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Medical debt is one of the most common things. For example, 1 in every 3 US adults possesses at least one unpaid healthcare bill. The bills are also one of the largest source of collections debt and outrank the combined amount owed on auto loans, utilities, and credit cards. However, if you need help paying…

Specific plants and herbs may help in promoting weight loss. In addition, they can reduce appetite by making you feel fuller, slowing down the emptying of your stomach, blocking nutrient absorption, and influencing appetite hormones. Many weight loss products in the market work in different ways. It works in different ways, either by increasing the…

Few medicines may be dangerous to stop abruptly. Not only would your medical condition worsen, but you could also have dangerous side effects. With few medications like antidepressants, stopping the cold turkey could be risky the longer you take them. You need to lower a few medications gradually. You can use health care provider’s help…

When you think of OTC medicine, lowering your cholesterol may not be the first thing to come to your mind. Many believe OTC medicine is for simple problems like minor pains, aches, or coughs and colds. But OTC medicines can also be effective in improving cholesterol. Reasons behind high cholesterol High cholesterol may result from…

Statins are prescription medications that lower high levels of ‘bad’ LDL cholesterol. Doctors prescribe them a lot as they are safer with proven results to reduce the odds of stroke and heart attack. However, statins may lead to unwanted symptoms, including muscle pain. Doctors do not understand the right cause of statin-related muscle pain. However,…

There’s nobody out who is better than your own. It is life’s cycle that takes you through it. No matter the height, shape, or size, there are countless reasons you should be proud of it. Few external or internal factors may drive you to try to lower your body weight, thus, wanting to improve your…

You would often need to look into the toilet after the bowel movement and see a tablet or pill only partially digested. People who see this may wonder if a medication is working like it is supposed to or if something is wrong with digestion. However, seeing the undigested medications in your stool doesn’t necessarily…

With the start of flu season, you would’ve already seen a lot of advertisements or signs to get a flu shot. However, knowing what to pick with several flu vaccine options may be confusing. Does it make a difference about which one you should get? You are not alone if you feel confused or overwhelmed…

If you have diabetes or prediabetes or are at risk of developing either, your healthcare provider may have mentioned your hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C or A1C) levels. You may have learned that your A1C needs to be lower. If you are still trying to figure out what an A1C is and how you can lower it,…

Respiratory Syncytial virus, or RSV, is usually active during winter. It is best known to cause a serious lower respiratory tract infection – bronchiolitis in babies and young children. However, even though adults are not seriously affected by RSV. They can come down with the virus and may become sick. If you are exposed to…