; Updated by: Jen Matz, MPH
Nov 06
Person pricking finger to monitor blood sugar
Health
Hyperglycemia or high blood sugar basics
7 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
Nov 06
White numbers and shadows
Health
Have diabetes? Know your numbers
8 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
Nov 06
Blood sugar monitor
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Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) in diabetes
9 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
Oct 25
Girl kissing pregnant mom's belly
Health
Gestational diabetes: Causes, risk factors & treatments
9 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
Oct 25
What are some common diabetic skin conditions
Health
What are some common diabetic skin conditions?
8 min
By Dr. Anna H. Chacon, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
Oct 19
Person holding glucose monitor
Health
What is prediabetes?
7 min
By Michelle Katz, MS, RD, certified diabetes care and education specialist
May 10
Fruit water and glucose monitor
Health
Keep blood sugar under control
11 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
Apr 13
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Young Asian woman blowing her nose
Health
Do you have allergies or a cold?
7 min
By Sanjay “Jay” Patel, DO | Allergy & Immunology
Nov 26
Millennial woman touching her throat in pain
Health
Can allergies cause a sore throat?
4 min
By Sanjay “Jay” Patel, DO | Allergy & Immunology
Aug 27
Black man coughing into his hand
Health
Coughing from allergies: What you need to know
6 min
By Sanjay “Jay” Patel, DO | Allergy & Immunology
Aug 21
Cause of winter allergy
Health
What causes winter allergies?
4 min
By Sanjay “Jay” Patel, DO | Allergy & Immunology
Aug 21
Little girl playing in the dirt
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How to avoid common fall allergies
4 min
By Sanjay “Jay” Patel, DO | Allergy & Immunology
Aug 19
Rubber duck on a moldy bath tub
Health
Mold allergy: symptoms, causes and treatments
7 min
By Sanjay “Jay” Patel, DO | Allergy & Immunology
Aug 19
Young man holding his head in pain
Health
Can allergies cause headaches?
6 min
By Sanjay “Jay” Patel, DO | Allergy & Immunology
Aug 16
Middle aged woman in a hijab blowing her nose
Health
What is the difference between coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms and seasonal allergies?
6 min
Clinically reviewed and updated by Nora Laberee, MPH
Jun 11
Millennial black woman smiling into the sun
Health
Allergens: A comprehensive guide
17 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
Apr 22
Young woman using eye drops
Health
Antihistamines for treating allergy symptoms: How do they work?
4 min
By Amy Magill, MA, RDN
Sep 11
Woman pouring honey out of a dish
Health
Natural remedies for allergies: What works?
4 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
Sep 11
Girl with long hair in the woods
Health
Tree pollen and other pollen allergies
6 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
Sep 11
Mom and child admiring baby bump
Health
What are some allergy medications for pregnancy and children?
9 min
By Laly Havern, PharmD, MS, BCACP
Sep 11
Young woman smiling in her garden
Health
Pollen basics for the allergy sufferer
8 min
By Sanjay “Jay” Patel, DO | Allergy & Immunology
May 22
Happy man and dog laying in the grass
Health
What are some tips for managing pet allergy symptoms?
8 min
By Sanjay “Jay” Patel, DO | Allergy & Immunology
May 22
Two young women lying in the grass holding hands
Health
How can I get relief from grass allergies?
8 min
By Sanjay “Jay” Patel, DO, Allergy & Immunology
May 10
Two people holding peanut butter toast
Health
The 8 most common food allergies
8 min
By Sanjay “Jay” Patel, D.O. | Allergy & Immunology
Apr 14
Applying lotion to hands
Health
What is contact dermatitis?
7 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
Apr 13
Woman vacuuming a mattress
Health
11 tips to keep indoor allergies at bay
7 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
Apr 12
Older woman using a nasal spray
Health
Saline nasal spray: A natural alternative
7 min
Sanjay “Jay” Patel, D.O. | Allergy & Immunology
Mar 16
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Illustration of lungs
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What are the early signs of lung cancer?
5 min
By Dennis Galvon, MD
Nov 26
Sick young man coughing
Health
Bronchitis vs. Pneumonia: What’s the Difference?
