When you’re reaching for an over-the-counter medication, the last thing you want is anything standing between you and relief from your symptoms. But there it is—that annoying cotton ball stuffed into the top of the medicine bottle. Why is it…
Asthma is an inflammatory lung condition that affects 1 in 13 people. It is a potentially life-threatening condition and requires proper management and treatment. Most commonly, inhalers are used to treat asthma. However, oral steroid tablets are also prescribed and…
It has become common knowledge that the overuse of antibiotics is creating a potentially catastrophic public health situation. According to a new report, by the year 2050, antibiotic-resistant superbugs could wipe out one in three people. If you’re constantly being…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that alcohol poisoning, also known as an overdose of alcohol, kills more than 2,000 people each year in the United States. The most significant risk factor? Surprisingly, it’s middle-aged white…
It’s no secret that pharmaceutical sales representatives can have a significant influence on the medications your doctor prescribes. This relationship can sometimes lead to your physician unknowingly recommending drugs that may not be the best option for your health. In…
When you open your medicine cabinet, there’s a good chance the contents staring back at you are pretty hazardous to your health. Disguised in the canisters, tubes, bottles, and sprays are insidious toxic ingredients that the federal government allows manufacturers…
Grapefruit and grapefruit juice are typically considered healthy additions to your diet. However, it’s crucial to understand that grapefruit possesses natural substances that can interfere with how your body metabolizes specific prescription drugs. Over the past four years, the list…
About a year ago, I started using CBD oil to control the pain of trigeminal neuralgia, the excruciatingly painful nerve condition I’ve experienced on and off for the past 16 years. Since that time, my condition has been 100 percent…
When discussing bad news, it’s difficult not to feel an instinctive sense of concern as our empathetic side takes over. This is particularly true when we hear about the wide-ranging negative effects of one of the largest health crises to…
Have you ever considered participating in a clinical trial? Many people volunteer for clinical drug trials because they want to help develop a cure for a disease or hope that an experimental drug will aid their own health condition. However,…
The amazing thing about the human body is its ability to bounce back, even when it’s been heavily neglected. However, that same resilience can be a double-edged sword, eventually catching up to us and leading to various diseases. In today’s…
Short-term steroids can be a go-to prescription for many doctors when it comes to treating issues such as allergies, back pain, and respiratory infections. You may be one of the millions of Americans who take these medications annually for such…