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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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Company
5 ways to get help with medical bills when you don’t have insu...
Paying medical bills is daunting enough, let alone if you don't have…
Apr. 28, 2020
Health Education
The 411 on A1C: Normal A1C levels and 15 ways to lower high A1C
A normal A1C level is below 5.7%. Learn what A1C level is, how it is measured, and the factors that influence A1C.
Updated on Aug. 7, 2023
Drug Info
What is Valtrex?
Experiencing outbreaks of cold sores, shingles, or genital herpes can be uncomfortable…
Apr. 26, 2020
Drug Info
What is levofloxacin and what is it used for?
Levofloxacin can help treat bacterial infections such as UTIs, bronchitis, and pneumonia
Updated on May 19, 2022
Health Education
What is lactose intolerance? Causes, symptoms, and treatments
Lactose intolerance is fairly common among Americans and around the world. Learn the signs and symptoms of lactose intolerance as well as how to treat it, and find lactose-free alternative foods.
Updated on Jun. 14, 2022
Wellness
The 2020 CBD survey
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the hottest and fastest-growing alternative health trends…
Updated on Feb. 7, 2024
Health Education
Ovulation 101: Learn more about cycles, calculators, and conception
Ovulation is part of a women's menstrual cycle when the ovaries release…
Apr. 19, 2020
News
Overweight and obesity statistics 2024
These obesity statistics help explain the obesity epidemic that affects 500 million adults worldwide
Updated on Nov. 18, 2024
Drug Info
Apr. 17, 2020
How to get free birth control (even without insurance)
Health Education
What are ketones, and why are they dangerous?
Ketones are an alternative fuel that is made in your liver when there is not enough glucose. If ketone levels get too high it can be dangerous.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2024
Company
SingleCare CEO Rick Bates explains how COVID-19 affects prescrip...
The spread of the novel coronavirus across the U.S. has had an…
Apr. 16, 2020