High cholesterol increases your chances of developing heart disease—the leading cause of death for adults inthe United States. Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in fats in your blood which your body needs tofunction. Having too much cholesterol, though, can be dangerous for your health.

Specialty drugs are medications that typically require special handling, administration, and monitoring or have complex dosing requirements. They are often used to treat chronic or rare conditions. These drugs may be injected, infused, or taken orally, and they often come with higher costs compared to traditional medications. Specialty pharmacies usually handle their distribution and management. On average, specialty medications can cost thousands of dollars per month or dose.

Maximizing your benefits involves being proactive and informed. Here are some tips to help you make the most of your prescription coverage

Coping with ADHD effectively involves a multidisciplinary approach. This may include a combination of holistic strategies, therapy, medication management, and support from healthcare professionals.

A 2022 Council for Responsible Nutrition survey found that 75% of Americans take dietary supplements. Supplements can be taken to provide essential nutrients missing from your diet.

The holiday season is a time for celebration, but it can also be one of the busiest times of the year. Consider the following seven tips to help minimize stress this holiday season…

Holidays bring to mind thoughts of family, friends, food and fun. But each year, millions of Americans struggle to maintain their waistlines during the holidays while surrounded by tempting holiday treats.

There is no age association with diabetes. Recent studies have shown that you can develop type 1 diabetes at any age and type 2 is increasingly being seen in young adults.

Did you know that 1 in 3 American adults don’t get the recommended seven hours of sleep? While this might not seem problematic, consistently failing to get enough sleep can put you at risk of significant health problems.

Health experts anticipate another surge of respiratory viral infections this fall, particularly from the flu, the virus that causes COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). For the first time this fall, vaccines for all three viruses will be publicly available.

Cholesterol is a waxy substance found in your blood. Your body needs it to build cells but too much can pose a problem…

National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is an annual observance held in August to highlight the important role vaccines play in preventing serious—and sometimes deadly—diseases.

Summer heat can be more than uncomfortable—it can be a threat to your health, especially for older adults and children. Whatever your age, don't let the summer heat get the best of you.

Nearly 40 million Americans suffer from anxiety. There are common times to feel anxiety, such as before a job interview or speaking at a large public event. However, anxiety becomes worrisome when these feelings linger or don’t go away, causing everyday activities to become difficult.

Dehydration occurs when you lose more water than you are taking in and your body does not have enough water to carry out its normal functions.

According to the FDA, more than 100,000 Americans annually suffer from complications due to preventable medication errors. Medication errors can occur at any level of medical care—administration, prescription, or ingestion.

It is vital to get your cholesterol checked and understand your cholesterol goal. Having high blood cholesterol is a risk factor for heart disease, the leading cause of death in the US.

Do you understand the difference between branded and generic drugs?

Nearly half of the adults in the United States are living with hypertension and many are unaware they have it. Hypertension is also known as the “silent killer” because it can present without warning signs or symptoms.