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Supplements, OTCs May Hurt Your Kidneys
One in five men and one in four women in the United States are estimated to have chronic kidney disease, and most people who have it don’t know it. Find out how you can protect your kidney function.
New Daily Aspirin Recommendations: Are They for You?
A federal panel has issued a new recommendation that some people who have never had heart disease should take a low dose of aspirin every day. But following this advice has potential risks.
3 Questions to Ask Before You Take Pain Relievers
If you check your medicine cabinet right now, there’s a good chance you’ll find over-the-counter pain relievers. You might find acetaminophen, aspirin, ibuprofen or naproxen. But do you know whether you can safely take these drugs? For many people, if you follow dosing instructions, the answer is yes. But if you follow the news, you … Read More
What Hidden Dangers Are Inside Your Medicine Cabinet?
When we take them at the right dosage and under a physician’s care, drugs offer many benefits. It’s also important to be aware of possible side effects. Below, find commonly used drugs and some caveats about their use. OTC pain meds, prescriptions and supplements Over-the-counter medicines, common prescriptions, and nutritional supplements can have serious effects … Read More
Heart Patients: 3 Common Medications You May Need to Avoid
If you’re being treated for a heart condition, medicine cabinet staples such as aspirin and ibuprofen may not be good for you. The same goes for certain antibiotics. Studies have found that these common medications can increase risk of bleeding, clotting, arrhythmia and even death for some heart patients. Know the risks before you take: … Read More
Should You Take Aspirin If You Are on Blood Thinners? (Video)
Aspirin. It’s one of the oldest drugs in medicine. As it continues to be valuable, we also keep learning new things about aspirin. Recently, a lot of evidence suggests that if you don’t have heart disease, you probably should not take aspirin. If you do have heart disease, you probably should take aspirin. What’s murkier … Read More
Medical Advances That May Affect You
Medicine changes so fast that doctors are hard-pressed to stay on top of the latest developments. That’s why they attend national medical meetings. At these meetings, they learn the latest information in their specialty. The annual meeting of the American Heart Association (AHA) is one of the largest in the world. From the thousands of … Read More
Are You Sensitive to Aspirin? Here are Some Reasons Why
Contributor: David Lang, MD, Chair of Department of Allergy and Immunology, Cleveland Clinic Aspirin can be very helpful in treating many conditions — from a headache to heart disease. However, when some people take this simple wonder drug, they experience one of a few types of adverse reactions, known as aspirin sensitivity. There are three groups of … Read More
4 Natural, Drug-Free Ways to Fight Your Migraine Headaches
A bad headache can temporarily stop you in your tracks. Chronic migraines or tension headaches can be debilitating. But you don’t always have to reach for ibuprofen to get relief. According to integrative medicine specialist Melissa Young, MD, there are more natural ways to manage and prevent these types of headaches – therapies you can … Read More