Why Bacteria Are Becoming Drug-Resistant
People suffering from bronchitis, flu, and other ailments often leave their doctor’s office with a prescription for antibiotics— even though in many cases... continue reading
Antidepressants: The Scary Truth
30 million Americans take medication to treat depression, but for most people, antidepressants serve mostly as a placebo, scientists now say. Antidepressants... continue reading
NSAID’s Link to Heart Attacks
Many people don’t think twice before taking painkillers to ease everyday aches and pains. But new research adds to mounting evidence that commonly used non... continue reading
Prescription Antidepressants: The Scary Truth
30 million Americans take medication to treat depression, but for most people, antidepressants serve mostly as a placebo, scientists now say. Antidepressants... continue reading
Prescription Meds Tied to Depression
As the U.S. suicide rate ticks up, a new study has found that more than a third of Americans are taking at least one prescription drug that could raise their... continue reading
Popular Medications Tied to Brain Damage
Your favorite cold medicine could be shrinking your brain. A new study reveals that drugs used to treat colds and a range of other common health issues,... continue reading
Enhancing Antidepressants
Antidepressants are only effective for about one-third of people who take them. But new research has found that combining these drugs with certain supplements,... continue reading
Natural Solutions
Conventional doctors have long used painkillers called nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) to ease inflammation – such as ibuprofen, naproxen,... continue reading
New Study Warns: Stomach Acid Drugs Can Kill
A new study says the drugs many take for acid reflux and excess stomach acid may be worse for you than the disease itself. In fact, stomach acid drugs have now... continue reading
Painkiller Dulls Empathy
Acetaminophen helps dull the pain of some 52 million Americans each week, but new research suggests it could also blunt their sensitivity to other people’s... continue reading