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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.
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Health Education
Emphysema vs. COPD: What stage of COPD is emphysema?
Smoking cessation is the best way to slow the progression of emphysema and COPD
Updated on May 20, 2024
Health Education
Hypothyroidism vs. hyperthyroidism: Compare causes, symptoms, tr...
Hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism involve the thyroid in different ways. Hyperthyroidism defines a…
Feb. 5, 2021
Drug Info
Is it safe to take Trulicity and metformin together?
Those who live with diabetes know how it can affect a person's…
Feb. 4, 2021
Drug Info
Can you take Trintellix for anxiety? Here’s what our resea...
Trintellix is FDA approved to treat depression but is sometimes prescribed off-label to treat anxiety
Updated on Sep. 19, 2024
Drug Info
Zoloft side effects to expect in the first week
During your first week on Zoloft expect headache, nausea, fatigue, constipation, and more
Feb. 2, 2021
Health Education
12 meds that cause dry mouth
Dry mouth is a known side effect of some prescription and OTC drugs. Here’s how to treat it.
Updated on Feb. 9, 2022
Health Education
Atelectasis vs. pneumothorax: How do you treat a collapsed lung?
Atelectasis vs. pneumothorax causes | Prevalence | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatments…
Jan. 29, 2021
Drug Info
How to choose the best ED pill
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition where men are unable to get…
Jan. 28, 2021
News
Stress statistics 2024: How common is stress, and who’s most a...
Everyone experiences stress to some degree, but it is important to address it before it becomes chronic
Updated on Nov. 4, 2024
Health Education
Anorexia vs. bulimia: Causes, symptoms, treatments
Anorexia vs. bulimia causes | Prevalence | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatments…
Updated on Jan. 26, 2021
Drug Info
Topamax side effects and how to avoid them
Topamax side effects | Warnings | Interactions | How to avoid side…
Jan. 25, 2021