Medication It’s not hard to guess what the most widely used drug in America is. It’s aspirin, with over 50 billion dollars spent on it yearly. Aspirin comes in tablets, chewing gum, capsules, or suppositories. It is also combined with other medicines in both prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Because aspirin is really an acid (acetylsalicylic […]
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WELL-BEING CBD (or cannabidiol) oil may be purchased in many pharmacies and other stores. It is claimed to treat more than 50 health conditions like sleep problems, anxiety and pain. But, experts say there’s little evidence that it works for most of them. What is CBD? CBD oil comes from the cannabis plant. Cannabis plants
SELF-CARE CORNER Unused or expired medications pose a health risk to you and your loved ones. Getting your medicine cabinet up to date should be part of your yearly spring cleaning. Medication left lingering in your cabinet is problematic for several reasons: * Expired medication can make you sick or fail to work as expected.
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SELF-CARE CORNER Taking a low dose aspirin every day can lower the chance of a heart attack. But that doesn’t mean that a daily aspirin is right for everyone. The National Institutes of Health says some people take aspirin each day – but they shouldn’t. The NIH has new guidelines about who should or should
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MEDICAL NEWS Medications improve the quality of life for many people. When you have a medical condition, the right medication can make all the difference. Polypharmacy refers to the use of multiple medications, generally in the range of 5-10 each day. It is common in older adults; however, anyone who struggles with more than one
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WELL-BEING Many people use vitamins, herbs, and other supplements. But sometimes, supplements aren’t safe or helpful. Follow these 3 S’s before you take vitamins, herbs, or natural remedies. 1.Say something to your doctor.Supplements can interact with medications. Some are not safe if you have health conditions. Your doctor can tell you whether certain supplements are
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MEDICAL NEWS Antibiotic resistance happens when bacteria change in a way that the antibiotics that used to treat them are less effective or not effective at all. As a result, stronger, more expensive antibiotics are needed to kill the same bacteria. People who develop antibiotic-resistant infections are more likely to need treatment in a hospital
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MEDICAL NEWS Antibiotics do not fight infections caused by viruses such as colds, flu, most sore throats, bronchitis, and many sinus and ear infections. Instead, symptom relief might be the best treatment option for viral infections, advises the CDC. Get smart about when antibiotics are needed-to fight bacterial infections. When you use antibiotics appropriately, you
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SELF-CARE CORNER As we approach the peak season for colds and flu, many people turn to over-the-counter medicines for relief. And if you have a stuffy nose (known as nasal congestion), you may be thinking about taking a decongestant. What are decongestants? Decongestants are medicines designed to relieve stuffiness and pressure in the nose and
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MEDICAL NEWS Be wary when watching those ads for drugs on TV because 6 out of 10 claims could potentially mislead you, say researchers in an article in the Journal of General Internal Medicine. False claims are illegal, but some claims were misleading, left out important information, exaggerated facts, provided opinions, or made meaningless links
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