SingleCare Team
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
Do fitness supplements really work?
The business of vitamins and fitness supplements is booming. Recent research suggests…
Feb. 18, 2019
News
How people feel about—and avoid—germs
The average person contracts the cold around two to three times per…
Updated on Jul. 17, 2020
News
Dec. 3, 2018
The future of male birth control: Who should control contracepti...
News
Walmart introduces new opioid prescription policies
In an effort to help curb opioid use and misuse as part…
Sep. 7, 2018
Company
How much does Medicare Part D cost in 2024?
Medicare Part D helps millions of Americans save on prescriptions, but it's not free. Know which Part D costs to expect in 2024.
Updated on Mar. 31, 2024
Drug Info
A birth control guide
This contraception guide can help you find the pill that’s right for your body’s needs
Updated on Apr. 11, 2023
Company
Save money by switching to a cheaper prescription
Did you know that you can save on prescriptions by switching from…
Updated on Jul. 8, 2020
News
Recent FDA approvals include drugs for opioid addiction, migrain...
Getting drug approval from the FDA includes a highly regulated process that…
May 29, 2018
News
FDA approves Lutathera for digestive tract cancers
New Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approvals often mean better and more affordable…
Mar. 28, 2018
News
FDA approves Biktarvy for use in HIV regimens
While not a cure for HIV, a recent FDA approval will help…
Mar. 26, 2018
News
FDA approves Symdeko for treatment of cystic fibrosis
Symdeko was approved by the FDA in February 2018 for the treatment…
Mar. 26, 2018