Shedding Light on the Risks
& Benefits of Medications 
People often look forward to the warmer days of summer and the longer days of sunshine. But whether you’re catching some rays at the pool, beach or just your backyard, be careful.
Apr 24, 2025
Common OTC and prescription drugs can lead to kidney damage—here’s what you need to know to keep your kidneys safe.
Aug 7, 2024
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, which can occur when a medication interacts with a…
Jun 27, 2024
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 set in the Stone Age, most vitamins tasted bitter at…
Nov 11, 2022
Some of the most common drugs can mess with your digestion, leaving you backed up or making a run for it. Here’s how to cope.
Mar 22, 2022
Erectile dysfunction. We’ve all heard of it. And Pfizer’s advertising campaign when it introduced its blockbuster erectile dysfunction drug Viagra (sildenafil) made it a household phrase.
Apr 29, 2021
Of all the side effects that can result from the use of medication, drug allergies affecting the skin are the most common. There are many different types of “adverse cutaneous drug reactions” (ACDRs), and while…
Jan 31, 2021
Your liver is one of the body's most crucial organs. Unfortunately, many drugs can put extra strain on it. Find out which ones do and how to minimize harm.
Jul 25, 2020
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 we all load up on calcium supplements?
Jun 1, 2020
Fish oil supplements are among the most popular dietary supplements taken by Americans as nearly 8% of adults — roughly 19 million people — take them.
Jan 23, 2020
Headaches, nausea, feeling on edge, being exhausted and a low sex drive. The irony of antidepressants is that in some cases, side effects can cause symptoms similar to the depression they are supposed to treat.
Oct 28, 2019
Df you find yourself feeling anxious or on edge for no apparent reason while taking a cold medicine or diuretic, you most likely wouldn’t connect the two.
May 7, 2019
An estimated 17% of Americans will experience depression at some point in their lives. Antidepressant medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), the most commonly used drugs for depression, are usually the first-line treatment,…
Jan 14, 2019
Most of the time, our body’s balance system does its job so well that we don’t even realize it’s doing it. When something throws it off, however, it becomes clear just how important it is.
Apr 30, 2018