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How to Boost My Immune System - Updated 2024

Your immune system protects your body against infection and disease, fighting everything from flu viruses to cancer. Maintaining a strong immune system is critical for overall health and well-being. This article will walk you through five strategies to boost your immune system at home: get plenty of sleep, eat a healthy diet , manage stress, exercise regularly, avoid smoking and drinking alcohol.

Jasiah Hasan1 Jan 2024

Public Health

What is the Best Mouthwash for Cavity Prevention?

With many mouthwash options available, choosing the best mouthwash to prevent cavities may be challenging. The best mouthwashes – for example, ACT (fluoride), Crest (CPC), and Biotene (glycerin) Mouthwashes – protect teeth from decay and cavities and often contain vital ingredients to prevent deterioration.

Blanche Palasi19 May 2023

Healthcare Cost

How Much Does Zanaflex (Tizanidine) Cost Without Insurance?

Tizanidine is the generic form of Zanaflex, a muscle relaxant drug relieves muscle spasms for disorders like multiple sclerosis (MS), stroke, and brain or spinal injury. The medication costs approximately $20.61 for 30 4mg tizanidine tablets and $47.04 for 90 4mg tablets. The price depends on the dosage form, pharmacy location, and brand name.

Jasiah Hasan19 May 2023

Healthcare Cost

How Much Does Strattera (Atomoxetine) Cost Without Insurance?

Atomoxetine is the generic version of Strattera, a common oral medication used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, teenagers, and adults. Without insurance, a standard 30-day supply of Atomoxetine can cost $120.30 on average. While Atomoxetine’s brand-name counterpart, Strattera, is also available, the price without insurance is 16 times more expensive than the generic prescription.

Alexandra Thompson16 May 2023

Wellness

Free and Sliding-Scale Dental Clinics in New York City if You Don't Have Insurance

Sliding-scale dental clinics in New York City includes Access Community Health Center on Maiden Lane, Charles B. Wang Community Health Center in Queens and Manhattan, and the Family Health Center of Harlem. The NYC COllege of Technology (NYCCT) Dental Hygiene and NYU College of Dentistry are dental schools that take patients.

Blanche Palasi10 May 2023

Wellness

How Does Magnesium Compare to Melatonin as a Sleep Aid?

Magnesium supplements offer numerous health benefits, including blood sugar management, migraine relief, and muscle recovery. When comparing magnesium to melatonin for sleep improvement, consider your specific goals: magnesium may be better for those with stress, anxiety, or muscle tension-related insomnia, while melatonin is more suited to individuals with circadian rhythm disruption or hormonal imbalances.

Alexandra Thompson11 May 2023

Prescriptions

How Much Does Carbamazepine Cost Without Insurance?

On average, the generic version of this medication can cost around $84.46 for 60, 200 MG tablets. However, the cost of this medication can vary based on dosage form, brand name, and pharmacy choice.

Sophie Wei4 May 2023

Prescriptions

4 Best OTC Allergy Drugs to Treat Sneeze, Stuffy nose And Watery Eyes

OTC allergy medications come in various types, including antihistamines like cetirizine (Zyrtec), loratadine (Claritin), and fexofenadine (Allegra); decongestants such as pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) and phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine); nasal steroids like fluticasone (Flonase) and budesonide (Rhinocort); and eye drops containing ketotifen (Zaditor). Generic drugs are as effective as brand-name options and more affordable. Antihistamines should be taken before allergen exposure for optimal results. Onset times vary: antihistamines (20 minutes to 3 hours), decongestants (15 minutes to 1 hour), nasal steroids (a few hours, best after several days), and eye drops (within minutes).

Khang T. Vuong, MHA14 Apr 2024

Healthcare Cost

Affordable Cataract Surgery and Treatments Without Insurance

Operation Sight, the American Glaucoma Society (AGS), The Lions Club, and Mission Cataract USA are all organizations that offer financial assistance programs for those who cannot afford an $2,400 cataract surgery.

Kendra Bean22 Apr 2024

Healthcare Cost

How Much Is Tirzepatide (Mournjaro) With and Without Insurance?

Tirzepatide, sold as Mounjaro, is the most expensive at $1,069.08. It is followed by Semaglutide, available in two forms: the injectable Ozempic at $1,070.46 and the oral Rybelsus at $999.04. More affordable options include Phentermine/topiramate branded as Qsymia at $223.44, and Bupropion/naltrexone known as Contrave at $175. For Orlistat, the prescription version, Xenical, is priced at $242.76, while the over-the-counter option, Alli, is considerably cheaper at $16.52. If covered, Tirzepatide has a copay of $338.9 on average.

Khang T. Vuong, MHA16 Apr 2024

Op-ed

Mahalo Kendra - Mira Healthcare Research Intern

We are both proud and sad to say goodbye to Kendra Bean, Mira's 2022-2023 Senior Intern who worked in healthcare research & content generation.

Kendra Bean30 Apr 2023

Healthcare Cost

Sliding-Scale Dental Clinics in Houston if You Don't Have Insurance

We've gathered 4 dental schools and 4 sliding-scale hygiene clinics around the Houston area. Dental schools or sliding hygiene clinics are a great option if you cannot afford traditional out-of-pocket costs, don’t want to invest in dental insurance, or want to save money.

Alexandra Thompson28 Apr 2023

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