Do Flu Shots Protect You from Alzheimer Disease as Well as Influenza?
Several studies suggest that flu shots protect older adults from dementia as well as from infection. Regular immunizations seem to work best.
Will Stopping an Antiperspirant Cause Bad Rebound Body Odor?
Antiperspirants change the bacterial balance of your armpit...and not in a good way. If you stop, rebound body odor can be bothersome.
Ibuprofen and High Blood Pressure: A Dangerous Reaction!
Do you ever have aches and pains? Almost everyone does. Do you reach for an OTC pain reliever? There is a link between ibuprofen and high blood pressure.
Coping with Anxiety During Really Stressful Times
Are you feeling anxious? There's good reason given the headlines of late. How are you coping with anxiety? Are you taking anti-anxiety drugs?
New Analysis Disputes Dogma that All Seniors Need Statins
Patients following recommendations from the American College of Cardiology need statins as they get older. That's most men over 64!
How Could Heartburn Drug Help Plantar Warts?
Although the research is not promising, many readers report that taking cimetidine (Tagamet) can help plantar warts go away. Medical supervision advised!
Can Your Medicines Cause Insomnia?
Hundreds of medicines cause insomnia. Statins like simvastatin may do it. So can corticosteroids and the BP drug amlodipine. Were you warned?
NasalCrom (Cromolyn Sodium) Is Surprisingly Helpful for Allergies
Are you sneezing, sniffling and congested? Are allergies making you miserable? Antihistamines and corticosteroids are popular. NasalCrom is another option!
Beware Kidney Injury From the Triple Whammy!
Some common medications are linked to kidney injury when taken together ("triple whammy"): NSAIDs, diuretics and ARB or ACEi BP medications.
Should You Take Aspirin for your Heart? Does Your Doctor Know for Sure?
Is it worthwhile to take aspirin for your heart? The experts weigh in with new recommendations. How will you make the right decision?
Have You Had Lasting Pain from a Shot?
Some readers have experienced lasting pain in their shoulders following a vaccination. This may be due to the shot being administered to the wrong site.
Tylenol & Alcohol: Acetaminophen Side Effects!
Can you take Tylenol PM and alcohol together? We got spanked by a company spokesman, but the label is confusing! It says to avoid alcohol!
Serious Side Effects of Voltaren Gel Are Scary!
People think that what goes on the skin stays on the skin? Topical NSAIDs get into tissues. Do doctors know the side effects of Voltaren Gel?
If Acetaminophen Is Killing People, Why Should You Trust Tylenol?
Is Tylenol riskier than you think? A study from Canada notes that too much acetaminophen is responsible for liver toxicity! Do warnings work?
Does Your Medicine Pose a Cancer Risk?
Establishing a drug-induced cancer risk may take 5 to 10 years or longer. The FDA rarely requires such long-term research. What can you do?
Heartburn Drugs like PPIs Are Linked to Dementia
Should the FDA reconsider allowing PPIs to be sold OTC? There's growing evidence that PPIs are linked to dementia. A Swedish study shows how.
Is Lp(a) the Best Kept Secret in Heart Disease?
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.
Should You Worry About Vision Loss from Viagra?
The likelihood of serious vision loss from Viagra is low, but a recent study confirms it is real. Report ANY changes in eyesight promptly!
Reclast Side Effects Incapacitate Patient
Reclast is a once-a-year injection for osteoporosis. That means it is LONG-LASTING. For those who have Reclast side effects, that's trouble.
Pain Reliever Confusion: Aspirin | Advil | Aleve | Excedrin
Are you suffering from pain reliever confusion? What's best? Aspirin, Advil, Aleve, Tylenol or Excedrin? Learn about the differences.
Popular Blood Pressure Pills Under Cancer Cloud
Millions of people take ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers) like losartan and valsartan. Is there a cancer cloud hanging over these drugs?
Show 1275: The Vicious Cycle of COVID and Diabetes
Research now reveals a link between COVID and Diabetes. Millions of people could now be at risk for type 2 diabetes because of long COVID.
Is Your Medication Causing Nightmares?
When sleep is disrupted with terrifying dreams, it makes sense to consider medication causing nightmares. Statins and Steroids are culprits.
PPIs and Kidney Damage | Nephrologist Spanks GI Doc
Proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) are popular with GI docs. But is there a link between PPIs and kidney damage? What about PPIs & kidney stones?
Statins and Cataracts: Why Did It Take So Long to Uncover This Connection?
The evidence is accumulating that statins and cataracts are linked. Why has this complication been ignored for so long? Were you warned?
Do Statins Save Lives? Doctors Don’t Agree!
How good are statins for preventing heart attacks in primary prevention? More important, do statins save lives? Read surprising new results.
Is Dupixent a Super Solution for Bad Eczema?
One reader is delighted with the way Dupixent (dupilumab) controls symptoms of eczema. This injection is pricey, however, and also has side effects.
Doctors and Patients Confused About Statins and Muscle Damage
The FDA lists myositis and rhabdomyolysis as serious statin side effects. What is the connection between statins and severe muscle damage?
How Can You Ease Heartburn Symptoms?
You don't have to take a PPI like omeprazole to ease heartburn symptoms. Other medications and nondrug approaches like baking soda can help.
Lisinopril Side Effects Can Be Life Threatening: Beware Angioedema and ACE Inhibitors!
Lisinopril and other ACE inhibitors can cause a serious complication: angioedema. The face and neck swelling of angioedema could result in death.
Is Fish Oil Linked to Heart Rhythm Changes?
How risky is fish oil or purified EPA in Vascepa when it comes to heart rhythm changes called atrial fibrillation? Learn about absolute risk!
Will Certo and Grape Juice Help Your Sore Knees?
Drinking a concoction of the liquid pectin Certo and grape juice appears to ease knee, shoulder or hip pain for many people. Will it help you?
Xeljanz XR Side Effects and Complications for Treating RA
Xeljanz XR is an oral medication for rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis. It is very pricey, and it has some very serious side effects.