_ COVID-19: What People with High Blood Pressure Need to Know By Jane Farrell articleMost people have concerns about staying healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those with a chronic condition such as high blood … Read More→
_ DrivingSome Medicines and Driving Don't Mix By Jane Farrell articleIf you’re taking a medication, is it safe to drive? Most likely, yes. Still, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration … Read More→
_ Heartburn/GERDRead This if You Take Ranitidine Medicines By Jane Farrell articleThe federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has learned that some ranitidine medicines, including some products commonly known as the … Read More→
_ Drug UseThink Before You Click: Buying Online Drugs Can Be Deadly By Jane Farrell articleIllegal online websites are the new street drug dealers. Abusers of controlled substances, prescription drugs which are strictly limited in … Read More→
_ Vision HealthWatch Out for "Fashion" Contact Lenses By Jane Farrell articleCosmetic contacts lenses – also known as costume or decorative contact lenses – can change the way your eye looks … Read More→
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_ TravelTraveling Abroad with Medicine By Jane Farrell articleIf you’re planning to bring your prescription or over-the-counter medicine on your trip, you need to make sure your medicine … Read More→
_ Vision HealthYou Need An Eye Exam Now. Here's Why. By Jane Farrell articleWith all our other health concerns, we may be inclined to skip getting an annual eye exam, but in fact … Read More→
_ Prescription DrugsToo Many Antibiotics Still Being Prescribed By Jane Farrell articleAlthough it’s well known that antibiotics are over-prescribed, the drugs are still given to patients at surprisingly high rates, according … Read More→
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_ Buying Pet Medicines Online: Ensuring Products Are Safe By Jane Farrell articleEditor’s note: Buying your pet’s medications online may be tempting in terms of cost. But you need to approach the … Read More→
_ Vision HealthFive Reasons to Get An Eye Exam By Jane Farrell articleAugust is National Eye Exam Month. Lighthouse Guild, the leading not-for-profit healthcare organization preventing vision loss and related health issues, … Read More→
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_ Medical ResearchPaper or Electronic: Which Kind of Prescription is Better? By Jane Farrell articleThe way a dermatology prescription is written – paper or electronic – can influence whether a patient fills it and … Read More→
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