Pharmacies across the country recently offered free "brown bag" medication reviews as part of National Check Your Meds Day. The awareness-raising event was established by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HSS) and Consumer Reports and this year took place on Saturday, October 21st....

Antibiotics such as Cipro (ciprofloxacin) and Amoxil (amoxicillin) are prescribed to treat a staggering range of different medical conditions, but their pervasive use could be reducing their efficacy in the long-term. The more these drugs are used, the greater the risk of antibiotic-resistant...

Everyone needs a vacation, but when traveling overseas it is important to make preparations to ensure holidays are not cut short by illness and sickness. Some simple steps include: packing prescription medications, and the prescriptions themselves; ensuring all vaccines are up to date; and checking...

The number of prescriptions filled in the United States has risen from 2.4 billion 1997 to 4.4 billion in 2016, according to figures from Quintiles IMS. With a recent Consumer Reports survey showing more than half of Americans regularly take prescription medication, the need for organized and safe...

Most of us have taken antibiotics at some point in our lives, whether to combat acne, conjunctivitis, a urinary tract infection (UTI) or one of the many other ailments physicians use antibiotics to treat. However, there are a vast number of different antibiotics available, with a wide variety of...

Sporting injuries or those caused during physical activity and exercise are among the most common in the US, particularly among the nation's children. Figures from the National SAFE KIDS Campaign and American Academy of Pediatrics suggest around 3.5 million sporting injuries are suffered by kids...

Keeping up to date with vaccinations and immunization records plays an important role in staying one step ahead of infectious diseases. It is particularly important in children and infants, with modern vaccines providing protection against a number of illnesses that can prove dangerous and...

Over-the-counter (OTC) medication offers quick and convenient relief for a whole range of symptoms, conditions and ailments, but with a bewildering variety of products available in pharmacies and drugstores, making an informed decision about OTC medicine can be a challenge for consumers. Should you...

Late spring and early summer are the toughest times of the year for many patients suffering from grass allergies and hay fever. Grasses and plants release grains of pollen to fertilize other plants, but many people struggle with allergic reactions to these pollens. These cause uncomfortable...

Over the last 12 months, one-quarter of Americans have experienced an increase in the cost of their prescription medication, according to Consumer Reports. The organization's Best Buy Drugs Prescription Costs and Concerns nationally representative survey found six out of ten patients with rising...