Tag: medication

When pain overtakes you, your first response may be to pop a pill. But drugs like opioids and ibuprofen may not be the safest...

We're fortunate that when we turn on the tap, we have access to an unlimited supply of drinking water. Considering 783 million people do...

In a welcome move more characteristic of a non-profit organization than a multi-million dollar pharmaceutical company, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has announced plans to make its...

The use of over-the-counter (OTC) cold medications is a multibillion-dollar industry — millions of individuals reach for these medications once the initial cold symptoms...

Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. The idea that we’re unwittingly ingesting Prozac each time we drink a glass of tap water sounds like...

We all know that natural foods like vegetables, fruits and healthy fats contain beneficial nutrients that build up the body’s systems and work to...

When it comes to trick-or-treating, there's always some degree of anxiety for parents. As children walk door to door, collecting candy from strangers, safety...

The American public needs to understand and accept this simple truth: Diet pills are poison! They are not a magic cure for weight loss, and they will...

Patients with AIDS and cancer are now facing even greater risks to their health due to an almost criminal price increase for a drug...

For most people, taking medications when needed is a simple enough thing. However, if you suffer from celiac disease, then it may not be...