How to save money on prescriptions
For patients across the country, filling a prescription can come with tough financial choices. Health researchers at KFF found that about one-third of U.S. adults say costs have forced them in the past year to not refill their medications, cut pills in half, skip doses or turn to over-the-counter alternatives. However, there are safer ways […]
How to remember your health questions during a doctor’s visit
WASHINGTON (AP) — It’s not unusual for a 20-something to text Mom in a panic from the doctor’s office, seeking help answering a question. And patients of any age can struggle to recall all their medicines — or forget to mention a concern. Getting the most out of a doctor’s visit requires some advance preparation. […]
Experts respond to myths and truths around living with migraine and how to get treated
We recently reported some staggering statistics about migraine. One in three Australian women are living with migraine and have experienced one in the past three months. The story really resonated with many of you. More than 1,000 people got in touch directly with the ABC via email and through social media to share their experiences. […]
Cardiovascular surgeon shares how to lower your blood pressure without medication using 2 ‘powerful interventions’
An estimated 1.28 billion adults aged 30–79 years worldwide have hypertension, according to the World Health Organisation. What’s more: an estimated 46 percent of adults with hypertension are unaware that they have the condition. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher). It is […]
Pet allergies: How to help treat scratching, licking and biting
About five years ago, Gail Friedman noticed her Parson Russell Terrier was constantly licking his paws and seemed super uncomfortable. “The poor dog. I would put baby socks on his feet so that he wouldn’t lick them or bite at them,” said Friedman, of Oak Brook, Illinois. “I was constantly changing the socks, washing his […]
Researchers find hint at how to delay Alzheimer’s symptoms
An experimental treatment appears to delay Alzheimer’s symptoms in some people genetically destined to get the disease in their 40s or 50s, according to new findings from ongoing research now caught up in Trump administration funding delays. The early results — a scientific first — were published Wednesday even as study participants worried that politics […]
Too many pills? How to talk to your doctor about reviewing what’s needed
Swallowing a handful of pills is a daily ritual for many people, from young adults coping with anxiety to older adults managing chronic conditions. Overall, 13% of people in the U.S. take five or more prescription drugs. For those 65 and older, that number is 42%. If you’re taking multiple meds, it’s smart to be […]
How to Improve Medication Adherence Within the Pharmacy
At the Spring 2024 Total Pharmacy Solutions Summit, held virtually on April 13, Kelly Malkamaki, RPh, senior product pharmacy analyst at AssureCare, led a discussion on the role of medication adherence in the pharmacy, focused on factors affecting adherence, tools for improvement, and impact on pharmacies. “Medication adherence…is generally defined as the extent to which […]
How to find the right balance between telemedicine and in-person care
Patients can now see an array of doctors without leaving their recliner thanks to telemedicine. But that doesn’t mean trips to the office should end. Finding the right balance between virtual and in-person visits can be a key to getting good care. Here’s what you need to know about which form of care may be […]
Allergies can make you miserable. Here’s how to track pollen levels near you
Allergy season can bring misery to tens of millions of Americans each year. Tree, grass, and other pollens can cause runny noses, itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing. Where you live and what you’re allergic to can make a big difference in how bad your allergies are, but there are many things you can do to […]