Sharps Disposal 101
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Wondering How to Safely Dispose of Old Prescription Medicines?
Saturday, April 22, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day — when you can safely get rid of old or unused medications
9 Things You Need to Know About Vitamin D
As vitamin D makes headlines (again), it’s time to learn more about why you need vitamin D, how to get it — and how much vitamin D is too much
JoAnn Pinkerton, M.D., Speaks With HealthyWomen About Hormone Therapy for Menopause
The former president of the North American Menopause Society explains its new position statement on hormone therapy
Botox and Migraine: What You Need to Know
If you have chronic migraine disease, Botox might be able help alleviate your symptoms
How Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Complicates Other Health Conditions
Superbugs can increase infection risks
Dangerous Counterfeit Drugs Are Putting Millions of US Consumers at Risk, According to a New Study
Rogue online pharmacies frequently use social media platforms to reach potential customers
Antimicrobial Resistance Is Bad News for Everyone, but May Hurt Some Communities More Than Others
Inequalities put vulnerable people at even greater risk of harm
Answers About Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha’s all the buzz these days for relieving stress and fatigue. But is there anything to it?
The Dietary Supplement You’re Taking Could Be Tainted With Prescription Medications and Dangerous Hidden Ingredients, According to a New Study
Tainted dietary supplements could lead to harmful drug interactions
Can Melatonin Gummies Solve Family Bedtime Struggles? Experts Advise Caution
Melatonin, a hormone released by the human pineal gland that helps regulate the sleep cycle, is sold as a dietary supplement
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
In Research Studies and in Real Life, Placebos Have a Powerful Healing Effect on the Body and Mind
The concept of placebos – which are sometimes called “sugar pills” – has been around since the 1800s
How Healthcare Providers and Patients Can Limit the Spread of Antimicrobial Resistance
Antimicrobial resistance is a growing public health threat. But both patients and providers can do something about it.
Cómo los proveedores de atención médica y los pacientes pueden limitar la propagación de la resistencia a los antimicrobianos
La resistencia a los antimicrobianos es una amenaza cada vez más grande para la salud pública. Sin embargo, los pacientes y los proveedores de atención médica pueden hacer algo al respecto.
Clinically Speaking: Important Questions to Ask About Antimicrobial Resistance
Dr. Chad Sanborn explains the threat behind superbugs and suggests what to ask your healthcare provider to help keep you and your family safe
Fast Facts: What You Need to Know About Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)
Learn why AMR is a public health crisis and how you can protect yourself and your family
Antimicrobial Resistance: An Emerging Public Health Threat
More common antibiotic treatments are losing effectiveness against disease. Here's how patients and healthcare providers can act.
Why Antimicrobial Resistance Is a Threat We Need to Take Seriously
An expert explains how antibiotic-resistant bacteria affect women's health
Antibiotic Resistance Is at a Crisis Point – Government Support for Academia and Big Pharma to Find New Drugs Could Help Defeat Superbugs
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that approximately 2.8 million people worldwide are infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Tylenol Could Be Risky for Pregnant Women – a New Review of 25 Years of Research Finds Acetaminophen May Contribute to ADHD and Other Developmental Disorders in Children
Nearly 100 scholars and health care professionals are urging women to limit their use of acetaminophen during pregnancy
Should Teens Taking ADHD, Anxiety and Depression Drugs Consume Energy Drinks and Coffee?
Energy drinks are heavily marketed to teens, but they can have detrimental effects
How Religious Fervor and Anti-Regulation Zealotry Laid the Groundwork for America’s $36 Billion Supplement Industry
50% of all adults in America have used a supplement in the past 30 days, despite evidence that the majority of these supplements don't work
New Technology Can Create Treatment Against Drug-Resistant Bacteria in Under a Week and Adapt to Antibiotic Resistance
Bacteria's adaptation to survive current antibiotics, or antibiotic resistance, is on the rise