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Common Dietary Supplements that Interact with Drugs
| December 28th, 2017
Dietary supplements, including vitamins and herbal formulas, are heavily marketed throughout the U.S. Many supermarkets and drug stores have large sections devoted to them. While many supplements are safe, it’s important to remember that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration doesn’t hold them to the same standards that it holds prescription and over-the-counter medications. Unfortunately, dietary
Read More2 Questions to Ask Your Doctor if You’re Prescribed a New Drug
| December 19th, 2017
Going to your doctor and getting a prescription for a new medication can make you feel hopeful about the future of your health. After all, drugs are designed to help cure diseases, reduce pain and inflammation, and treat the symptoms of chronic conditions. Unfortunately, not all drugs are safe. In fact, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Read MoreWhat Are the Differences Between Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma?
| December 12th, 2017
People who are exposed to asbestos may be at risk of developing deadly conditions in and around their lungs, including mesothelioma and lung cancer. Both conditions cause similar symptoms during their development, including coughing, shortness of breath, chest pain, unexplained weight loss, and fatigue. Both conditions are serious and can even be fatal, but some of
Read MoreWhat Should You Do if a Medication You Take is Recalled?
| December 5th, 2017
Most drugs released in the U.S. are safe for patients to take. But occasionally, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determines that a drug is potentially dangerous due to contamination, a violation of manufacturing policies and regulations, lack of sterility assurance, mislabeling, sub-potency, and many other reasons. The FDA’s website contains a list of recently
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