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Keep Pinworms in the Past

Most people have had or heard of Lice, a tiny insect infestation found on humans’ scalps. They are common among children and can spread quickly through direct contact. Pinworms, white parasites that live and breed in the large intestine, are a less familiar but just as common infestation. According to UTMB Health, the earliest known […]

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The Lifecycle of a Pinworm

Without experiencing pinworms firsthand, many people have never heard of them. Pinworms are the most common intestinal parasite in the United States. It is safe to say that many families have had to deal with worms in kids from time to time. Although caregivers tend to be embarrassed when their children have pinworms, they shouldn’t […]

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Garlic: Good for Bad Breath, Not for Pinworm

Recently, while perusing the internet, we came upon some pretty bad advice for how to treat a pinworm infection. Rather than recommending consulting a doctor, or following basic sanitation techniques, the recommendation they gave? Chew a clove of garlic. WHAT DO WE HAVE AGAINST GARLIC? Absolutely nothing! Garlic is great and you should season your […]

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Everyone Should Be Able to Afford Medicine

Prescription drug prices have become more transparent. And to the surprise of few, they’re high. The exorbitant cost of prescription drugs can leave consumers in a precarious situation. Everyone should be able to afford medicine, but unfortunately that is not always the case. As consumers begin to pay more attention to their drug costs with […]

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