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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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News
Schizophrenia statistics 2024
20 million people have schizophrenia but less than a third receive treatment. These schizophrenia statistics illustrate the prevalence and treatment gap of the disorder.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2024

News
Eating disorder statistics 2024
Global eating disorder statistics increased from 3.4% to 7.8%. Use these eating disorder stats to understand why the prevalence of eating disorders.
Updated on Nov. 13, 2024

Company
HMO vs. EPO vs. PPO: What are the differences?
The idea behind health insurance is simple: It helps cover your medical…
Jun. 1, 2020

News
PTSD statistics 2024
1 in 13 Americans develop PTSD. These PTSD statistics show the prevalence of post-traumatic stress by age and trauma.
Updated on Jan. 20, 2023

Health Education
What is a cherry angioma?
These small, red moles are common, especially as you age, and they're noncancerous. Getting rid of cherry angiomas isn’t necessary but possible. Here’s how.
Updated on Apr. 11, 2023

Health Education
How to save on Walgreens prescriptions
Just a few years ago, pharmacy savings programs could be found all…
May 27, 2020

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What is a qualifying life event for health insurance?
If you've recently gotten married or had a baby, you're probably wondering…
May 26, 2020

Company
Will my insurance reimburse me for SingleCare?
When you use SingleCare to save on your prescriptions, you’re choosing to…
Updated on Mar. 19, 2021

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No health insurance? Try these 2020 resources
In 2018, 9% of Americans were uninsured. Two years and a pandemic…
Updated on Jul. 2, 2020

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How to get health insurance
Choosing a health insurance plan is a tough decision, as it’s impossible…
May 20, 2020

Drug Info
Learn finasteride side effects and how to avoid them
Learn the side effects of finasteride and how to avoid them
Updated on May 28, 2024