As temperatures climb across the U.S. this summer, experts are once again urging Americans to take sun safety seriously. Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is the leading cause of skin cancer, the most common type of cancer in the United States. Yet, with a few smart habits and the right...

Prescription drug prices are on the rise, and patients will be forced to pay higher prices for the medications they need. Find out how you can navigate – and potentially avoid – cost inflation. Key Takeaways: Prescription drug prices are rising significantly The dangers of...

Arthritis pain can be crippling, making it difficult for those who suffer from this chronic disease to perform normal daily tasks. We’ve discovered a few simple, natural hacks to help you find relief. Key Takeaways: Understanding arthritis Common symptoms and risk factors of...

Among all developed nations, Americans pay the highest prices for prescription drugs. Here are the main reasons prescription drugs are so expensive in America. Key Takeaways: Why prescription drugs are so costly in the U.S. Prescription monopoly is the main contributor to the high cost of...

At Hola Doctor Farmacia, our aim is to help Americans find the lowest possible prices for their medication. We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to improve the prices on our site, provide our users with greater price transparency, and ensure they never pay more than necessary for vital...

Learn to ease the pressure of prescription prices with our list of saving strategies. Key Takeaways: Drug manufacturers in the U.S. set the price of prescription drugs Manufacturers of new drugs must recoup costs to make profit before generic alternatives flood the market This need for profit...

It’s natural for pregnant mothers to worry about their safety and that of their unborn child, and this may be even more true for women living with chronic conditions. However, there are steps you can take to reduce risk. Key Takeaways Every pregnant woman wants a safe and healthy...

An apple a day isn’t quite enough to keep the doctor away. Read our guide to what real preventative care requires. Key Takeaways: Prioritizing preventative steps delivers multiple benefits. Increased personal awareness, better budgeting, and easier condition management become...

Balancing heart health and a prescription budget isn’t easy. Find out if there’s relief on the horizon and how to take the burden off your wallet now. Prescription drugs are costly, putting pressure (and financial strain) on more than 18 million Americans who struggle with heart...

There are a lot of benefits of exercise for diabetes, including that it can help regulate your blood sugar levels and reduce your risk of complications. Physical activities play a significant role in maintaining overall body fitness and reduces your risk of chronic diseases like diabetes,...

We can’t avoid aging, but we can avoid many risks associated with getting older so we can live longer lives. Here is how physical exercise can help us age healthy. We all age. Staying on top of the right habits will help you avoid many of the serious health issues that come with getting...

There’s a whole new world of better health waiting for you. Here’s how to take confident steps toward starting to exercise to stay healthy. Many view exercise as another unwanted stress, with concerns over associated financial costs, slow progress, and injury among many other factors...

Generic medications are just as effective as their brand name counterparts, and they cost 80% to 85% less. Learn more about the differences. One of your first considerations when you’re buying a prescription is likely how much it’s going to cost. You can save money by going with a...

Medication therapy management is an empowering process for patients and care providers. Here’s how both sides can benefit. Effectively managing a chronic condition such as high blood pressure or COPD can be a burden on many levels. The responsibility is compounded when someone suffers from...

Preventing expensive chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, and high blood pressure significantly lowers healthcare costs for the industry and for patients. Chronic diseases continue to be one of the largest healthcare issues in the U.S., leading to negative outcomes from disability to death....

  Few prescriptions can be called cheap, but some drug expenses are stratospheric. Here are the nation’s most expensive drugs. Here’s a fact that’s hard to swallow: U.S. prescription drug prices are more than twice as expensive as those in other developed countries,...

Learn more about how chronic diseases have significant direct and indirect costs for Americans of differing income levels and circumstances Chances are, most of us have experience – whether ourselves or someone we know – in dealing with a chronic ailment, such as heart disease, type...

This is your guide to how a child’s age and other factors impact vaccine eligibility and how schools can take antiviral precautions. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are still regularly updating the public on the fight against COVID-19. More than 200 million people in...

Many myths about the COVID-19 vaccine are currently circulating, but misinformation can be dangerous. Here are some of the most common, plus facts to debunk each of them. Accurate information is crucial to public health and effective decision-making. There are a lot of common myths about the...

Chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes are among the leading causes of death in the U.S. Here are a few ways you can prevent them now. Avoiding chronic illness can help you lead a longer, healthier life. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...