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Denmark and Britain take the same pills for old age. The gap is in ‘drugs for despair’.
Calls to reduce the use of antidepressants highlight valid issues with long-term use and withdrawal, but blanket efforts to discourage their use overlooks why they are so widely prescribed.
Historically, women with inflammatory bowel disease were advised against pregnancy. Current evidence shows modern medication use in pregnancy leads to best outcomes for mother and infant.
When parents stop a medication they need or interrupt breastfeeding earlier than intended, the impact affects both mother and child. We need better evidence and decision support.
Business is booming for fakes, worth at least US$467 billion a year worldwide. But some fake products can pose serious health risks to unsuspecting buyers.
Best known as a type 2 diabetes treatment, metformin is also being investigated for its possible effects on PCOS and ageing.
Existing digital models of the human brain risk missing out on what makes you ‘you’.
First Nations people were more likely to feel confident about their medication – and to take it – when they had advice tailored to them. And their health improved.
Scaling back Florida’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program could mean a resurgence of HIV/AIDS and increased health care costs throughout the state.
More than 6 million Australians experience migraines. Knowing how they develop could help you or your loved ones manage the worst symptoms.
There is growing concern about the medication’s potential to cause depression, anxiety and suicidal thoughts.
We swallow billions of pills each year. Most pass unnoticed. Others cause a painful and surprisingly common condition called pill-induced oesophagitis.
Your Halloween sweets might do more than cause a sugar rush. Some ingredients can interfere with medicines or trigger harmful reactions.
Managing multiple medications can be tricky, and comes with risks. Here’s what we can do about it.
Recent headlines suggested that a common heart attack drug ‘doesn’t work’ and may be fatal for women. A cardiologist reviews the evidence.
Hearing loss isn’t just caused by loud noise – some medicines can harm your ears from the inside out.
Medicines rules every traveller should know.
The dose and quality of over-the-counter products can vary significantly. But there is some evidence several supplements may help with mild to moderate depression.
Caffeine can speed up digestion, block drug absorption and even raise your heart rate when mixed with certain medicines.
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