Introduction As we step into 2025, there's an evident surge in interest towards personal health and wellness, catalyzed by the enduring effects of global health events. People are actively seeking ways to improve their physical well-being, with a notable focus on weight loss, fitness enhancement,...

Introduction: As the festive holiday season winds down, many of us are left with fond memories of time spent with loved ones, exchanging gifts, and enjoying a bounty of delicious foods. However, for those who are on a journey of weight loss or maintaining a healthy lifestyle, the aftermath of the...

Our complete guide to this widely prescribed drug, including its pros and cons and how to make the best decisions to manage hypertension. Key takeaways: Lisinopril is prescribed to help manage high blood pressure (hypertension) and other conditions. Lisinopril helps reduce pressure on the...

While proposed changes to Medicare and Medicaid could significantly lower consumers’ out-of-pocket prescription expenses, the savings may not be seen by most people for some time. Key takeaways: Many patients with chronic illnesses are forced to skip doses, cut back on other necessary...

  A high or low blood pressure reading can be worrisome, but understanding the numbers is vital to leading a longer, healthier life. Blood pressure (BP) is the force of the blood flowing through your arteries as your heart pumps it around your body. It’s measured using two numbers:...

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...

Balanced nutrition is essential to optimal health and well-being. But what constitutes a balanced diet, and what are the benefits? Here’s the scoop.   “You are what you eat,” as the old saying goes. And there’s no better foundation for good health than making informed...

Everyone knows that high cholesterol is bad, right? Unless it’s the “good” cholesterol, which is…good? If you’re confused, you’re not alone. Here’s what you need to know. Key takeaways:  Cholesterol plays an important role in the...

Managing the ABCs of diabetes is a great way to prevent diabetes-related complications. Here is how to control your diabetes. Every year more people are being diagnosed with diabetes across the globe. Understanding and managing this chronic disease improves your health and quality of life. The...

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...

Prescription drug prices are rising more exorbitantly than the rate of inflation. Here are the culprits behind the rising costs of prescription medication. The price of prescription meds in the U.S. has risen dramatically over the past couple of years. This has little to do with inflation rates,...

If you’re not getting enough sleep, it’s essential to change that. Healthy sleep habits can help improve your overall health and reduce your risk of chronic diseases. Getting enough quality sleep at night is vital for overall health and well-being. It helps improve mood, boost energy...

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...

Prescription drug prices are on the rise, and patients will be forced to pay higher prices for the medications they need. Find out how you can navigate – and potentially avoid – cost inflation. Over the past several years, there has been a dramatic uptick in spending on prescription...

Learn more about peripheral arterial disease, who’s at risk, and how you can implement simple lifestyle changes to help treat and prevent it. Approximately 6.5 million people in the U.S. aged 40 and older have peripheral arterial disease, and early detection is critical in preventing the...

Fighting chronic kidney disease is expensive and can cause both direct and indirect issues. Access to affordable prescription medication can reduce the total cost of managing the illness. In most developing countries, patients with chronic kidney disease fund their own treatment. Evidence of...

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...

Cholesterol is a substance found in your blood that is used in your body to build healthy cells, produce hormones such as steroids, and create bile acids that digest fat. Although cholesterol has a negative reputation, not all types of cholesterol are bad for you. Two types of cholesterol exist:...

Eating foods that support heart health is an inexpensive way to minimize your risk of heart disease. Here are some heart-healthy foods for improving cardiovascular health. Key Takeaways Foods that lower your risk for heart disease include: Unsalted nuts dark chocolate black...

Key Takeaways Everything you need to know about high blood pressure Risk factors of high blood pressure  Who’s at risk of high blood pressure and how to test your own Tips to preventing high blood pressure and associated risks  It is important to understand high blood...

Learn to ease the pressure of prescription prices with our list of saving strategies. Key Takeaways: Drug manufacturers in the U.S. set the price of prescription drugs Manufacturers of new drugs must recoup costs to make profit before generic alternatives flood the market This need for profit...

Discover 8 tips to help you achieve your diabetes management cost reduction goals. Key Takeaways Diabetes affects about 37.3 million Americans (1 in 10 adults) At least 90% of diabetics in the U.S. have type 2 diabetes, which is primarily triggered by lifestyle factors Many diabetes patients...

Key Takeaways: Anxiety and depression affect millions of people in diverse ways Having one or more chronic diseases can lead to anxiety and/or depression Depression and anxiety can manifest independently of chronic disease You can find more affordable prescriptions to manage your mental...

Key Takeaways Most Americans support Medicare price reductions for prescription drugs Many Americans believe the government should be involved in setting price limits for prescription drugs Drug manufacturers and Big Pharma lobbyist groups have argued that lowering the prices of prescription...

Key Takeaways: BMI is the standard measure for ideal weight BMI fails to account for other factors that affect one’s ideal weight, such as ethnicity and age Scientists and researchers are turning to other tools, including DEXA, waist circumference measurements, and skinfold...

