SingleCare Team

The SingleCare Team ensures that all content on The Checkup, a blog by SingleCare, is medically accurate, evidence-based, and trustworthy. Our team works with a network of experienced freelance health writers and medical clinicians who provide expert review, fact-checking, and prescription guidance. Our pharmacists, physicians, dietitians, and veterinarians guarantee that the articles on our blog are educational and medically accurate.

Each article goes through several phases of review by qualified writers, editors, healthcare providers, and other professionals.

We require reputable sources including pharmacists and other healthcare providers for every article—along with cutting edge research in peer-reviewed journals.

Connect with SingleCare Team

Sign up for health updates in your inbox

Articles

Prescription pad with pill bottle: Common vs. serious Benzonatate side effects

Benzonatate side effects and how to avoid them

Benzonatate relives symptomatic and chronic cough in adults and children 10 years and older. It is also used off-label as an anesthetic in the mouth and throat before intubation or an endoscopy.

Prescription pad with pill bottle: Common and serious nitrofurantoin side effects

Nitrofurantoin side effects and how to avoid them

Nitrofurantoin side effects include urine discoloration, nausea, flatulence, and headache. Learn how to avoid side effects of this antibiotic for UTIs.

Prescription bottles representing Flagyl dosages

Flagyl dosage, forms, and strengths

Flagyl treats a wide range of bacterial infections in the skin, digestive system, respiratory tract, liver, heart, and reproductive organs. In addition to its antibacterial effects, Flagyl also eradicates infections caused by single-cell parasites.

SingleCare savings are now available at Food City

Food City’s first store boasts a storied history: It opened in 1918…

Spilled prescription bottle of pills: Daily vs. as-needed Tessalon Perles dosages

Tessalon Perles dosage, forms, and strengths

Tessalon Perles relieves symptomatic cough in adults and children 10 years or older

Prescription pad with pill bottle: Common vs. serious Valsartan side effects

Valsartan side effects and how to avoid them

Valsartan is often used with other blood pressure or heart drugs, so it’s important to review side effects, cautions, and drug interactions before taking this medication

Prescription pad with pill bottle: Common vs. serious Depakote side effects

Depakote side effects and how to avoid them

Depakote treats a variety of conditions but it can produce side effects such as tremors, weight changes, hair loss, and depression

Walker exemplifying fall prevention strategies for seniors

Health Education

Fall prevention for seniors

In an average year, 3 million older Americans go to the ER after a fall. Learn about fall risk assessment and strategies for fall prevention in seniors.

SingleCare savings available at Big Y pharmacy

SingleCare savings available at Big Y

You can now use our coupons on prescriptions at this popular supermarket

Map of America with charts and graphs: 2021 allergy survey results

2021 allergy survey

We surveyed 2,000 Americans on allergy triggers, symptoms, and treatments. Here's what we found.

Updated on Feb. 7, 2024

Map of America with charts and graphs: 2021 arthritis survey results

2021 arthritis survey

We surveyed 2,000 Americans on arthritis, its effects on daily life, and common treatments to alleviate pain. Here's what we found.

Updated on Apr. 24, 2024

« Previous 1 … 54 55 56 57 58 … 86 Next »