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If you have health insurance, you may pay a fixed amount toward prescriptions, also called copayments (copays). Prescription discount cards can save you money when the price is lower than your copayment, but you cannot use the discount to pay for a copay.

Pantoprazole helps reduce stomach acid. Although it does not have any specific food interactions, it is best to avoid certain foods while taking this medication. 

Medicaid is a government program that provides free or low cost healthcare to low income households. But if you do not qualify for this program, help is still available.

The common cold and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are both respiratory infections that cause similar symptoms. Knowing their differences is key in seeking care and treatment.

You should not take medication past its expiration date because it will not be as effective. It could also lead to infections or other serious health conditions. 

Sucralose is an artificial sweetener that’s 600 times sweeter than sugar but has very few calories. Recent research, however, points out that sucralose can increase blood sugar levels.

A yeast infection in the penis or scrotum requires a doctor’s diagnosis. After evaluating your symptoms, your healthcare professional may prescribe an antifungal medication to clear the infection.

When your bowel presses on your bladder, you may experience an increased urge to urinate and feel as though your bladder is not emptying.

Inflamed intestines are a common symptom of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). You can help reduce this by avoiding certain foods and exercising regularly.

Brown fat is a type of adipose (fat) tissue that not only stores energy but also keeps the core body temperature by generating heat. Experts are particularly interested in how brown fat can help with obesity.

Our lung capacity can diminish with age and certain health conditions. Ways to increase lung capacity include breathing techniques and regular exercise. 

Hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) may be able to stop your period because they release hormones that regulate your cycle and can stop ovulation.