Heart Failure Drug Rejected, Rejected Again, Then Approved, What’s Up?
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a drug called Inpefa to reduce the risk of heart failure in people with Type 2 diabetes.
Jul 13, 2023
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Diet, Exercise and Drugs for Autoimmune Diseases
Usually, our immune systems protect us from all kinds of outside invaders like the bacteria that causes strep throat and the virus that causes COVID, but what happens when our immune system’s highly-specialized antibodies, white…
Mar 6, 2023
Sick of Motion Sickness? Prevention is Key
Last year, Ankit set sail on a cruise to Alaska. He boarded the boat full of excitement and spent the first afternoon and evening playing volleyball, gorging on dinner, and playing trivia at the bar.
Jan 31, 2023
Benefits & Side Effects of the HPV Vaccine
It’s been 16 years since the first vaccine designed to prevent cervical cancer received approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was first approved and recommended for females who…
Mar 31, 2022
I Have a Cold, the Flu, or COVID-19. What Should I Take?
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
Surprising Side Effects of Essential Oils
October 25, 2021 update: The CDC found a deadly bacterium, Burkholderia pseudomallei, which causes the disease melioidosis in a lavender essential oil spray called “Better Homes & Gardens Lavender & Chamomile Essential Oil Infused Aromatherapy…
Aug 17, 2021
Is Naloxone Harmful to a Person Not Overdosing?
A drug overdose can happen to anyone, whether you’re taking a prescription after a surgery, suffering from an opioid-use disorder or living in a home where the drugs are available and you find extras.
Jul 14, 2021
The Purple Pill Problem: PPIs, GERD and Serious Side Effects 12
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 of acid…
Nov 12, 2020
5 Common Meds That Cause Liver Damage
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
4 Drugs That Interact with Anxiety Meds, Benzodiazepines
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
