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April 22, 2024/Primary Care

Why You Should Avoid Alcohol on Antibiotics

Even a little alcohol can slow your recovery, so it’s best to wait until after you finish your antibiotics before imbibing

anticoagulant pills
March 19, 2024/Primary Care

What To Avoid When Taking a Blood Thinner

Bleeding is a risk and warrants taking care, but the reward of this lifesaving medication is great

Birth control pack, with an overlay of a hand holding other pills and tablets
March 13, 2024/Women's Health

What Medications Interfere With Birth Control Pills?

Certain seizure medications, HIV treatments, antibiotics or herbal supplements can make your oral contraception less effective

Variety of medication pills and tablets and liquids
February 22, 2024/Primary Care

Is It OK To Take Expired Medicine?

Some types of expired meds may not be harmful, but they probably aren’t worth the risk

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person reading a CBD oil bottle with cup of tea
August 9, 2023/Mental Health

Should You Try CBD- and Hemp-Infused Drinks?

These recently popular drinks claim to relieve anxiety and stress, but more research is needed

A teenager prepares to take some Benadryl with a glass of water.
February 1, 2023/Children's Health

Why Social Media Challenges Can Be a Recipe for Disaster — When They’re Real

Talk to your child about the dangers these viral videos pose to their health

childproof locks on cupboard doors while toddler plays
October 4, 2022/Children's Health

A Guide To Childproofing Your Home

Install cabinet locks, outlet covers and safety gates to keep your child safe

Splitting pills
March 7, 2022/Primary Care

Is It Safe To Split Pills?

Cutting pills is a normal — and potentially dangerous — practice

Regulating medication and stepping up the meds
November 14, 2019/Heart Health

What Does ‘Titration’ Mean?

The short answer from a heart failure expert

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