Nicole Galan, MSN, RN

Medical Reviewer Member of the SingleCare Medical Board

Nicole Galan is a registered nurse who currently works as a freelance writer and subject matter expert for consumer health websites and review programs for nursing students. Nicole recently completed her Master’s Degree in Nursing Education and lives in Southern California with her husband and three sons.

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Health Education

A map of different nursing career paths

Which nursing career path is right for you? Browse the various roles and responsibilities, education requirements, and career prospects for different nursing careers.

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13 sunburn remedies

If you accidentally ended up with lobster skin, try these strategies to ease your discomfort

Is it safe to OTC sleep aids every night? A pillow and pills

Are OTC sleep aids safe?

For occasional use, there are many relatively harmless sleep medicines and supplements—but there are certain groups of people who shouldn’t take them

Updated on Nov. 14, 2022

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Health Education

Heart-healthy tips for Valentine’s day

These surprising ideas will have you focusing on romance in ways that are good for cardiovascular health

Updated on Jan. 29, 2025

Which is the safest ED pill? Compare side effects and warnings of Viagra, Cialis, Levitra, and Stendra

Health Education

What is the safest erectile dysfunction pill?

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Holiday gatherings in the time of COVID: What’s safe and what�...

A crowd of out-of-state family members gathered round the Thanksgiving table? A…

Tretinoin side Eefects: What are the side effects of tretinoin cream? Is it safe for long-term use?

Learn tretinoin side effects and interactions—and how to avoid...

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How I got the right diabetes diagnosis—and learned to live wit...

I wasn’t surprised when I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes 20…

Why is my hair falling out? Causes of hair loss and treatments

Health Education

Why is my hair falling out? Learn the causes of hair loss

Hair loss, also called alopecia, is a loss of hair from the…

Updated on May 5, 2021

An illustration of reasons not to get the flu shot

Health Education

10 flu shot myths

Just as the flu starts circulating, so do rumors about the vaccine. It’s important to know what’s true.

Updated on Aug. 19, 2022

IUD birth control

What you should know about IUD birth control

You have a lot of options when it comes to choosing a…

Updated on Aug. 4, 2023