The non-medical use and abuse of prescription drugs is a serious issue in the US. Many people take prescription medications responsibly. However, according to NIDA, roughly 52 million people (20% of those aged 12 and older) take prescription medications for non-medical reasons i.e., to get high or to change their mood at least once in their lifetime.
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What’s so special about fish oil?
Fish oil is loaded with omega-3 fatty acids – docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA).
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A clinically relevant Drug-Drug Interaction (DDI) occurs when the effectiveness of one medication is altered by the administration of another drug, directed for the medical purposes.
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Some foods that are good for humans could be dangerous to your dogs.
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Pain in the leg can vary from a dull ache to an intense stabbing sensation. It can happen due to overuse or minor injuries.
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Many patients taking prescription painkillers get can become addicted to the medication. . Some may switch to heroin and can die of an overdose. The issue of overdosing drugs is so wide that the FDA has mandated black-box warning labels about the risk of abuse. But at the same time, these drugs are beneficial to manage pain.
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Ageing is inevitable but why not put it off until the last possible moment? Here are some time-tested tips on how to live younger and stay healthy, starting today!
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Pink eye or Conjunctivitis is a common condition that causes redness and inflammation of the thin layer of tissue that lies over the white part of the eye and lines the inside of the eyelid.
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Off-label prescription drug usage is very common and legal in the U.S. Despite the prominence of off-label drug use, most of the patients are unaware that they are taking an off-label drug. And doctors’ are not required to tell a patient that a drug is being used off-label.
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Asthma is a chronic breathing problem due to swelling of the lungs airways. This health condition cannot be cured, but it can be prevented and controlled.
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