If you’re older, you may wonder if it’s too late to quit smoking. Or you may ask yourself if it’s even possible to quit at your age, especially if you’...
Q: I’ve had toenail fungus for years. Is there a way to get rid of it and to prevent it from coming back?
A chronic cough lasts more than 8 weeks. Common causes are upper airway cough syndrome (UACS), asthma, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and smoking.
Influenza — commonly called “the flu” — is a contagious disease that spreads around the U.S. every winter, usually between October and May. Flu is caus...
Almost all of us experience tension-type headaches now and then. But frequent tension headaches can interfere with your daily life. Aside from taking over- the...
Q: I’m 35 and my skin looks like a teenager’s sometimes. What can I do about adult acne?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy have developed federal guidelines for disposing of prescriptio...
Q: I try to avoid sunburns for myself and my family. But sometimes one of us gets too much sun. What should we do to treat a burn?
Pharmacists are the medication- management experts on your healthcare team. They can do much more than just dispense medications. Ask your pharmacist about:
During the hot summer months, drinking enough water is important, whether you’re playing sports, traveling or just sitting in the sun. Keeping the body hydra...
Learning more about vitamins and minerals can help you make better decisions, about your nutrition and your health. Let’s take a look at the B vitamins. They in...
The blood glucose checks you do at home are a key part of taking good care of yourself and your baby before, during and after pregnancy. Blood glucose targets ...