6 min
By Dennis Galvon, MD
Nov 25
Illustration of a girl walking through cigarette smoke
Health
Who should be screened for lung cancer?
3 min
By Nancy Kupka, PhD, RN
Sep 17
Man in a red shirt using an inhaler
Health
What are the symptoms and warning signs of an asthma attack?
7 min
By Sanjay “Jay” Patel, DO | Allergy & Immunology
Aug 21
Caregiver checking young black child's forehead temperature
Health
Whooping cough: The common term for pertussis
8 min.
By Alyssia C. Dyett, PharmD
Jan 23
Woman using an inhaler
Health
What are the different types of asthma inhalers?
8 min
Andy Stergachis, PhD, BPharm
Sep 11
Young female doctor looking at xray
Health
How to diagnose pneumonia
5 min
By Sanjay “Jay” Patel, DO, Allergy & Immunology
Aug 30
Older black man smiling in a record store
Health
What are the symptoms of COPD
4 min
Nancy Kupka, PhD, RN
Jul 19
Older woman using a breathing treatment
Health
What are the different stages of COPD?
4 min
Nancy Kupka, PhD, RN
Jul 18
Female hand reaching towards an inhaler
Health
Asthma attacks: Causes, symptoms and treatment
6 min
By Sanjay “Jay” Patel, DO | Allergy & Immunology
Jul 07
Young boy using an inhaler
Health
Asthma in children: Causes, symptoms and treatment
4 min
By Sanjay “Jay” Patel, DO | Allergy & Immunology
Jul 07
Millennial woman with tattoos using an inhaler
Health
Allergy-induced asthma: What you need to know
4 min
By Sanjay “Jay” Patel, DO | Allergy & Immunology
Jul 07
Black woman coughing into her elbow
Health
Coughing in asthma: What you need to know
5 min
By Sanjay “Jay” Patel, DO | Allergy & Immunology
Jul 07
Mom holding her child and administering a breathing treatment
Health
What are the symptoms of asthma?
5 min
By Sanjay “Jay” Patel, DO, Allergy & Immunology
May 10
Young woman laying on the couch
Health
Pneumonia symptoms and treatment
6 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
May 02
Doctor checking TB test site on person's arm
Health
Tuberculosis testing
4 min.
By Jean Cherry, RN, BSN, MBA
Apr 13
Toddler holding breathing mask to their face
Health
Wheezing: Causes, symptoms and treatment
4 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
Apr 13
Older white woman covering her mouth while coughing
Health
Is pneumonia contagious?
6 min.
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
Apr 12
Black baby getting examined by a doctor
Health
RSV: What you need to know
4 min
By Loren M. Blinde, PhD
Oct 20
Woman and two men laughing
Health
Keys to preventing pneumonia
4 min.
By Amy Magill, MA, RDN
Jul 31
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Cough, cold & flu

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Woman receiving shot in her arm
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Medicare: Is the flu shot covered?
5 min
By Tina M. St. John, MD
Sep 11
Nurse administering flu shot
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The flu shot: What you need to know
8 min
By Ashley McClure-Wolfson, PharmD, BCACP, AAHIVP
Sep 06
Female nurse putting test swab in nostril of male patient
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Flu testing and diagnosis: How does it work?
3 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
Aug 23
Young man laying on couch with a blanket
Health
How to recover from a cold
10 min
By Dennis Galvon, MD
May 28
Woman sleeping on couch with medicine on coffee table
Health
Medicine for cold and sinus: What are the options?
4 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
May 21
Man giving medicine to young child
Health
What are nasal decongestants?
3 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
May 21
White woman breastfeeding infant
Health
Cold medications for pregnancy and breastfeeding
6 min
By Jeffrey Henderson, PharmD
May 21
Black woman wiping a laptop screen
Health
6 easy ways to avoid germs this holiday season
3 min
By Andy Stergachis, PhD, BPharm
Dec 15
White man opening a rapid test
Health
Flu vs. COVID-19: What you need to know
5 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
Dec 15
Pregnant woman holding her belly
Health
Flu and pregnancy: Symptoms and prevention
3 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
Dec 15

COVID-19

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Thumbnail photo of Pharmacist Emily checking a child for Covid-19
6 min
Health
How to test your child for COVID-19 with an at-home test
6 min
Sep 16
Asian woman adjusting face mask on young girl
Health
How do different COVID-19 vaccines work?
