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How to get insurance to cover weight loss medication in 2025
Check your insurance benefits and have your provider submit a prior authorization request proving weight loss treatment is necessary. These 7 steps as your guide.
Primary Care
Common conditions that affect millions of people every day
Can high cholesterol cause headaches?
Wonder if high cholesterol is causing current or chronic headaches? Here’s everything you need to know about the connection.
Do hats cause hair loss?
Worried that your favorite cap is stressing out your hair? Here’s what to know about the causes of hair loss. Plus, how you can prevent thinning or balding with a little TLC—or prescription treatment.
Weight Loss
Learn how to shed pounds and negative habits with science-backed nutrition, fitness, finance and mental health advice from Dr. B’s team of health experts.
What are the potential health benefits of GLP-1 medications beyond weight loss?
GLP-1 medications affect our desire, disrupt inflammatory proteins and more. Here’s what evolving science shows about their treatment potential.
How GLP-1 medications work for weight loss and what studies say about safety
GLP-1 medications were only recently confirmed as safe and effective for weight loss. But here’s what we’ve learned from decades of GLP-1 clinical studies.
Is Shed It right for you? Learn about our holistic option for medical weight loss.
With so many online weight loss doctors available, learn how Shed It stands out with unlimited support, affordable pricing, wellness materials and more.
Dermatology
All things skin
7 expert ways to prevent summer melasma spots in 2025
To prevent summer melasma, apply broad-spectrum sunscreen, wear UPF clothing, use gentle skincare products and try prescription combination melasma treatment.
Is hard water or an overeager routine harming your skin? Here’s how to tell.
Many triggers cause inflamed, burning skin—especially during the cold and dry months. Learn how to identify the culprit. Plus, how a soft steam can help in more ways than one.
Study reveals on taste buds, tattoos and heat domes
We have taste buds in our organs! A massive heat dome is melting us like cheese! Learn what studies reveal about how our world works in our latest update.
Financial Health
The intersection of health and money
When a massage can ease a migraine—and which type is best.
Studies show massage can ease migraine symptoms. But how do they stack up against other treatments? We share the details. Plus, how to save on massage fees.
Learn how HSAs and FSAs can help you save cash and stress less!
The short story? These savings accounts let you reserve pre-tax funds for medical expenses. So you can save up to 40% off routine care and specialty treatments!
How to save with an HSA or FSA—and which is best for you
What’s the deal with Health Savings and Flexible Spending accounts? Understand what they are and how they can help you save on fitness, massage and more.
Sexual + Reproductive Health
The latest news and research in sexual and reproductive health
Are genital warts contagious?
Not all HPV infections create symptoms. But here’s what to know about preventing warts from spreading, including how to treat them with prescription medication.
Can apple cider vinegar help ED?
Can apple cider vinegar help erectile dysfunction symptoms? Our experts share the facts behind this tangy, delicious substance.
How long do genital warts last?
Genital warts are caused by HPV strains 6 and 11. Here’s what to know about how long HPV lasts. And how you can treat the warts themselves with prescription medication.
Company Updates
New treatments, features, etc.
Report: States in highest demand for free healthcare reveal political pitfalls
Analysis of 15K patients who received free online medical consultations through Dr. B’s No-Cost Care program reveals a prominent need in Republican-led states.
Finding hope in health technology
According to humbition founder Slava Rubin, only better tech can improve patient experience, safety and health. Here’s what to expect from AI and ChatGPT.
Dr. B's response to the Change Healthcare cyberattack
While the cyberattack affects prescription access, Dr. B is offering those impacted free telehealth for many medications—so that no one is left without care.
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