Nausea, heartburn, indigestion, upset stomach — anemia? Frequent sufferers of gastrointestinal symptoms may be doing more harm than good every time they reach for certain over-the-counter medications ...
It’s why I make a point to do an inventory at least once a year with my spring cleaning. You never know what you’ll catch: a ...
Nearly 90,000 bottles of a children's pain reliever have been recalled due to reports of black specs and other contaminants, ...
Compromise was needed “to make sure that we had the votes to keep this out of the hands of children… That’s the number one ...
As the common cold season continues, many college students are self-treating illnesses for the first time. With endless aisles of over-the-counter medication, it can be overwhelming for students to ...
Doctors warn that frequent self-medication with painkillers, antibiotics or antacids may damage kidney function over time. Here's how common medicines affect kidney health.
A GP has shared the most common mistake hay fever sufferers make every year, and you're probably guilty of it. Spring is ...
Georgians who want to buy a controversial anti-parasitic drug may soon be able to pick it up from their local pharmacist ...
This concerning trend poses serious risks to the health and safety of young people, prompting calls for collective action from parents, schools, and community organisations.
How can the safety risks of over-the-counter (OTC) medication for seniors be minimized? And can this occur without increasing the workload of pharmacy staff? These pressing and potentially life-saving ...
As the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority reviews the scheduling status of codeine following the growing non-medicinal use of codeine-containing medicines, experts have warned that the ...
Did you know that some of your favorite everyday foods, drinks and even some over the counter products can interfere with your medications? These items can make some ...