6 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
Sep 10
old man blowing nose with a wipe
Health
Reduce your risk of severe COVID-19 with Paxlovid
7 min
By Christina Varvatsis, PharmD, BCPS
May 22
Older Asian woman wearing a mask
Health
Are you immunocompromised?
5 min.
By Nancy Kupka, PhD, RN
Mar 20
Young woman on couch blowing her nose
Health
COVID-19: Relief for short- and long-term symptoms
6 min
By Loren M. Blinde, PhD
May 04
White man pulling covid test out of foil wrapper
Health
Expired COVID-19 test? How to check if it’s still good
2 min
By Christina Varvatsis, PharmD, BCPS
May 04
Gabrielle
1 min
Health
Refuerzo COVID-19 actualizado para personas de alto riesgo
1 min
By Walgreens
Feb 17
Older black woman in mask with band-aid on arm
Health
COVID vaccinations: The omicron variant and vaccines
2 min.
By Walgreens
Dec 13
Older Spanish woman getting a Walgreens bandaid over a covid booster shot
Health
High-risk for COVID-19? Here’s what you need to know
3 min
By Loren M. Blinde, PhD
Dec 05
2 min
Health
Refuerzos actualizados contra el COVID-19: Pregúntale a nuestro farmacéutico
2 min
By Walgreens
Nov 22

Vaccines & immunizations

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Elderly white woman getting a vaccine
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Pneumonia and shingles vaccines
13 min
By Ruben J. Rucoba, MD
Mar 14
A Photo of a man giving a shot to patient - Click for more info
1 min
Health
What to expect at your COVID-19 vaccine appointment at Walgreens
1 min
Jul 15
Vaccine sticker
1 min
Health
What to do after you get the COVID-19 vaccine to minimize side effects
1 min
Sep 24
Woman with a walgreens bandaid on her arm
Health
What are the side effects of the tetanus shot?
4 min
By Andy Stergachis, PhD, BPharm
Oct 10
Young white woman getting a tetanus shot in arm
Health
What is the tetanus shot?
5 min
By Andy Stergachis, PhD, BPharm
Oct 19
Black man getting a shot in his arm
Health
6 simple tips to combat needle anxiety in both children and adults
3 min
By Christina Varvatsis, PharmD, BCPS
Nov 03
White man laying on couch with arm over forehead
Health
Side effects and safety of the Gardasil vaccine
5 min
Andy Stergachis, PhD, BPharm
Jan 30
Young black mother taking her sons temperature
Health
Side effects of the measles vaccine
4 min
By Andy Stergachis, PhD, BPharm
Apr 12
Black toddler receiving a vaccine
Health
When to get the measles vaccine
4 min
By Andy Stergachis, PhD, BPharm
Apr 13
Pharmacist applies a bandage after a vaccination.
Health
Hepatitis B vaccination can help you stay protected
7 min
By Christina Varvatsis, PharmD, BCPS
May 18
La farmacéutica aplica un vendaje después de una vacunación.
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La vacuna contra la hepatitis B puede ayudarte a mantener tu protección
9 min
Por Christina Varvatsis, PharmD, BCPS
Jun 06
A middle aged person using tissue paper for his stuffy nose.
Health
Is it RSV, COVID-19, the flu or a common cold? How to prevent and treat
6 min
By Christina Varvatsis, PharmD, BCPS
Feb 06
Several young children running through a school hallway
Health
Back-to-school vaccines: An easy guide for parents
6 min
By Walgreens
Jul 31
An elder woman getting vaccinated
Health
RSV vaccine: How older adults can stay protected
6 min
By Christina Varvatsis, PharmD, BCPS
Aug 27
Black woman with a band-aid on her arm
Health
What are the recommended vaccines for adults?
4 min
By Sonali Kshatriya, PharmD
Sep 04
Black man receiving a shot
Health
Pneumonia vaccine: What you need to know
5 min
By Katherine Vu, PharmD
Sep 09
Asian dad and his infant son smiling and laughing
Health
Whooping cough vaccine
5 min
Jean Cherry, RN, MBA
Sep 13
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Young boy with sores on his face and shoulders
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How do you get impetigo?
