Medication Posts

New daily aspirin guidelines: 3 things to know

Heart Care Oct 7, 2019

If you do not have heart disease, taking once daily aspirin to protect your heart may do more harm than ...Read More

Antibiotic resistance and kids: What you need to know

Kid's Health, Wellness Mar 25, 2019

Doctors have used antibiotics to treat bacterial infections for more than 90 years. However, research has found using the same ...Read More

Proton pump inhibitors: Do they cause cancer?

Cancer Care Jan 9, 2019

Antacids are an important treatment option for those with acid reflux. However, research in 2017 suggested that a type of ...Read More

Need medications reminders? There’s an app for that

Wellness Jan 2, 2019

When you have to take multiple medications throughout the day, it can be exhausting to remember what you took, how ...Read More

Aspirin and your heart: What you should know

Heart Care Jun 6, 2018

Aspirin is well-known for its pain-relieving abilities, but it also can have dramatic and life-saving effects on your heart health. ...Read More

Black box warnings point out drugs’ possible side effects

Wellness May 4, 2018

You may have heard the term “black box warning” for some prescription medications. This doesn’t mean these drugs are packed in ...Read More

Taking statins and love grapefruit? Read this

Heart Care Mar 19, 2018

If you’re one of the millions of Americans taking statins, and you’re a fan of grapefruit, you should talk with ...Read More

Helping your kids through antibiotic side effects

Kid's Health Dec 15, 2017

Antibiotics can come with some nasty side effects, but typically, those side effects are less of a medical concern than ...Read More

What to know about OTC pain relievers

Bone & Joint Dec 13, 2017

Acetaminophen, ibuprofen or aspirin, which pain relief medication is right for your sports injury or ailment? Several options are available ...Read More