Key takeaways: One in ten Americans are forced to skip doses of essential medication Rising prescription drug prices are a major contributor skipping doses Breaking a medication schedule can exacerbate existing conditions or lead to new health complications Maintaining a medication schedule...

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...

It’s natural for pregnant mothers to worry about their safety and that of their unborn child, and this may be even more true for women living with chronic conditions. However, there are steps you can take to reduce risk. Key Takeaways Every pregnant woman wants a safe and healthy...

An apple a day isn’t quite enough to keep the doctor away. Read our guide to what real preventative care requires. Key Takeaways: Prioritizing preventative steps delivers multiple benefits. Increased personal awareness, better budgeting, and easier condition management become...

There are a lot of benefits of exercise for diabetes, including that it can help regulate your blood sugar levels and reduce your risk of complications. Physical activities play a significant role in maintaining overall body fitness and reduces your risk of chronic diseases like diabetes,...

We can’t avoid aging, but we can avoid many risks associated with getting older so we can live longer lives. Here is how physical exercise can help us age healthy. We all age. Staying on top of the right habits will help you avoid many of the serious health issues that come with getting...

The guidance on COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters in 2022 is always evolving. Here are the most current recommendations from the global health authorities. Key takeaways: Three manufacturers are approved to distribute vaccines. Age and current health details affect who is eligible. Some...

There’s a whole new world of better health waiting for you. Here’s how to take confident steps toward starting to exercise to stay healthy. Many view exercise as another unwanted stress, with concerns over associated financial costs, slow progress, and injury among many other factors...

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...

Medication therapy management is an empowering process for patients and care providers. Here’s how both sides can benefit. Effectively managing a chronic condition such as high blood pressure or COPD can be a burden on many levels. The responsibility is compounded when someone suffers from...

Preventing expensive chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, and high blood pressure significantly lowers healthcare costs for the industry and for patients. Chronic diseases continue to be one of the largest healthcare issues in the U.S., leading to negative outcomes from disability to death....

  Few prescriptions can be called cheap, but some drug expenses are stratospheric. Here are the nation’s most expensive drugs. Here’s a fact that’s hard to swallow: U.S. prescription drug prices are more than twice as expensive as those in other developed countries,...

Review the most up-to-date preventative measures to stay COVID-compliant from the classroom to the boardroom COVID-19 is still making its presence felt in America and around the world. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is trying to keep pace by regularly updating their...

Learn more about how chronic diseases have significant direct and indirect costs for Americans of differing income levels and circumstances Chances are, most of us have experience – whether ourselves or someone we know – in dealing with a chronic ailment, such as heart disease, type...

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...

Struggling with Prescription Costs? Here's How to Save in 2024 Each year, the price of medications continues to rise, with more than 600 drug prices increasing by an average of 5% to 6% back in 2022. As Americans still face financial challenges, partly due to the long-term effects of the COVID-19...

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...

For decades, the U.S. has spent more on prescription drugs per citizen than any nation in the world. It’s taking its toll. Nearly one in three adults in the U.S. have skipped medication doses or elected not to fill a prescription because of the cost. Prescription...

With high cholesterol an increasingly common problem among so many Americans, it’s easy to forget the serious risks that accompany it – risks like heart attack, heart disease, stroke, and other heart complications. According to drugs.com, more than 35 million Americans are prescribed...

Walmart launches cheaper rapid-acting insulin In June, Walmart announced its plans to sell its own private brand analog insulin, ReliOn Novolog (insulin aspart) at significantly lower prices than the currently available brands. As any diabetic will tell you, insulin prices have skyrocketed in...

Quick Stats: People of all ages can suffer from high cholesterol, and it is estimated that 38% of all Americans have unhealthy levels. In 2015–2016, more than 12% of adults age 20 and older had total cholesterol higher than 240 mg/dL, and more than 18% had high-density lipoprotein (HDL,...

Quick Stats: 45% of American adults (108 million) have hypertension Only 1 in 4 with hypertension have it under control Nearly half (45%) of those with uncontrolled hypertension have a blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg or higher What is High Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the force of...

At the start of this new year, many of us will be setting goals for 2021 and looking to put a difficult 2020 behind us. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans are looking at ways to improve their personal health and fitness, something reflected in an end of year YouGov poll, which...

What is insulin? Insulin is a hormone, produced in the pancreas, that regulates many of the body’s metabolic processes that provide cells with energy. The body uses insulin to process glucose, a sugar found in many carbohydrates, for energy. It enables cells in the muscles, fat and liver to...

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a new disease, and as scientists round the world gather information and data, we continue to learn more about the virus. Among the things we do know is that certain groups are at greater risk of developing serious complications if they contract SARS-CoV-2 (the...

