What causes gout? Learn all about gout (gouty arthritis), gout symptoms, diet, medications, and treatment.
Spring is in the air, and wedding season is gearing up for many soon-to-be wed couples. Getting married is a momentous, happy occasion, but it can also equal a lot of stress. The next few articles, we’ll help you navigate the rollercoaster that is wedding planning. We’ll cover everything from staying fit and healthy, to...
Linda Quimby, Registered Dietitian, talks about a dietary approach that helps reduce high blood pressure. In this video Linda will answer the following quest...
Opioids are the medical system’s go-to for moderate and severe pain, but they come with a price. Find out the ways in which opioids affect both your body and your mind, and why so many people become addicted.
In addition to alcohol and cigarettes, safe medications during pregnancy are vital. Find which prescription medications to take or avoid.
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likes helping people through the process of improving a skill. In his spare
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Here's what allergy medications you can offer babies and toddlers by age to help minimize seasonal sneezing, sniffles and itchy eyes.
The Pediatric Insider © 2014 Roy Benaroch, MD Ah, spring is here. Time to plant my little seedings. Time to wash the yellow pollen off my car. And time to sniffle, sneeze, and snork. Confused by al…
Here's how to make sure your medication helps you rather than hurts you.
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If you've recently watched television, read a magazine, or run across any fibromyalgia information online, there's a good chance you know the names of some top fibromyalgia medications. Fibromyalgia pain can be debilitating, and many doctors swear by drugs like Lyrica, Cymbalta, and Savella. On the other hand, patients
It's important to safely dispose of unused and expired prescription medications, says Lori Bertrand, retail pharmacy manager at MD Anderson. Learn about National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day and other options for safely disposing of medications.
Drug overdoses and missed medication are serious safety issues for seniors. Here are some medication safety tips for keeping our loved ones out of danger.
Diuretics, commonly called water pills, are the oldest and least expensive class of drugs used to treat high blood pressure. They help the kidneys eliminate sodium and water from the body. This process decreases blood volume, so the heart has less to...
Prescription drugs cause over 100,000 deaths per year and cause another 1.5 million people to experience side effects so severe they must be hospitalized. Adverse drug reactions are now the fourth leading cause of death in the US. (1) Every medication carries some risks and memory loss is a very common side effect. THE TOP 3 TYPES OF DRUGS THAT CAUSE MEMORY LOSS If you are taking any prescription medication, the odds are that it falls into one of these three categories of…
WebMD explains how to talk to your doctor about choosing medicines that work best for your lifestyle and won't break your budget.
A diet focused on natural, organic food is essential to maintaining a healthy body, but the majority of food is laced with preservatives to make it last longer on supermarket shelves. Some of these preservatives may harm you when eaten in large quantities, explains the Center for Science in the Public Interest. Organic foods contain no...
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Nourish your body with real, whole foods. You can't outrun your fork!
The guests have clamored excitedly through the door. They’re wildly excited for the holiday meal. But first, tempt their taste buds with these bright and salty kale chips. These low-carb snacks are going to evaporate from the bowl!