What You Need to Know About Clinical Trials
Here are answers to frequently asked questions about clinical trials
Medication Safety
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
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
Why Alcohol Affects You More As You Age
As you get older and your metabolism slows, that one glass might feel like much more — and that can be bad news for your overall health
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
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
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
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
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.
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.
Success of Covid Antiviral Pills Hinges on Access to Speedy and Accurate Tests
U.S. testing capacity continues to be plagued by supply-chain bottlenecks, staffing shortages, intermittent spikes in demand and results that can take hours — or far longer
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
Struggling to Quit Smoking? Your Genes Might Be at Fault
How environment, behavior and genetics affect nicotine dependence
Fewer Diabetes Patients Are Picking up Their Insulin Prescriptions – Another Way the Pandemic Has Delayed Health Care for Many
Although insulin is a vital component of diabetes management, the pandemic has led many patients to forgo the prescriptions they need
Want to Manage Postsurgical Pain Without Opioids? There Are Other Options.
How to work with your OB-GYN to make a pain management plan for a better recovery after surgery