A new authorized generic of Eli Lilly’s insulin drug Humalog (insulin lispro) will soon be available in US pharmacies at half the price of the branded equivalent. The pharmaceutical giant made the announcement on March 4th 2019, asserting that the introduction of an alternative insulin option...

Last year saw some significant steps forward in diabetes technology, with a number of new monitoring technologies and insulin delivery devices gaining US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval over the course of 2018. Among the new products available to American diabetes patients last year...

Are you one of the many people in the United States planning to enjoy a smoke-free 2019? A new year comes with the promise of a clean slate and the opportunity to make resolutions to improve your quality of life, leaving you a healthier, stronger and happier person. A YouGov NY poll conducted last...

For parents of children with type 1 diabetes mellitus the diagnosis often comes as a bolt from the blue. There is always a huge amount of information to digest and process and it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the sudden influx of information on medications, blood glucose testing, dietary...

A diabetes diagnosis may seem overwhelming at first, but learning to manage diabetes mellitus enables you to start taking control of your condition, reducing the risk of further diabetes complications and improving your quality of life. Many healthcare professionals can help...

Patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes now have a new option for monitoring their glucose levels following the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision to approve the first continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system with a fully implantable sensor.  The Eversense CGM can be...

Senior patients with diabetes could be more than $350 better off each year if a share of negotiated manufacturer rebates is passed on the patients at the point of sale, according to recent IHS Markit analysis commissioned by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA). Passing...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has permitted marketing of a medical device that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to detect certain eye problems related to diabetes. It is the first device of its kind to harness AI to detect diabetic retinopathy considered greater than a mild level...

Adult diabetes may fall into five different categories rather than type 1 and type 2 diabetes, according to new research. A study conducted by researchers at Lund University in Sweden found new classifications for diabetes, each with their own distinct genetics and characteristics. It is hoped the...

In an exciting breakthrough for patients with diabetes, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the marketing of the Dexcom G6 integrated continuous glucose monitoring system (iCGM). The latest version of the continuous glucose monitoring system is indicated for use by patients...

Obesity and diabetes are significantly more common in the United States than 20 years ago, according to recent data from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS). In 1997, under 20 percent of American adults over 20 years of age were classified as obese, a figure that rose to 31.4 percent...

Patients with health plans with value-based contracts for diabetes, high cholesterol, and HIV medication benefited from significantly cheaper co-pays than patients on other plans, according to new data from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA). On average, these...

Diabetes is one of the most prevalent conditions in the United States, with figures from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggesting almost one in ten people live with the condition, the equivalent to 30 million people across the country.  The majority of cases - nine out of ten...

Pharmacies in the United States will soon stock two more medications for treating type 2 diabetes after pharmaceutical giants Merck and Pfizer had a pair of products approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Steglujan (ertugliflozin and sitagliptin) and Steglatro (ertugliflozin) were...

Sanofi’s Admelog (insulin lispro injection) is the first short-acting “follow-on” insulin product for diabetes treatment to gain approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The rapid-acting insulin is similar to Humalog and is indicated to improve blood sugar control...

Adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes have a new treatment option available to them following the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision to approve Novo Nordisk's rapid-acting mealtime insulin Fiasp (insulin aspart).  The drug is indicated to improve glycemic control in adults...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Advisory Committee has voted 16-0 to approve semaglutide as a once-weekly treatment to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes. Novo Nordisk submitted the application in December 2016 under the FDA’s Prescription drug user Fee Act...

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first continuous glucose monitoring system for adult patients with diabetes. The FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Monitoring System enables patients to make decisions about their treatment without needing to calibrate using fingerstick...

Many medications are available for treating type 2 diabetes, but intensive lifestyle management could hold the key to controlling blood sugar levels, according to a recent clinical trial. The results of the study conducted in Denmark suggest adding "intensive" lifestyle management to traditional...

More than one-third of adults in the US live with either diabetes or prediabetes, a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed. It found that in 2015 there were 30 million people with diabetes, while a further 84 million people had prediabetes. Left...

Pharmaceutical giant Merck has been granted tentative approval for Lusduna Nexvue (insulin glargine injection) 100 units/mL by the US Food and Drug Administration.  The follow-on biologic basal insulin comes in a pre-filled dosing device and will be used to treat patients with type 2...

Novo Nordisk has announced a recall of six batches of the insulin cartridge holders used in its NovoPen Echos due to the possibility they will crack or break when exposed to certain chemicals. The company revealed some cleaning agents may contain agents that could leave the device susceptible to...

Look through the drawers and cupboards of most households in the United States it’s likely you’ll find a blister pack or pill bottle with out-of-date or expired medication tucked away somewhere. So what should you do with these medicines? Are they safe to use, and if not, how should you...

A generic version of the cholesterol-lowering medication Vytorin has been launched by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, bringing another cheaper statin medication to US pharmacies. Vytorin is an HMG-COA reductase inhibitor/statin with a lipid modifying agent developed by Merck.  IMS data from...