Heart disease is any number of conditions where plaque builds up in the heart’s vessels and arteries, putting a lot of stress on the heart muscle to keep pumping blood. (Learn More, Heart Disease and Plaque) Some of the risk factors are genetic (age and family history), while some are based on lifestyle (poor diet, …
Tick bites are very common in the United States. In most cases, they cause very little distress. (Learn More, What Are Ticks?) Some ticks carry bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which they pass on to human hosts in a bite. These can cause moderate to severe diseases, which require medical treatment. (Learn More, What Is the …
Viatical settlements are agreements between a life insurance policyholder (viator) and an entity (usually a viatical settlement company) to pay the viator some percentage of their policy upfront and then have the company receive the viator’s insurance payout once they die. The rules surrounding these policies are not always obvious. Speak with an advisor to …
Viatical settlements involve the buying and selling of life insurance policies. Investors buy the life insurance policy of a terminally ill person for a percentage of the policy’s value, in hopes of receiving the full settlement when the person dies. (Learn More — What Are Viatical Settlements?) For a terminally ill person, selling their life …
Medication is not always necessary or the best choice for treating a vision problem, and sometimes, medication isn’t an option at all. But in many cases, it can certainly help with vision problems. Conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, and corneal abrasions sometimes require medications to cure the condition, slow its progression, or prevent further complications. …
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Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation in the intestine and rectum. (Learn More: What Is Ulcerative Colitis?) Crohn’s is a disease that affects any part of the digestive system, leading to inflammation and other symptoms that cause you to feel weak and may even threaten your life. (Learn More: What Is Crohn’s Disease?). Both conditions are part …
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A generic version of a drug copies a brand-name medication that’s already on the market. Prescribed generics are designed to offer the same strength, safety, and effectiveness as the original. (Learn More – What Are Versions of Drugs?) More than 80% of prescriptions in the U.S. are for generic medications. (Learn More – How Are …
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Schizophrenia is a serious mental health disorder that can cause hallucinations, delusions, difficulty organizing thoughts and words, and an inability to perceive reality in a logical manner. Despite the common stereotype, most people with schizophrenia are not dangerous to others. The condition cannot be cured, but its symptoms can be managed with medication. (Learn More …
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Back pain can be debilitating. Lumbago or lower back pain is fairly common in the United States. (Learn More – Lower Back Pain) There can be a variety of symptoms associated with back pain, (Learn More – Symptoms) and it has many different causes. (Learn More – What Causes Back Pain?) Back pain can either …
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) occur when part of your urinary system (which includes your kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra) becomes infected. Your exact symptoms will vary depending on which area is affected and the severity of the infection. (Learn More — Urinary Tract Infections) A UTI of the kidneys (acute pyelonephritis) manifests in pain, fever, …
