Shedding Light on the Risks
& Benefits of Medications
Eczema and dry skin are tandem skin problems that cause discomfort and affect other areas of life, like your self-esteem and sleep. Dry skin relief is crucial to prevent these conditions from worsening — and…
Feb 5, 2024
Your body depends largely on the liver for its overall well-being. The liver breaks down nutrients in your foods and flushes out harmful substances.Over time, certain things we consume and health conditions can overwhelm the…
Aug 16, 2023
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 “Holiday Heart Syndrome” and find yourself wondering if the stress…
Feb 1, 2023
Modern medications can be miracles that save us or our loved ones. But they come with complexities. No medicine goes straight to its desired target and does just what you or your doctor want it…
Jan 23, 2023
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
Alcohol has strong associations with fun and relaxation, but it’s just another drug as far as your body is concerned. The side effects of medicines can be increased when you have even one drink.
Feb 8, 2022
How do you figure out exactly what’s wrong with you if you have symptoms common for a cold, the flu and COVID-19? It’s not always easy to tell.
Dec 2, 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
If you suffer from anxiety, panic disorder, or insomnia, your doctor may have prescribed you what’s known as benzodiazepines (or benzos). This class of drugs contains popular brands such as Xanax (alprazolam), Valium (diazepam), Ativan…
Jul 6, 2020
If you are getting acceptable relief from non-drug approaches and OTC pain relievers, you will probably not need to add a prescription drug to the mix.
Jan 29, 2020
