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...

Millions of Americans struggle to cover the costs of their prescriptions each year. Here are a few ways to save money on medications and why you should use Hola Doctor Farmacia as your prescription price comparison tool. Each year, it’s almost guaranteed that the cost of prescriptions will...

Many Americans are still struggling to cover health care costs as we begin 2022. Hundreds of drugs have already seen price hikes. Learn more about the state of prescription prices during the pandemic. As we begin 2022, many Americans wonder if the cost of their prescriptions will skyrocket in...

What is the flu? The flu, or influenza, occurs every year and is most common during the colder winter months, which is why it is sometime called “seasonal flu”. It is highly contagious viral infection that shares many of the same symptoms as the common cold. However, the flu can be far...

For decades, the U.S. has spent more on prescription drugs per citizen than any nation in the world. It’s taking its toll. Nearly one in three adults in the U.S. have skipped medication doses or elected not to fill a prescription because of the cost. Prescription...

With high cholesterol an increasingly common problem among so many Americans, it’s easy to forget the serious risks that accompany it – risks like heart attack, heart disease, stroke, and other heart complications. According to drugs.com, more than 35 million Americans are prescribed...

It isn’t easy, loving someone through hard times. When your loved one is living with depression, it can feel like there are more hard times than good. Watching a family member or loved one struggle can make you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, and helpless. But there are things you can do to...

Quick Stats: People of all ages can suffer from high cholesterol, and it is estimated that 38% of all Americans have unhealthy levels. In 2015–2016, more than 12% of adults age 20 and older had total cholesterol higher than 240 mg/dL, and more than 18% had high-density lipoprotein (HDL,...

Quick Stats: 45% of American adults (108 million) have hypertension Only 1 in 4 with hypertension have it under control Nearly half (45%) of those with uncontrolled hypertension have a blood pressure of 140/90 mm Hg or higher What is High Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is the force of...

Nearly a month into spring and as plants start to bloom and we edge towards summer, many Americans are struggling with the return of their seasonal allergies and the high pollen count. Around 8 percent of adults in the US suffer from hay fever, and when pollen season gets going in early spring, a...

As the vaccination program gains momentum, many Americans will be looking forward to a return to something resembling normal life. Speaking to CNN's Dana Bash, Dr Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, suggested the US may be be “approaching a...

The COVID-19 vaccination program is the largest international vaccination campaign in history. The latest figures compiled by Bloomberg suggest more than 6 million vaccinations are being administered daily across the world, with around 1.28 million doses per day in the US alone… Where do...

At the start of this new year, many of us will be setting goals for 2021 and looking to put a difficult 2020 behind us. With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans are looking at ways to improve their personal health and fitness, something reflected in an end of year YouGov poll, which...

What is insulin? Insulin is a hormone, produced in the pancreas, that regulates many of the body’s metabolic processes that provide cells with energy. The body uses insulin to process glucose, a sugar found in many carbohydrates, for energy. It enables cells in the muscles, fat and liver to...

Medication is a crucial tool to diagnose, treat and prevent disease and illness, but there are many forms and different routes of administration available on pharmacy shelves, and understanding the options available can be a challenge. Even familiar over-the-counter medicines such as Zyrtec or...

Look through the drawers and cupboards of most households in the United States it’s likely you’ll find a blister pack or pill bottle with out-of-date or expired medication tucked away somewhere. So what should you do with these medicines? Are they safe to use, and if not, how should you...

It’s that time of the year when the temperature starts to drop, winter weather is setting in, and more and more people will be coming down with a cold or flu . It is always important to stay healthy during the colder months, but with the COVID-19 pandemic still a major problem throughout the...

Seasonal allergies affect millions of people across the United States every year. Around 8% percent of Americans, both adults and children, suffer from hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and around 50 million live with some form of allergy. During the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, even those who deal...

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a new disease, and as scientists round the world gather information and data, we continue to learn more about the virus. Among the things we do know is that certain groups are at greater risk of developing serious complications if they contract SARS-CoV-2 (the...

During the ongoing emergency, it is vitally important that you take care of your health and take steps to ensure you have an adequate supply of your medications. We have brought together some tips and advice on how to manage your prescriptions and medication needs during this difficult time....