Shedding Light on the Risks
& Benefits of Medications
For the 28 percent of Americans who experience gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), acid reflux occurring two or more times per week, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid, reduce the secretion…
Nov 12, 2020
Your liver is one of your body’s most crucial organs. Unfortunately, many drugs can put extra strain on it. Find out which ones do and…
Jul 25, 2020
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
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
A company called MXBBB is voluntarily recalling one lot (or batch) of its product, UMARY hyaluronic acid tablets, sold on Amazon. The lot was contaminated with two…
Nov 25, 2024
The family of B vitamins are among the most used supplements among Americans. While there are a total of 8 B vitamins, people can take…
Nov 10, 2016
Welcome to the FDA Side Effects Update. This series is designed to keep you informed about the latest safety advisories and newly documented side effects…
Dec 19, 2024
Everyone needs calcium, right? It seems many people are concerned about avoiding osteoporosis. No one wants to break a bone or develop stooped posture. So should…
Jun 1, 2020
