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12 Essential Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Taking Antibiotics

Make your antibiotic medication as effective as possible by getting these answers before you leave the doctor's office or pharmacy.
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9 Questions You Should Be Asking Your Pharmacist—But Aren’t

Drug safety experts reveal the nine questions every consumer should ask their pharmacist to avoid...
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The Hidden Dangers of Common Over-the-Counter Medications

These are the hidden dangers of some over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, which can do more harm...

The Real Difference Between Aspirin and Ibuprofen—and When to Take Them

You might think aspirin and ibuprofen are interchangeable when it comes to pain relief, but...

The Danger of Swallowing Pills Without Water—It’s Not Choking

Think popping an Advil on the fly is totally harmless? You won't believe what can...
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14 Ways to Lower Triglycerides Naturally

Are your triglyceride levels elevated? Here are the ways you can bring that number down...

15 Medical Reasons for Your Loss of Appetite

Causes for a loss of appetite range from the common cold to a serious illness...

10 Bizarre Side Effects of Common Medications

Blue urine? Weight gain? A hairy tongue?! Watch out for the strange things that can...
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10 OTC Medications and Products You’re Using All Wrong

Just because you can buy a medication over the counter doesn’t mean it’s always safe....

What Are Nootropics—and Can They Really Make You Smarter?

We all want to focus longer, think faster, and be more creative, and some say...

10 Medication Mistakes That Are Hurting Your Health

Are you making any of these mistakes? These 10 guidelines will help you take your...

The 11 Most Expensive Prescription Drugs in America

Some prescription drugs cost patients more in one month than you'd pay for a new...
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This Is When It’s OK to Take Expired Medication

Research suggests that many medications are still safe and effective years—or sometimes even decades—after the...

17 Everyday Medication Mistakes That Could Make You Sick

Medical experts share the most common medication mistakes that you should avoid to make sure...
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7 Silent Signs of Serotonin Syndrome

Symptoms can range from mild to severe—and if left untreated—can even be deadly.
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7 Common Medications That Can Contribute to Weight Gain

You may be healing your body at the expense of your waistline. Here's what to...

Your Ibuprofen Habit Could Be Keeping You Weak—Here’s Why

When it comes to working out, there's no shortage of diehards who love to tell...

7 Things You Need to Know to Avoid Drugged Driving

It's easier than you think to become a drugged driver. A family doctor offers advice.

7 Common Medications You Didn’t Know Could Worsen Sun Damage

You know some medications have side effects such as fatigue or stomach upset, but a...