Elisabeth Rosenthal writes for KFF Health News about why you should not trust drug ads on TV...
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A recent study found that patients benefit as much from aspirin post-surgery as they do from costly...
Medicare Part D drug coverage stunts are rampant
When it comes to Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage, one thing’s for sure: Medicare...
How to treat a runny nose?
Are you taking DayQuil or Sudafed PE for a runny nose? It’s probably time to stop. An FDA...
Five ways to ensure the people you love are safe and healthy
At least once a year, every caregiver should engage the older people they love in what can be...
Herbal remedies, including supplements, can cause serious harm
More than 150 million Americans take dietary supplements and herbal remedies. Most of them fail to...
Should you be taking aspirin every day?
When it comes to health care, everyone needs options tailored to their particular needs...
Avoid opioids to treat dental pain
Teresa Carr writes for Consumer Reports on the best drugs to treat dental pain. Hint: Avoid...
More than one in three older adults could be taking...
Should you be taking all the medications you are taking? With medicine, sometimes less is more. ...
Coronavirus: Why are older adults most at risk?
You might be wondering why it is that older adults are most likely to be at risk if they get...