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,…
Apr 24, 2025
No matter what kind of medicine you take, whether OTC (over-the-counter) or prescription, it is destined to take a trip through your kidneys. Taking a…
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,…
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…
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
What is Erectile Dysfunction? Erectile dysfunction. We’ve all heard of it. And Pfizer’s advertising campaign when it introduced its blockbuster erectile dysfunction drug Viagra (sildenafil)…
Apr 29, 2021
Drug Allergies Affecting the Skin are Common Of all the side effects that can result from the use of medication, drug allergies affecting the skin are…
Jan 31, 2021
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
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
Fish oil supplements are among the most popular dietary supplements taken by Americans as nearly 8% of adults — roughly 19 million people — take…
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…
Oct 28, 2019
Anxiety is a Symptom of Certain Meds Df you find yourself feeling anxious or on edge for no apparent reason while taking a cold medicine…
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…
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…
Apr 30, 2018