Medicines and Sex: Not Always a Good Mix
For both men and women, it takes a complicated chain of events to move from arousal to a satisfying orgasm. The mind has to stay
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Drug Interactions
Drug Interactions By Chris Woolston, M.S. Remember those high school chemistry experiments in which you mixed two harmless chemicals and got a bizarre reaction? You
5HTP
What is 5-HTP? Short for 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan, 5-HTP is a natural stepping-stone between a nutrient in our food and a crucial compound in our brains. Specifically,
Seniors and Substance Abuse
Is substance abuse a problem among seniors? While the nation wages war on marijuana, cocaine, and other street drugs, roughly one out of five seniors
History of Generic Drugs
Generic drugs are nothing new. Back in the 1920s, the company that made Bayer aspirin fought vigorously to keep generic versions off the shelves. The
HIV and AIDS
What is AIDS? It’s a disease that first surfaced in 1981, when scientists discovered a previously unknown human retrovirus linked to the outbreak of a
Hallucinogens
“One pill makes you larger/and one pill makes you small But the ones that mother gives you/don’t do anything at all Go ask Alice/when she’s
Generic Drug Safety
Are generic drugs safe? According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), generic drugs are just as safe and effective as their brand name counterparts.
Cold Sores FAQ
What are cold sores? Cold sores, also known as fever blisters, are small red sores that occur occasionally on or near your lips or in
DHEA
What is DHEA? DHEA is the most abundant steroid hormone in our bodies. (Hormones in this category include estrogen, testosterone, and cortisone.) DHEA, short for
Generic Drug Savings
Why would you ever take a generic drug when you could stick with a trusted brand name? In a word: price. Generic drugs contain the
HIV Medications
Do I need to take medication if I’m HIV-positive? Back in the mid-1980s — before doctors really knew what caused acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
Generic Drugs
Whether you’re shopping for soda or blue jeans, chances are you’ll recognize a brand name. Companies like Coca-Cola and Levi Strauss Co. have spent billions
How Much Do You Know About Protecting Your Liver?
Your liver keeps you alive by filtering dangerous toxins from your blood. So what are you doing to return the favor? It’s up to you
What Are Generic Drugs?
Whether you’re shopping for blue jeans or CD players, chances are you’ll end up buying a known brand. As consumers, we tend to trust the
Adherence and the Gender Gap
If you’ve attended a large family reunion lately, it may come as no surprise that women tend to outlive men. In the United States, the
Herb-Drug Interactions
What herb-drug combinations should I avoid? Herbal supplements are popular these days, but very few people have given up on mainstream medicine. Most of us
How to Use an Inhaler
The first step you will take with your inhaler is to prime it before you use it the first time. It should also be primed
How to Adhere to Your Medication Schedule
Medicines don’t do much good when they never leave the bottle. And yet the American Heart Association estimates that 12 percent of all Americans don’t
Medications: What to Ask Your Doctor
For all of the good they do in the world, medications can also be extremely risky. Even if you take your medication exactly as you’re