Nearly all pregnant women take some type of medication, but the typical dose may be harmful for slow-growing babies. Here, the research findings…
Fill in this downloadable medication card, print out and keep it in your wallet. Having the list with you at all times…
Medication can play a crucial role in your health—if it’s used properly. To help you keep track of the medications…
More than 40 million people over age 12 are on antidepressants in the US.
Prednisone is often used to treat pain and other conditions, but it can lead to a range of side effects. Here, the potential harms to watch out for...
Joe Graedon joins Bottom Line President Sarah Hiner to discuss the common and risky practice of off label drug use.
Everyone laments the high cost of prescription drugs. But few people know that they can fight back. Here’s what to do…
Some opioid painkillers are considered more addictive than others. Here’s what the new research shows about tramadol…
Americans love being first on line to get shiny new toys. When it comes to health discoveries, step to the back of the line. It could save your life.
“Smoking weed” has moved from the dark corners of artists’ hang-outs to bright shopping centers. It’s kind of a shame.
Marijuana with higher levels of psychoactive THC can put middle-age adults & baby boomers at risk of car accidents, drug interactions, heart attacks & more.
Harms from antibiotic resistance are raising questions about when to use these drugs. What research shows is best for older adults with UTIs…
Antibiotics have saved countless lives, but the overuse of these drugs is ongoing—and posing new threats. Read on for details…
You can’t stop taking these drugs—so here are the nutritional supplements you need if you’re taking a drug for diabetes, cholesterol, blood pressure & more.
FDA warns that fluoroquinolone antibiotics (Cipro, Avelox, Floxin, Levaquin) may increase likelihood of aortic aneurysm in people at risk.
