Long-Term Prescription Painkiller Abuse Linked To Erectile Dysfunction
It is a known fact that prescription painkillers when used for a long time can lead to many health problems like addiction, changes in mood, etc. Now, in a new study, researchers have found that they can lead to erectile dysfunction in men later in life.
Medications Your Pediatrician Might Prescribe For Colicky Pain In Infants
When parents suspect their child is in pain, they’re eager to try anything that could possibly make the baby feel better. Pediatricians usually avoid prescribing medications to infants with colic, but various treatments are available.
Do Simethicone Baby Gas Drops Help Relieve Colicky Pain In Infants?
Simethicone drops are an over-the-counter drug used to treat symptoms of bloating and gas. They belong to the antiflatulent class of medications, and they’re widely used to treat colicky pain in infants, but their efficacy is debatable.
Are Drug Ads on TV Causing Us to Overmedicate?
Don't let the media persuade you to "medicalize" every health concern. Sometimes the best solutions are non-drug solutions - that may save you from side effects and having to spend $6,000 a year or more at the pharmacy.
What You Need to Know About Alprim, When Natural Cures for Bladder Infections Don't Work
The antibiotic Alprim, also known as trimethoprim, is one of the most important medications all over the world for treating urinary tract infections. Here are some simple suggestions for using it more effectively.
Report Says U.S. Doctors Prescribe Too Much Drugs And Don't Think About Alternative Treatments
There is no doubt that prescription drugs are usually beneficial and can be life saving in many instances. However, many a times, these prescriptions are either unnecessary or inappropriate, leading to dreadful side effects.
Overuse Of Drugs In Animal Farming Linked To Antibiotic Resistance In Humans
In 2005, the news services began carrying stories nearly every day about methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, also known as MRSA, a common skin infection that had developed the ability to survive antibiotic treatment.
Americans Take Antidepressants Without Diagnosis of The Conditions These Drugs Typically Treat
Americans and their physicians often like to solve problems by taking a pill. Tens of millions of Americans take antidepressant pills, however, without having the anxiety or major depression the medications were designed to treat.
Aspirin, Tylenol (Paracetamol), Or Ibuprofen: Which Over-The-Counter Painkiller Should You Choose?
Got a headache? Sore muscles? Arthritic pains? A fever? Which over-the-counter painkiller should YOU choose to feel more comfortable?
Does Your Doctor Care More About Drug Company Payoffs Than About You?
A Consumer Reports study found that more than half of Americans believe the drug prescriptions their doctors write is influenced by kickbacks their doctors receive.