Two Meds Better Than One for Many With High Blood Pressure
By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, Oct. 5, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Nearly half of Americans have high blood pressure and only 24% have it under control, but what's the best…
Some Diabetes Meds Might Also Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
By Amy Norton HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, Aug. 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Older adults who take certain diabetes drugs may see a slower decline in their memory and thinking skills, a…
Many Generic Meds Cheaper at Costco Than Medicare
By Robert PreidtHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, July 7, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Can Costco beat Medicare Part D when it comes to prescription drug prices?Apparently so, claims a new study that…
Best Blood Sugar Meds for Type 2 Diabetes
By Steven Reinberg HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, June 29, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- You have type 2 diabetes, and you are already taking an old standby drug, metformin. But you still need…
Your Blood Pressure Meds May Protect Your Memory
By Amy Norton HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, June 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Older adults who use certain blood pressure drugs may retain more of their memory skills as they age, a…
6 Reasons Bipolar Patients Don’t Take Their Meds
By Cara MurezHealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, May 19, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Not taking prescribed medications can lead to relapse, hospitalization and increased risk of suicide for people with bipolar disorder, yet…
Widely Used BP Meds May Raise Skin Cancer Risk
By Cara Murez HealthDay ReporterMONDAY, April 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Most people are familiar with common sun-protection advice, from wearing and reapplying sunscreen…
What Happens When You Stop Your ADHD Meds?
When Dana Rayburn learned she had ADHD in her 40s, her doctor prescribed Adderall. She did well on the drug for a few years, but then her insurance stopped covering…
What Happens When You Stop Your ADHD Meds
Like many adults with ADHD, Justine Ruotolo took a stimulant (in her case Adderall XR) for her symptoms. Then, about 11 years ago, she started meditating. Shortly after that, she…
Certain HIV Meds May Trigger Weight Gain
By Alan Mozes HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, March 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- A commonly prescribed component of the life-saving antiretroviral drug cocktails used to treat HIV may trigger weight gain, new…