If you have recently been feeling very tired despite having adequate amount of sleep at night, you might have iron deficiency. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has stated that about 10% of the women suffer from iron deficiency and are not even aware of it. Why Iron Is Important? Iron is an extremely

Even with available medication in the United States, millions of Americans continue to purchase their prescription medications in Canada. To understand the reason behind this phenomenon and its repercussions, the Canadian International Pharmacy Association recently rolled out a survey to approximately 2,700 American customers, and what they found was very surprising. Among the respondents, 64%

Considering the danger level associated with cancer today, you’d probably expect people to take cancer-related symptoms more serious than ever before. But data taken from the field is suggesting otherwise. A study conducted by Dr. Katrina Whitaker showed that of the 53% of people who demonstrated warning signs for cancer, only about 2% of them

The disturbing news story by Bloomberg on a potential increase in drug prices has been the subject of discussion for quite a while. The article claimed that some drugs are bound to experience an increase in prices of up to 75% in the next seven years while some might even experience a greater increase. The

If you’re an animal lover then it shouldn’t come to you as a surprise that having a pet can help alleviate stress, bring good fortune, and cope with problems. As of 2012, it was estimated that about 62% of American households owned at least one pet. Thanks to the strong bond that humans have with

CPPI, or Campaign for Personal Prescription Importation, is a nonprofit and national consumer and patient advocacy organization. It makes sure to engage their target audiences in promoting and protecting their need for affordable and safe prescription medications that have been imported from Canada for personal use for the duration of 90 days. The target audience

It is recommended that people dispose of their unused prescription drugs rather than hold on to them. Why is this? Well, these drugs can be accidentally ingested or misused according to the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ). Most people will keep their unused drugs because they believe that they might be able to use them

When it comes to lowering cholesterol, there are two drugs that stand out – Crestor and Lipitor. Both of them work quite well, but definitely have their nuisances. In the following sections, we’ll break down exactly what those are so that you can make a better choice when choosing between the two. Overview of Crestor

What is Plavix? Plavix is a drug designed to help discourage heart attacks or strokes in an individual with a history of heart disease. It can also help people with blood circulation disease or people who have recently had a stroke. How to Use Plavix Oral After reading through your drug’s medication guide, and speaking

Among all of the medications used to treat angina, “Lovenox” and “Lopressor” tend to be the most popular ones. But how well do they fare against one another? And how frequently should they be taken? These are a few of the many questions that we’ll attempt to cover below. What are Lovenox and Lopressor? Lovenox

Acid reflux, also called GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflex Disease), can be a painful condition that allows acid to build up in your stomach causing a burning sensation in your chest or abdomen. The acid can also travel from the stomach into the esophagus causing a very painful burning sensation. The good news is there are drugs

Medications that are necessary have always been expensive and it seems that the onset of the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as ObamaCare, is going to make that a reality for many Americans. The act states that out of pocket expenses, deductibles, and co-pays for Americans healthcare costs will be capped at $6,350.00 for most