HEALTH
Health disparites undermine AmericaWASHINGTON, D.C.-- Health disparities are creating economic burdens for families, communities and the United States health care system. Across the country, infant mortality and chronic diseases continue to affect people of color at rates far higher than those for whites. More » |
Easy access belies over-the-counter drugs? health risksStephanie Andrews learned her lesson the hard way. Like most people, the 36-year-old mother of two, who asked that her real name not be used, underestimated the potency and impact of the over-the-counter (OTC) drugs she was taking to relieve her abdominal cramps. More » |
Medication Safety: The dos and don'ts of prescription drugsTimothy Velasquez, 67, is like a lot of people - rarely, if ever, did he extensively question the details of his prescription drugs. If questions were few to his doctor, they were even less to his pharmacist. "I trusted those guys," he said. "They put [the drugs] in a bag and I walked out." More » |
Medicine: A lifeline -- when used correctlyWhether you have a chronic health issue like diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure or a curable illness like the flu or pneumonia, medicine prescribed by your doctor can be a lifeline. When taken properly, medications can help you live a longer, healthier life. The tips below will help you gain the greatest benefit from the medicines you need, while helping to stretch your health care dollars. More » |
