A few years have passed since vaping became mainstream, many people now consider it a “safe way to smoke,” or as a helpful tool to quit smoking traditional cigarettes. However, e-cigarettes may not be as safe and clean as some…
Long-term use of commonly used blood pressure medications can increase your risk of ovarian cancer, breast cancer, and skin cancer. When prestigious journal Lancet Oncology found that people who took blood pressure meds had a significantly increased risk of new…
A remarkable discovery in the field of natural medicine has shed light on the efficacy of a humble yellow spice. Curcumin, the main component found in turmeric, could soon become a primary weapon in the fight against ulcerative colitis and…
In recent years, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) have gained popularity as a method for treating heartburn, acid reflux, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. Commonly known as Prilosec, Prevacid, and Nexium, these drugs neutralize the hydrochloric acid in the stomach to alleviate…
If you often reach for over-the-counter antacids when your stomach is causing you discomfort, you need to be aware of some potentially serious side effects – severe enough that even the FDA has taken note. Recently, the FDA issued a…
Disturbing news reveals the real dangers that might be hiding when you seek medical care. Shockingly, medical errors have been revealed to be the third leading cause of death in the United States. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University shared this…
Pharmaceutical companies are earning extra profits thanks to the way cancer drugs are wasted, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ). Lead researcher Peter B. Bach found that the Food and Drug Administration and cancer drug…
Understanding drug interactions can potentially save lives, yet many patients neglect to inform their doctors about over-the-counter (OTC) drugs they are using. Many people incorrectly assume that medicines available without a prescription must be safe. However, just like prescription drugs,…
A doctor from the United Kingdom has raised concerns about an ongoing health epidemic he believes is “costing hundreds of thousands of lives” around the world. Dr. Aseem Malhotra, a cardiologist with the UK National Health Service and trustee of…
We all know that smoking is harmful, potentially lethal, and that the nicotine in tobacco is addictive. Even with government warnings on cigarette packs, billboards, and commercials alerting people to the dangers of cancer and heart and lung diseases, 44.5…
Antibiotics and antivirals have long been considered essential tools in the fight against infections. However, with the growing resistance of bacteria and viruses to these drugs, it has become crucial to explore alternative methods for protecting ourselves from infections. One…
We often equate medicine with health — if you’re sick, you must need a drug to cure the sickness. However, this mentality has led to the rise of antibiotic-resistant “superbugs.” The modern approach to healthcare tends to focus on treating…