Tag: pills
Avoid These 3 Medications If You’re Taking Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple cider vinegar might have some pretty awesome uses, but it can also have some nasty side effects, too. On its own, apple cider vinegar has...
6 Secrets The FDA Doesn’t Want You To Know
Most people believe that “FDA-approved” means that the benefits of an approved item clearly outweigh any potential risks you might experience. The FDA, after...
Would You Take A Digital Pill That Allows Others To Track...
Cindy doesn’t always take her medications as prescribed. That can be a problem because this twenty-something mother of three has been diagnosed with schizophrenia....
Is Your Elderly Loved One On A Dangerous Medication? Check This...
Even without dementia, my dear 87-year-old uncle couldn’t keep track of all of his medications even if he tried. That’s because his med list...
Who Has The Prescription To Remedy Soaring Drug Prices?
Recently, a friend of mine got stung by a bee. An unexpected allergic reaction prompted her to visit the ER. Every year, about 100...
The Many Dangers of NSAIDs — What to Do Instead
We totally get it — pain is detrimental to living life, and must be dealt with swiftly if we are to continue to function. However,...
Global Spending on Drugs is on the Rise
An unprecedented 1 trillion dollars will be spent on medications in 2014, and experts believe that number will hit 1.2 trillion dollars by 2017....
The Majority of Americans are on Prescription Drugs: 5 Easy Ways...
A recent study found that 7 in 10 Americans are now on prescription drugs. Fifty percent of those on prescription drugs are taking two...
Sleeping-pills Skyrocket Emergency Room Visits
Question: I'm having a hard time sleeping and I was wondering if there were sleeping aids out there that you recommend? - Dorothy O.,...
The Downsides of “There’s a Pill for That”
Is true health really as easy as popping a pill? What happens when we stop taking the pill or the contents of the pill...
