Spending time amid the gaudy neon lights of Las Vegas is exciting and fun. But a new study shows you’re gambling with your health when you’re exposed to bright lights at night.
Scientists recently found that people who spend a lot of time under outdoor light at night are the ones who most often end up on dangerous insomnia medications.
… Read MoreMost of us know that the overuse of antibiotics has caused the rise of deadly drug-resistant “superbugs.”
Thanks to doctors handing out antibiotics like candy, these powerful germs now kill 23,000 Americans every year.1
… Read MoreMillions of Americans take angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors to lower their blood pressure.
The drugs include Lotensin (benazepril), Vasotec (enalapril), Prinivil (lisinopril), Altace (ramipril), and Aceon (perindopril).
… Read MoreJust in time for the flu season, amid much fanfare, the FDA has approved a new drug to treat the flu. It’s called Xofluza.
The drug maker Genentech says it’s better than Tamiflu, the only other flu drug on the market. That’s because you need just one or two pills. Tamiflu must be taken twice a day for five days.1
… Read MoreAll painkilling drugs have side effects. But some medications are worse than others.
We’ve known for years that several types of popular over-the-counter pain relievers increase the risk of heart attack.
And a new study shows that one is far worse for your heart than others.
… Read MoreAs we age, we face an increasing possibility of having surgery.
More than half of all surgeries (53%) are performed on people over 65.1
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