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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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Wellness
Does diabetes cause weight loss or gain?
Although weight gain is frequently linked to Type 2 diabetes, weight loss can also be a sign of either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.
Updated on Apr. 18, 2024
Health Education
Medication management for cancer patients and caretakers
Get helpful tips on storage, use, and disposal of cancer medications
Updated on Jan. 11, 2024
Company
SingleCare savings now available at Giant Eagle
If you live near a Giant Eagle, you know all about the…
Nov. 3, 2020
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
Health Education
Osteoarthritis vs. rheumatoid arthritis: Which one do I have?
Osteoarthritis vs. rheumatoid arthritis causes | Prevalence | Symptoms | Diagnosis |…
Updated on Oct. 28, 2020
News
Diabetes survey shows symptoms lower quality of life in 1 in 5 p...
Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common chronic diseases in America,…
Updated on Feb. 12, 2021
Health Education
Cold vs. flu: What’s the difference?
Cold vs. flu causes | Prevalence | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatments…
Updated on Aug. 4, 2023
Health Education
Bronchitis vs. pneumonia: Compare causes, symptoms, treatments, ...
Bronchitis vs. pneumonia causes | Prevalence | Symptoms | Diagnosis | Treatments…
Updated on May 16, 2023
Company
Start saving with SingleCare at Kinney Drugs
Do you fill your prescriptions at Kinney Drugs? Do you like to…
Oct. 20, 2020
News
Prescriptions and problems: People’s views on health care ...
When visiting a doctor or medical professional, people are often looking for…
Updated on Mar. 15, 2021
Health Education
Influenza A vs. Influenza B: What’s the difference?
Influenza A can infect humans and animals. Influenza B occurs only in humans and can be more severe.
Updated on May 28, 2024