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Our in-house team synthesizes scientific research and translates them into easy-to-digest content for you to get educated on the latest health and healthcare information.

What’s the Best Treatment for Common Warts?
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What’s the Best Treatment for Common Warts?

Common warts are caused by excessive skin cell growth due to infection with human papillomavirus (HPV). Most common warts will go away on their own without any treatment in about a year or two, but others may grow nearby. There are lots of treatments for removing common warts, and some can even be done at home. Overall, the best treatment is salicylic acid.

Talor Bianchini
Talor Bianchini23 Aug 2022
How Much Does STD Treatment Cost Without Insurance in 2021?
Sexual Health

How Much Does STD Treatment Cost Without Insurance in 2021?

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) will require treatment costing anywhere from $4 to $9,000 depending on your diagnosis without insurance. There are also initial costs of screening and doctor’s visit fees that may apply.

Alexis Bryan
Alexis Bryan23 Aug 2022
What Is the Best Medicine for an Ear Infection?
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What Is the Best Medicine for an Ear Infection?

The best-recommended pain relievers for individuals with an ear infection to take are Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Motrin (Ibuprofen), the best oral antibiotic is amoxicillin, the best ototopical antibiotic is ofloxacin .3% ear drops, and the best anesthetic ear drops are antipyrine and benzocaine otic (A/B Otic) drops.

Madeline Hlobik
Madeline Hlobik17 Sep 2021
Is Gender Reassignment Surgery Covered by Health Insurance?
Sexual Health

Is Gender Reassignment Surgery Covered by Health Insurance?

The services and procedures to reaffirm one’s gender can be expensive when paying out-of-pocket, and many states do not yet explicitly mandate such coverage. Some private health plans offer coverage of gender reassignment but are dependent on meeting strict criteria.

Ashley Brooks
Ashley Brooks23 Aug 2022
How Much Does Plan B (Morning After Pill) Cost Without Insurance in 2022?
Sexual Health

How Much Does Plan B (Morning After Pill) Cost Without Insurance in 2022?

For brand-name Plan B, you can expect to pay close to $50 but should be taken shortly after unprotected sex to be effective. Other generic forms of Plan B exist at a cheaper cost, and many family clinics and health insurance plans cover the cost of emergency contraception or at discounted rates.

Ashley Brooks
Ashley Brooks23 Aug 2022
What Are the Health Benefits of Using CBD?
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What Are the Health Benefits of Using CBD?

There are many benefits to using CBD, including pain relief, reducing anxiety, and even relieving epilepsy. Although there are many benefits to taking CBD, there are also associated risks and side effects if you are currently taking prescription medications.

Talor Bianchini
Talor Bianchini23 Aug 2022
Descovy vs. Truvada: What's the Difference?
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Descovy vs. Truvada: What's the Difference?

The difference between Descovy and Truvada is that Descovy contains a newer form of tenofovir while Truvada contains the original form of tenofovir. Compared to Descovy, Truvada has been shown to have more adverse effects on kidney function and bone density.

Alexis Bryan
Alexis Bryan23 Aug 2022
How To Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor?
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How To Strengthen Your Pelvic Floor?

Your pelvic floor is the group of muscles found in the floor or base of your pelvis that supports pelvic organs. If this group of muscles is not strong, you may experience issues such as a lack of bladder control, or incontinence. In order to strengthen your pelvic floor, you should consider consulting with a physical therapist and performing daily exercises.

Madeline Hlobik
Madeline Hlobik2 Sep 2021
How Much Does Therapy Cost Without Insurance in 2023?
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How Much Does Therapy Cost Without Insurance in 2023?

On average, a therapy session costs between $60 to $120 for an hour-long session for those who do not have health insurance.

Madeline Hlobik
Madeline Hlobik2 Mar 2023
Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Effective Against the Delta Variant?
COVID-19

Is the COVID-19 Vaccine Effective Against the Delta Variant?

More infectious strains, like the Delta variant, pose a threat to protection from the currently approved COVID-19 vaccines. At this time, vaccines are working. COVID-19 vaccination prevents severe illness, hospitalization, and death from the SARS-CoV-2 virus, but breakthrough cases are expected.

Alexis Bryan
Alexis Bryan23 Aug 2022
How To Find an LGBTQ+ Friendly Doctor
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How To Find an LGBTQ+ Friendly Doctor

To create a safe and welcoming space, physicians must acquire the training and knowledge regarding special considerations for LGBTQ+. Many local and online resources exist to enable members of the LGBTQ+ community to find comprehensive care without fear of adverse consequences.

Ashley Brooks
Ashley Brooks23 Aug 2022
How Much Does Omeprazole Cost Without Insurance in 2021?
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How Much Does Omeprazole Cost Without Insurance in 2021?

Without insurance, omeprazole costs between $8 and $110 without insurance or any discounts.

Ashley Brooks
Ashley Brooks23 Aug 2022