How do you prevent mosquito bites? DEET, picaridin, vitamin B1? If that fails, how do you stop the itch of mosquito bites? How about HEAT?
Readers have found that an Indian Ayurvedic herb, ashwagandha, can help ease anxiety, overcome insomnia and relieve joint pain.
A simple saline solution can help rinse out nasal passages and ease sinus congestion. In addition, use may speed recovery from COVID-19, according to a new study.
Jock itch is a misnomer. This fungal infection can affect women (under breast rash, groin area) as well as men. Can MoM bring relief from jock itch?
Drug prices are going up! Surprised? We didn't think so. Politicians keep promising to lower high drug prices and keep failing miserably.
Restless legs syndrome can be mysterious. Most people do their best to cope with RLS. But did you know that some meds like antihistamines trigger RLS?
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.
If you have ever developed a blister while exercising you know how disruptive it can be. What can you do to prevent blisters? Is aluminum safe for feet?
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.
Statins are among the most prescribed drugs in the world. Do such medications cause nerve pain (peripheral neuropathy)? Most experts say no. Are there data?
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?