Hidden dangers lurk in your medicine cabinet, and you might not even be aware of it. Over-the-counter (OTC) flu medications containing fever reducers can potentially increase the chances of spreading the flu, which may lead to more severe cases and…
Steer clear of statins before surgery: The hidden risk for seniors If you or a loved one over 70 years old is scheduled for surgery, it’s crucial to pay attention to the medications taken in the three months leading up…
Are you taking antidepressants to help cope with emotional pain? While these medications might provide relief, there’s a concerning long-term side effect you need to be aware of. Researcher Paul Andrews at McMaster University in Canada found that people who…
Do you know that some blood pressure medications can potentially increase the risk of cancer? Specifically, calcium-channel blockers, which are commonly prescribed, have been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer in women who take them for more than…
Imagine facing the tough challenge of dealing with diabetes and then finding out that the medication you’re taking may be causing you to gain weight, making it even harder to manage the disease. Well, that’s exactly what happens to some…
Imagine sitting in your doctor’s waiting room for a check-up or to discuss a minor health concern. Little do you know that there might be an unacceptably high risk of you leaving with more health problems than you walked in…
Are you tired of the vague symptoms and feeling dismissed by doctors? You’re not alone. A study out of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health found that young adults between the ages of 18 to 24…
It’s a dangerous situation: doctors who have little or no contact with pharmaceutical sales representatives are significantly slower to adapt their prescriptions based on new information. In fact, they can take over four times longer to change prescriptions when a…
Did you know that a common orthopedic surgery could be completely worthless? Each year, 500,000 Americans undergo this expensive and ineffective treatment. The procedure in question involves the repair of degenerative meniscal tears in the knee. However, recent research has…
Imagine walking into your local pharmacy and unknowingly purchasing a one-way ticket to the grave. It may sound like a bad movie plot, but the reality is that drug poisoning is far too common in the United States, with a…
It’s no secret that the pharmaceutical industry is big business, spending billions on TV and other advertisements to promote their drugs. What may come as a surprise, however, is the shocking amount of misinformation in those drug ads. A study…
Have you ever stopped to think about just how many items you purchase from China? It might be time to start, especially when it comes to pharmaceutical drugs. Experts are raising concerns about the dangers that have gone undetected in…