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Jock itch is a misnomer. This fungal infection can affect women (under breast rash, groin area) as well as men. MoM (magnesium) to the rescue.
People think Alzheimer disease is caused by bad genes or bad luck. But data link anticholinergic and antidepressant drugs and dementia.
Most people know that statins can cause muscle pain. Not many realize that there is now enough data to suggest statins can cause diabetes.
One side effect of St. John's wort, photosensitivity, can damage eyes. People may wish to consider other ways to manage depression.
Fever helps fight off infection. However, many parents treat a child's fever before it reaches a worrisome temperature.
Are you experiencing more brain fog than usual? Did you catch COVID without even knowing it? Brain shrinkage and cognitive decline can result
Readers have found that an Indian Ayurvedic herb, ashwagandha, can help ease anxiety, overcome insomnia and relieve joint pain.
Drug prices are going up! Surprised? We didn't think so. Politicians keep promising to lower high drug prices and keep failing miserably.
When treatments cause irreversible drug side effects, the permanent damage to the patient's quality of life may be incalculable.
How do pharmacists and the general public react to the reality of potentially very serious adverse effects? Is denial a common coping mechanism?
We all seek a good night's sleep. Commercials for prescription sleeping pills make them seem very appealing. There's no mention of zolpidem zombies, though.
Have you ever used duct tape or white glue to remove splinters? These home remedies can work surprisingly well, as can wart plasters.
Did you know that zinc is a really important mineral? It is especially crucial for blood sugar management. Many vegetarians could well be low in zinc.
Determining the best treatment(s) for PCa is challenging. Hormone suppression is common. Is there a link between this prostate cancer therapy and dementia?
An analysis of more than 200 trials concluded that diets and supplements won't protect you from heart attacks. But this conclusion might not apply to you.
Is cholesterol necesary for proper nerve function? Most prescribers are unaware of this idea, but statins and nerve damage in type 2 diabetes are related.
Beta blockers like atenolol, metoprolol and propranolol used to be very popular BP drugs. But the beta blocker blahs can be problematic. What else works?
Could there be a relationship between statins and low LDL cholesterol and nerve damage? A new study from Germany has produced evidence that there is a link.
The FDA says that generic drugs are equal to brand name medicines. A new book, Bottle of Lies, reveals that generic drug approval and monitoring is flawed!
Would you be upset if your health professionals didn't wear white coats? Should they ditch their ties and jewelry? What about sterilizing the stethoscopes?
Many patients are unaware of the terrible problems associated with defective medical devices. That's in part because data about faulty devices was hidden.
Are you concerned that sunscreen chemicals are absorbed into your body? Can you prevent skin damage without sunscreen or is that an impossible goal?
Have you ever taken glucosamine and chondroitin for sore joints? Did this combo raise cholesterol? Turmeric lowered cholesterol AND eased inflammation.
Why would anyone want to create brain freeze? Some people report that drinking something cold or eating ice cream can sometimes provide migraine relief.
These days there seems to be a tendency to overmedicate. Many people take a handful of pills every morning. Have doctors forgotten the story of Goldilocks?
