Rethinking Statins: Inside the Fierce Debate Over Cholesterol and Heart Health
Statins lower cholesterol, but do they always protect against heart disease? Weighing the risks, benefits and side effects
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Have We Been Thinking of ADHD All Wrong?
With diagnoses at a record high, some experts have begun to question our assumptions about the condition — and how to treat it
May 20, 2025
Life on Ozempic: The Good, the Bad, and the Complicated
From breakthrough results to difficult side effects, real people share what it’s like to use GLP-1 medications
May 15, 2025
Are Heartburn Drugs Like Prilosec and Nexium Linked to Dementia?
Widely used to treat acid reflux, proton pump inhibitors are often taken far longer than approved, raising new questions about potential links to cognitive decline
May 9, 2025
Medications That Can Make You More Sun Sensitive
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
Can Mounjaro Make Birth Control Less Effective?
Before taking Mounjaro and oral birth control, speak with your doctor about potential medication absorption issues
Apr 22, 2025
Why Is Hormone Therapy Still So Misunderstood?
Outdated studies, variations in doses and formulations, and individual health factors all play a role in the absence of a straightforward answer about the risks of HT
Apr 10, 2025
The Unsettling Truth About Ciprofloxacin: A Wonder Drug’s Darker Side
This widely used antibiotic comes with serious risks—so why do doctors keep prescribing it?
Mar 21, 2025
What Vaccines Do I Need This Season?
Flu, COVID, RSV, Pneumonia, Measles, which shots do adults need?
Mar 17, 2025
Did the FDA Really Stop Side Effect Reporting for Abortion Drugs?
During RFK Jr.'s confirmation hearing, both he and senators questioning him implied that the FDA was actively avoiding studying the side effects of mifepristone. That’s not true.
Feb 18, 2025
Is Tamiflu Safe for Kids? Exploring the Risk of Hallucinations
25 years after the medication was first approved, the answer still isn’t clear.
Dec 1, 2024
Ways to Lower High Blood Pressure Without Relying on Drugs
If you have hypertension — high blood pressure — you may think that the only way to control it is to take a drug. But did you know that many classes of hypertension drugs have…
Nov 23, 2024
Are Your ADHD Meds Keeping You Up at Night?
People with ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) have a harder time falling asleep — in part, says Dr. Russell Ramsay, of the University of Pennsylvania’s Adult ADHD Treatment and Research Program, because our minds won’t stop working.
Nov 12, 2024
Why Certain Types Of Cough Drops Could Be Worsening Your Cough
When it comes to one key ingredient, the phrase 'too much of a good thing' may prove true
Oct 23, 2024
My Struggle With My Daughter’s First Vaccines: Why Agencies Must Address Parents’ Fears
Trying to find detailed information on side effects proved harder than I had imagined. It shouldn’t be this way
Oct 22, 2024
Prednisone, the Steroid that Gave Me Mood Swings
When I was prescribed a high dose of prednisone, I had no idea it could cause panic attacks so severe I landed in the ER.
Sep 6, 2024
How to Treat Sleep Apnea to Improve Your Overall Health
Finding a sleep apnea treatment that works for you can help improve blood pressure, reduce GERD and lessen dependence on related medications.
Aug 28, 2024
ADHD: Symptoms, Medications, and Drug-Free Strategies
Between 2020 and 2021, there was a large jump in the number of prescriptions doctors wrote for ADHD medications, according to the CDC. But even before 2020, prescriptions had been on the rise for nearly…
Aug 23, 2024
What To Know About Mpox
Mpox is in the news again. And this outbreak could be more dangerous than the last. Here's what to know.
Aug 16, 2024
Side Effects of the New Alzheimer’s Drugs
New FDA-approved Alzheimer's drugs — Aduhelm, Leqembi, and Kisunla — have shown side effects, including brain bleeds and swelling. Are they worth the risk?
Jul 11, 2024
