February, marked globally as Cancer Prevention Month, is a time to renew our commitment to reducing the impact of cancer. This month serves as a reminder of the significant strides made in cancer research, treatment, and prevention. However, it also underscores the need for continued vigilance and...

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, so what better time to learn all about this all-too-common condition? In this blog, we’ll cover how to prevent and treat ovarian cancer as well as its symptoms and causes. Key takeaways:  Ovarian cancer affects the female reproductive...

New technology is impacting preventive care and advancing home health care in countless ways, offering more convenience, efficiency, and cost savings. Technology is revolutionizing preventative care, transforming how health care providers diagnose, treat, and monitor patient health. Home health...

Cancer can present itself in many ways and has varying and debilitating symptoms. However, some forms of cancer are chronic and could pose more challenges regarding health care management. Cancer is a serious condition with various causes, and different types of cancer affect people differently....

Are you looking to learn more about drug pricing but don’t know where to start? Here’s a comprehensive guide that will provide clarity on this crucial issue. Drug prices in the United States are among the highest in the world, 3.44 times more expensive than the median price in other...

Inflation directly affects the prices of prescription drugs in the U.S., but the Inflation Reduction Act can help combat the soaring prices and make them accessible to patients. According to a 2022 survey , one in three adults says they haven’t taken prescription medications due to the...

Among all developed nations, Americans pay the highest prices for prescription drugs. Here are the main reasons prescription drugs are so expensive in America. The cost of prescription medication in the U.S. has been on the rise for years. Between 2019 and 2020 , the price of most prescription...

Key takeaways: High blood pressure and cancer claim millions of lives every year Chances of developing potentially fatal disease can be significantly reduced through a healthy diet Fruits and vegetables offer multiple benefits Fatty fish is the best meat for preventative care Some of the...

Generic medications are just as effective as their brand name counterparts, and they cost 80% to 85% less. Learn more about the differences. One of your first considerations when you’re buying a prescription is likely how much it’s going to cost. You can save money by going with a...

Chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes are among the leading causes of death in the U.S. Here are a few ways you can prevent them now. Avoiding chronic illness can help you lead a longer, healthier life. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Many Americans are still struggling to cover health care costs as we begin 2022. Hundreds of drugs have already seen price hikes. Learn more about the state of prescription prices during the pandemic. As we begin 2022, many Americans wonder if the cost of their prescriptions will skyrocket in...

Streamlining the process of bringing biosimilars to market is one of the keys to facilitating innovation and reducing healthcare costs, according to US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Scott Gottlieb. Speaking at the Brookings Institution on the release of the FDA’s...

Fulphila (pegfilgrastim-jmdb) is the first biosimilar to Neulasta (pegfilgrastim) to gain approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The Mylan GmbH medicine was approved as a treatment to reduce the risk of infection as suggested by febrile neutropenia (fever caused by a lack of...

Overweight or obese Americans are at a higher risk of developing cancer, according to the latest Vital Signs report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). At least 13 different types of cancer are associated with obesity, yet figures suggest more than half of Americans are...