This Week in The People's Pharmacy

Despite our seeming obsession with sex on television, in movies and on the Web, Americans might know less about sex than they think. A puritanical streak in our culture tends to discourage discussion of the topic. But scientists have been...

http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2011/07/02/698-bonk-sex-re/

Q. I am 34 and have been dealing with acne since my teens. I tried everything to alleviate the problem, but nothing worked. I finally found a remedy that has helped dramatically--salt water. I mix 2 teaspoons of sea salt...

http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2011/07/04/salt-water-cleared-face-of-blemishes/

Q. I am desperate for a good night's sleep, but I hate sleeping pills. They make me too groggy the next day. Benadryl makes me absolutely stupid if I take it in the daytime. If I took it at night,...

http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2011/07/04/desperate-for-sleep/

Q. A few weeks ago, you wrote, "You as the patient have the ultimate responsibility for quality control" of your prescription. That's so wrong! I can't read the doctor's scribble, and besides it's usually in Latin. If we can't read...

http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2011/07/04/read-your-prescription/

Statin-type drugs are becoming more and more controversial with time. When lovastatin (Mevacor) was first introduced in 1987, it lowered cholesterol like magic and was hailed as a breakthrough. Since then, similar compounds have become best sellers, including atorvastatin (Lipitor),...

http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2011/07/03/do-statins-trigger-diabetes/

Q. How does a vegetarian achieve a low carbohydrate diet? I thought I was eating healthily, but my blood sugar is creeping up and my waistline is over 38 inches. A. Belly fat is linked to heart disease (Obesity Reviews,...

http://www.peoplespharmacy.com/2011/07/03/low-carb-diet-for-vegetarian/