3 min
By Anna H. Chacon, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
Nov 05
Young Asian boy with sores around his mouth
Health
How long does impetigo last?
2 min
By Anna H. Chacon, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
Nov 05
Doctor examining young boy with sores on mouth and chin
Health
Is impetigo contagious
1 min
By Anna H. Chacon, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
Nov 05
Cheerful physician giving a patient news
Health
What are the options for hemorrhoid surgery?
5 min
By Ekaterina Brodski-Quigley, MD
Oct 21
Black woman running a bath
Health
Hemorrhoid remedies: What are the options?
9 min
By Yoo Jung Kim, MD
Sep 25
Woman in silk pajamas
Health
Internal vs. external hemorrhoids: How do they differ?
5 min
By Robert A. Fried, MD
Sep 25
Massaging a little kids foot
Health
Foot rash: What are the common causes?
5 min
By Anna H. Chacon, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
Sep 24
Portrait of a sad middle aged man in the mirror
Health
Hemorrhoid flare-up: Symptoms, treatment and prevention
7 min
By Ekaterina Brodski-Quigley, MD
Sep 24
Athlete rubbing the bottom of their foot on a track
Health
What is moccasin athlete's foot?
6 min
By Kathleen Coggshall, MD
Sep 20
Calm black woman resting on a cushioned chair
Health
Can hemorrhoids go away?
4 min
By Ekaterina Brodski-Quigley, MD
Sep 20
Person rubbing itchy bare feet
Health
What does athlete’s foot look like?
3 min
By Anna H. Chacon, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
Sep 17
Parent and kids feet on the couch
Health
What are the different types of foot fungus?
4 min
By Anna H. Chacon, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
Sep 16
Feet on an entertainment stand
Health
Curing athlete’s foot: Treatments explained
5 min
By Anna H. Chacon, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
Sep 13
Feet with socks on in a hammock
Health
Is athlete’s foot contagious?
5 min
By Anna H. Chacon, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
Sep 13
Bare feet on a tile shower floor
Health
Tinea pedis: Causes, symptoms and treatment
5 min
By Anna H. Chacon, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
Sep 13
Black man in his 20s covering his mouth
Health
Canker sore vs. cold sore: What’s the difference?
8 min
By Dr. Anna H. Chacon, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
Sep 10
Interracial couple in their 30s sharing a salad
Health
Cold sore FAQs: Your questions answered
11 min
By Ruben J. Rucoba, MD
Sep 10
Millennial woman covering her mouth
Health
What are the different cold sore stages?
7 min
By Anna H. Chacon, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
Sep 10
Woman in her 50s touching her lips in bathroom
Health
Herpes simplex 1: What you should know
6 min
By Ruben J. Rucoba, MD
Sep 10
Woman in her 30s smiling
Health
How long do cold sores last?
6 min
By Anna H. Chacon, MD, Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology
Sep 10
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Female nurse helping an elderly lady brush her hair
Health
What is dementia?
9 min
By Chelsea Grow, Board Certified Neurologist and Headache Specialist
Aug 21
Man in his late 70s in a red shirt
Health
What is Alzheimer’s disease?
7 min.
By Chelsea Grow, Board certified neurologist and headache specialist
Aug 19
Older woman adjusting a hearing aid
Health
Hearing loss: Causes, diagnosis and treatment
7 min
By Dennis Galvon, MD
Aug 02
Black man with his head down
Health
Shingles 101: Your questions answered
10 min
By Sonali G. Kshatriya, PharmD
Jul 30
Older couple working out at home
Health
Osteoporosis: Get the facts about bone loss
8 min.
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
Jan 25
Older woman using eye drops
Health
Senior eye health: Facts about glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration
14 min.
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
Jan 25
Women in their 60s hiking
Health
Mobility tips for seniors and their families
5 min
By Nancy Kupka, PhD, RN
Jan 25
Grandparents knitting with their granddaughter
Health
Urinary incontinence: What you should know
8 min.
