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What to Know About Supplements

2020 data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows supplements are part of daily life for more than half of U.S. adults. But…

Nov 14, 2025

Are Melatonin Supplements Safe for Kids?

In January 2024, a former church daycare director in Cumberland, Indiana, was convicted of neglect and reckless supervision for giving melatonin gummies to more than…

May 1, 2025

Side Effects of the New Alzheimer’s Drugs

On July 2, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Kisunla (donanemab-azbt), an intravenous drug designed to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.1 About three weeks…

Jul 11, 2024

Food-Drug Interactions You Need to Know About

You probably know that you shouldn’t mix certain medications because of the risk of dangerous drug-drug interactions.  But you may not be aware of food-drug interactions,…

Jun 27, 2024

How Medications Affect Your Dental Health

During your first visit to the dentist’s office, you may have noticed a medical history and medications section in your file. Your dentist will collect…

May 16, 2024

Diet, Exercise and Drugs for Autoimmune Diseases

Usually, our immune systems protect us from all kinds of outside invaders like the bacteria that causes strep throat and the virus that causes COVID,…

Mar 6, 2023

Heart Disease Prevention, Treatments and Side Effects

Do you ever have acid reflux and wonder if it’s really a heart attack? Do you see headlines every winter warning of the dangers of…

Feb 1, 2023

Dangers of Gummy, Patch, and Powder Vitamin Supplements 

Many of us remember the days when taking vitamins was a dreaded chore. With the exception of those candy-like chewables named after a certain cartoon…

Nov 11, 2022

Can Cannabis or CBD Mess With My Meds?

Legal or illegal, marijuana, cannabidiol (CBD) and related products are readily available to most people. These days, many patients are trying out the drugs, supplements, creams and…

Apr 1, 2021

Turmeric as a Supplement: Not for Everyone

The natural plant turmeric has many curative powers but must be used carefully to avoid unintended, even dangerous, side effects. Even though it’s been called a “miracle…

Mar 18, 2021