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DRUGS AND SUPPLEMENTS
Why Are Prescription Drugs Expensive?
Why do pharmaceutical companies charge Americans so much for drugs? Around the world, consumers pay much less for the same products. Here's what you should know.
If You Take Vitamin D, You Might Need Magnesium
Vitamin D is widely prescribed, but fewer people know they might need to take magnesium as well. Shortages of both are linked to several health problems.
Do Diet Pills and Supplements Work?
There are proven, healthy ways to lose weight — but there’s no pill or supplement you can take to make pounds magically disappear.
Combination Pill Reduces Heart Disease Deaths
People who take a “polypill” containing a combination of three heart drugs are more likely to stay on their medicine and less likely to have a heart attack.
Who Should Take Statins?
Popular prescription statins for heart problems aren’t a substitute for healthy living, but they can help millions of people avoid cardiovascular disease. Here’s what you should know.
What You Need to Know About Supplements
The belief that supplements are harmless because they’re “natural” is a myth. They may not contain what you think, and they’re not necessarily harmless.
Drug Interactions with Alcohol
Few people know that alcohol interactions with medications like acetaminophen, ibuprofen, blood thinners, and Viagra can be dangerous. Here's what you should know.