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
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Narcan Nasal Spray Is Now Available Over the Counter. Should You Get It?
Here’s why the lifesaving medication naloxone — commonly known by the brand name Narcan — should be in your medicine cabinet
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
Answers About Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha’s all the buzz these days for relieving stress and fatigue. But is there anything to it?
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
Using for Two
Our webinar, Healthy Pregnancy, Healthy Mom: Reducing Barriers to Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder, addressed challenges and support for women with opioid use disorder
Designing Less Addictive Opioids, Through Chemistry
One potential way to make opioids less addictive is to make them target injured tissue rather than the healthy brain
15 Minutes With Congresswoman Debbie Dingell
A champion for women's health, Debbie Dingell opens up about her recent emergency surgery and her thoughts about health care in the United States
Responsible Medicine Cabinet Cleanup
Saturday, April 24 is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day — when you can safely dispose of old or unused medications
Everyday Medications That Can Ruin Your Sex Life
Many drugs—both prescription and over-the-counter -- can cause side effects like dizziness or upset stomach. But some can affect you in surprising ways, like causing problems with your sex life.
Hidden Drugs And Danger Lurk In Over-The-Counter Supplements, Study Finds
Over the counter drugs and supplements may contain dangerous toxins or unapproved drug ingredients, so people who take them may be risking serious health problems.
What People With Diabetes Need to Know About OTC Meds
It can be tough for people with diabetes to choose appropriate over-the-counter medicines for a cold, cough or headache, a pharmacist explains.
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
Questions to Ask About Your Child’s OTC Medicine
When your child’s health care provider recommends an over-the-counter medicine, it’s important to make sure you have answers to these questions.
Protect Your Child From Accidental Poisoning
Take proper precautions to keep your kids safe.
Spring-Clean Your Medicine Cabinet to Safeguard Your Kids
When you learn that just 1 in 5 Americans locks up prescription drugs, it's not surprising to hear that thousands of children are treated for accidental medication overdoses each year.
What's Your Family's Medicine Action Plan?
Creating an action plan is one way to know that you and your entire family are using and storing medicines safely in your home.
Dosing Errors Common With Kids' Liquid Meds
Parents may give their child too much or too little medicine when dispensing liquid medication, especially if they use a dosing cup, a new study reports.
Child and OTC Medication Safety
How do I know if it's OK to give my child more than one over-the-counter medicine at the same time
Medication Safety
The first and most important step to use medications properly is to educate yourself about the specific drugs you and your family are taking and the conditions they are intended to treat.