By Andy Stergachis, PhD, BPharm
Jun 16
Woman in her 60s exercising
Health
How to prevent osteoporosis
5 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
May 10
Older black woman looking up to the sky
Health
Macular degeneration treatment
5 min
By Andy Stergachis, PhD, BPharm
May 10
Happy older woman smiling with a bandage on her arm
Health
Shingles and the chickenpox vaccine: What you should know
2 min
By Andy Stergachis, PhD, BPharm
May 10
Older couple at the doctors office
Health
What are the side effects of the shingles vaccine?
3 min
By Andy Stergachis, PhD, BPharm
May 10
Pharmacist Gabrielle
Health
What is a preferred network pharmacy?
2 min
By Walgreens
Feb 21
Older couple looking at phone and smiling
Health
Medicare Part D vaccines: Shingles and other no-cost shots
7 min
By Julie Henningfield
Feb 20
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Open hand will pills
Health
Is aspirin an NSAID?
1 min
By Ruben J. Rucoba, MD
Oct 21
Woman in her 60s taking medication
Health
Low-dose aspirin: Uses and benefits
4 min
By Ruben J. Rucoba, MD
Oct 21
Pink pill heart
Health
Is aspirin an anticoagulant?
5 min
By Ruben J. Rucoba, MD
Oct 18
Young white woman wrapped up in a blanket
Health
Aspirin for fever: What you need to know
3 min
By Ruben J. Rucoba, MD
Sep 25
Man opening a pill box
Health
How many aspirin can you take in a day?
1 min
By Kanesha Kirkwood, PharmD, BCPS
Sep 25
Woman grabbing her ankle
Health
Is aspirin an anti-inflammatory?
1 min
By Ruben J. Rucoba, MD
Sep 25
Woman grabbing a foot
Health
What is plantar fasciitis?
8 min
By Dennis Galvon, MD
May 28
Young white woman sitting on a chair holding her temples
Health
Aspirin for headaches: What you need to know
6 min
By Ruben J. Rucoba, MD
Apr 29
White man holding a glass of water and a pill
Health
Acetaminophen vs. aspirin vs. ibuprofen
11 min
By Ruben J. Rucoba, MD
Apr 29
Man grabbing his shoulder
Health
What is tendinitis?
6 min
By Nancy Kupka, PhD, RN
Apr 08
Wrapping up a knee
Health
Leg pain: Causes, treatment and prevention
7 min
By Jean Cherry, RN, MBA
Mar 12
Young black woman holding her head
Health
Migraines: Causes, symptoms and treatments
7 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
Dec 18
Young black woman doing yoga
Health
Yoga and acupuncture: Helpful for sciatic nerve pain?
3 min
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
Dec 18
Causes of migraines
Health
Are migraines hereditary?
6 min
By Dr. Chelsea Grow, board-certified neurologist and headache specialist
Mar 29
importance of acupressure
Health
Migraine pressure points: Does acupressure work?
4 min
By Dr. Chelsea Grow, board-certified neurologist and headache specialist
Mar 29
White man in bed holding his head
Health
Migraine medication and tips for migraine relief
11 min
By Dr. Chelsea Grow, board-certified neurologist and headache specialist
Jan 30
Close up of black woman holding her temples in pain
Health
Migraine symptoms: What to watch out for
4 min
By Robert A. Fried, MD
Jan 30
Woman with curly hair sitting at desk with headache
Health
What are some common migraine triggers?
5 min
By Robert A. Fried, MD
Jan 30
Young white man laying on couch with arm over head
Health
What are the different migraine types?
4 min
By Yoo Jung Kim, MD
Jan 30
Young black woman on couch with headache
Health
What is the aura of a migraine?
5 min
By Dr. Chelsea Grow, board-certified neurologist and headache specialist
Jan 30
How to test your blood glucose (sugar)
By Nora Saul, MS, RD, CDE; Updated by: Jen Matz, MPH
Nov 06
Pollen basics for the allergy sufferer
By Sanjay “Jay” Patel, DO | Allergy & Immunology
May 22
How to lower triglyceride levels
By Jenilee Matz, MPH
Jul 18
What are the symptoms of COPD
Nancy Kupka, PhD, RN
Jul 19

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