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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.

Insights Aug 23, 2022 8 min

Free Antibody Testing Locations in NYC

Antibody tests are used to detect past infection with COVID-19. You can get a test at your doctor, urgent care, or a listed NYC Health+Hospital location.

By Jacqueline Slobin

Public Health Sep 15, 2021 8 min

Free Health Clinics in NYC

The cost for services at community health clinics depends on your income, your location, services provided, and your insurance coverage. These clinics in NYC are the most affordable

By Alyssa Corso

Healthcare Cost Feb 25, 2025 8 min

Emergency Room Visit Cost With And Without Insurance (2025 Update)

An ER visit can range from few hundres (in the rarest minimal-severity cases) to $20,000+ for major procedures. Nationwide averages hover around $2,700–$3,000 without insurance, and typically $400–$650 out-of-pocket if you have decent coverage (and have met some of your deductible).

By Brianne Smith, DNP, PhD

Tips Feb 17, 2022 7 min

How Often Should You Get Blood Work?

Your doctor will likely recommend you to get bloodwork done once per year, during the time of your yearly physical. However, there are many reasons someone should get bloodwork more often.

By Spencer Lee

Wellness Sep 17, 2021 4 min

What’s the Difference Between Ibuprofen & Acetaminophen?

Acetaminphen and ibuprofen are more commonly referred to as Tylenol and Advil. These are their brand most popular brand names.

By Alyssa Corso

Prescriptions Jan 1, 2024 4 min

What's the Least Expensive Cholesterol Medication in 2024?

Statins are used to treat high cholesterol and cost about $139.29 for generic and $360.43 for brand name medications.

By Jacqueline Slobin

Health Insurance Jan 1, 2024 5 min

Mira Health Reviews 2024 - Benefits, Coverage, Is it Legit? Reddit, Trustpilot, Google

Mira is rated highly on Trustpilot. As of 2023, over 35,000 people have signed up for Mira. Mira is available at 2000 clinics, 1600 labs, and 60000 pharmacies in 45+ states. Mira was featured in Forbes, Axios, CNBC, and was awarded 1 of the 15 best healthcare companies by Accenture Health.

By Mira Research Team

Insights Sep 15, 2021 4 min

What Temperature Is Considered a Fever?

What temperature is considered a fever- while there are many factors that affect your body temperature, 100.9 F is considered a fever in adults.

By Alyssa Corso

Public Health May 11, 2024 11 min

How Much Does HIV Testing Cost Without Insurance?

HIV is a virus that breaks down certain cells in your immune system. The national average cost for an HIV test is $84 and could be as high as $600.

By Alyssa Corso

Public Health Jan 1, 2024 8 min

Insulin Cost With and Without Insurance in 2024

Human insulin ranges in cost between $25-$100 per vial. Insulin analogs mimic the effect of insulin in our bodies but are not chemically identical to human insulin; these drugs are often more expensive, ranging anywhere between $174-$300.

By Spencer Lee

Prescriptions Jan 1, 2024 6 min

How Much Does Viagra Cost Without Insurance in 2024?

Sildenafil is oftentimes known by popular brand names, such as Viagra and Revatio. It's a prescription medication that treats erectile dysfunction (ED) in men. ED is a fairly common condition in a man where the penis will not remain erect or an individual is unable to maintain an erection. The typical cost for Viagra is between $150 and $205.

By Alyssa Corso

Prescriptions Sep 15, 2021 7 min

Is Prozac or Zoloft Better?

Zoloft and Prozac belong to a family of medications called Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs) and work by increasing the amount of serotonin in the brain. Differences between the two medications include the age groups they are approved for and their uses. The cost for sertraline, the generic version of Zoloft, is about $40. And Fluoxetine, the generic version of Prozac, costs about $31.

By Alyssa Corso