When blood tests point to liver failure, you need to figure out quickly whether drugs or supplements you are taking could be responsible.
One reader found that elevating the head of the bed resulted in much better sleep patterns. It is also affordable, without side effects.
Asthma inhalers containing steroids calm inflammation in the airways and help with breathing. Do they increase the risk for fractures?
Are your medicines messing with your mind? Could memory problems be due to drugs rather than aging or dementia? Beware anticholinergics.
Shedding pounds fast has become a hot topic with new weight loss medicine liraglutide and semaglutide (Wegovy). What are the pros and cons?
Guidelines recommend regular aspirin use to prevent second heart attacks. In the poorest countries, though, this cheap drug is underutilized.
A physician survey and Congressional committee report are critical of the FDA's accelerated approval of Aduhelm for Alzheimer's disease. Why?
Nerve pain (neuropathy) can be incredibly challenging. FDA-approved drugs can have unexpected side effects including fatigue, dizziness and brain fog. Lyrica and weight gain is another complication.
Are common over-the-counter and prescription drugs capable of raising your risk for dementia? Which medicines are caught in this tangled web?
Prescribers don't always warn patients that some medications can sensitize the skin to the sun's rays and lead to bad sunburns.
Jardiance is being advertised on television. Watch the smiles, singing and dancing! There are also some serious risks. What are they?
Surgery while on Ozempic or Wegovy or other GLP-1 agonists such as Victoza, Saxenda, or Mounjaro requires special caution. Beware aspiration!
If you are like most people you use an aluminum antiperspirant daily. What happens if you stop? Body odor, right? Now there's an explanation.
Memory loss is a terrible challenge. Might commonly prescribed medications or OTC antihistamines be to blame?
Metformin (Glucophage) is the most popular drug for type 2 diabetes, but it can be hard on the GI tract and kidneys. Metformin vs. cancer?
Semaglutide can help people lose serious weight. But what happens to Wegovy weight loss when you stop using the drug? Will you regain pounds?
Are you taking care of your liver? Most Americans take their livers for granted. Coffee and soft drinks have different impacts.
When can you sue the drug company for disability or death? If you have been warned of an adverse drug reaction you could be out of luck.
TNF blockers like Enbrel, Humira and Remicade treat IMIDs like psoriasis and rheumatoid arthritis. Can they also cause these conditions?
Will Mounjaro (tirzepatide) become the next big weight loss drug? How does it compare to Ozempic? What side effects should you be aware of?
Is alcohol for longer life real or a myth? How many drinks count as moderate alcohol consumption? Does stress reduction increase longevity?
A diabetes drug makes headlines! Is metformin a miracle because of anticancer and anti-aging activity or a menace due to serious side effects?
Doctors rarely test for Lp(a), but 1 out of 5 people have high levels. Statins raise Lp(a) but a low-carb diet lowers this key risk factor.
Have you ever experienced tinnitus? When your ears ring it can be devastating! What causes this problem? Many medicines can do it.
Many countries permit pharmacists to prescribe behind the counter drugs such as antivirals, antibiotics, and asthma meds. Why not in the US?
You could use herbal medicine to reduce anxiety and treat insomnia. Digestive upset is a downside to ashwagandha. So is withdrawal.
Amlodipine is one of the most popular blood pressure meds in the pharmacy. But amlodipine and dizziness is a common complication. What else should you know?
Diagnostic mistakes are common, often leading to permanent disability and death. A new study suggests 795,000 people are harmed annually.
How good is Leqembi against Alzheimer's? Who can take it? What are the side effects? How much will it cost? Will Medicare pay for it?
One reader is delighted with the way Dupixent (dupilumab) controls symptoms of eczema. This injection is pricey, however, and also has side effects.
Have you ever had the experience of drinking a cup of coffee and then having to head for the bathroom pronto? Can coffee make you poop or is it a myth? Find out!
Most doctors prescribe NSAIDs like celocoxib, diclofenac, meloxicam or naproxen for knee arthritis. Which is safer, curcumin or NSAIDs?
The FDA has approved Opill (norgestrel) a progestin-only oral contraceptive. Can OTC birth control pills like Opill be used safely?