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What is Pneumonia? Pneumonia is a major lung infection that severely affects the air sacs in one or both lungs by inflaming them. This common illness can cause the lung’s air sacs to get clogged with fluid or pus, causing the already bad symptoms to worsen. Doctors...

What is Compliance Packaging? Compliance packaging is where all the medications or drugs prescribed for a patient are packed into one package, either a pouch or a pack. The medicines are organized based on the amount of dose required, the time of day it should be...

Seasonal influenza often referred to as the “flu”, is a common viral respiratory illness that is caused by the influenza A or influenza B virus. These viruses affect the throat, nose, and lungs, and they can cause a sore throat, cough, fever, stuffy nose, and body...

What Is A Glucose Meter?  A glucose meter is a small, portable health tool used to figure out the level of sugar in the blood. It is a major element of blood glucose testing, especially the home blood glucose monitoring. A blood glucose meter is a common tool used by...

Very often, expiration dates are labelled on prescription medications. You might wonder if it would be okay to take it after the expiration date or to just discard them, right?  You will learn what to do in this situation before taking something after its expiry date....

What is Inflammation? Inflammation is a defense used by your body against infection from things such as bacteria and viruses that can have an effect on your body. The inflammatory cells that the body's white blood cells release safeguard your body by defending it....

Travelling throughout the world is an incredible experience. Whether you're visiting family and friends, going on a business trip, or simply relaxing on vacation, there are a few things you should do before you depart. Planning ahead of time will spare you from...

Type 2 Diabetes Diet Eating a balanced diet can help you manage your blood sugar levels and weight if you have type 2 diabetes. To satisfy your health demands, you can adhere to various eating habits and diets. If you have type 2 diabetes, you must include...

Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes  Cigars, pipe tobacco, and chewing tobacco were the most popular tobacco products at the start of the 20th century. While cigarette smoking was starting to dramatically increase, mass cigarette production...

What is Psoriasis? Psoriasis is a type of chronic disease and it is a long-lasting one as well. You can either have no symptoms or periods where the symptoms can get severe. This kind of disease is most common on the knees, elbows, trunk, and scalp. It causes a rash...

How do refills work for prescriptions? Go to the pharmacy where you filled your prescription. Request a refill and have it as you desire or wait for it or have it later.On the phone. To request a refill, dial the pharmacy phone number listed on your medicine label....

No Beauty Shines Brighter Than A Healthy Heart What is High blood pressure? The pressure in your blood vessels is too high if you have high blood pressure. This is also referred to as hypertension. Consistently high blood pressure damages blood vessels and can lead to...

Diabetes is a chronic health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. Most of the food you eat is broken down into sugar (also called glucose) and released into your bloodstream. When your blood sugar goes up, it signals your pancreas to release...

What are therapeutic shoes? Diabetic shoes are obviously designed specifically to address foot conditions that are particular to persons with diabetes.Therapeutic shoes provide support and protection for your feet while reducing the risk of skin breakdown,...

If you haven’t gotten your flu shot yet this year, don’t wait much longer—influenza (flu) season is just around the corner. Yearly flu shots are recommended for everyone ages 6 months and older. If you need some added incentive, consider this: The influenza virus can...