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Drug Info
Find the best cold medicine based on your symptoms
Not all cold medicines are the same. Find out what the best cold medicine is for your symptoms.
Updated on May 28, 2024

Health Education
Sensory overload: Teaching children with autism to take medication
Find effective strategies to help children with autism overcome challenges with taking medication
Updated on Jan. 31, 2025

Health Education
How long does the flu last?
While the dates of flu season vary each year, it often starts…
Updated on Oct. 6, 2020

Company
Why do my prescription savings change?
There are some medications that you need month after month, like blood…
Oct. 5, 2020

Health Education
Updated on May 28, 2024
Flu symptoms 101: Is it the flu or something else?

Company
Meet the 2020 Best of the Best Pharmacy Awards winners
This year, more than ever, it’s important to highlight the essential work…
Oct. 1, 2020

News
Diabetes statistics 2025
Each year 1.2 million Americans are diagnosed with diabetes. Learn why diabetes statistics are rising.
Updated on Feb. 13, 2025

Health Education
Sep. 29, 2020
How long is the flu contagious?

Health Education
Best places to live for a healthy heart
The heart is our most important organ and it keeps the body…
Sep. 28, 2020

Company
See the top hospitals in the U.S.
When it comes to health care, it’s important to live within close…
Sep. 23, 2020

Health Education
How long does a cold last?
The peak stage of a cold lasts from a few days up to a week. Learn ways to treat a cold that may help to shorten your illness.
Updated on May 28, 2024