According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 90% of American women take some medication during pregnancy.3 It’s best to seek advice about safe medications during pregnancy from your Obstetrician and Gynecologist. Common over-the-counter medications can be harmful, putting you and your fetus at risk of premature birth, developmental delays, birth defects, and even … Read more
After years of living independently and discreetly, Jane knew what to expect after receiving her terminal diagnosis. She didn’t want to be bedridden or cared for by someone else in such a deeply personal way. Because of this, she wanted to control her death and chose to end her life by dying in California under … Read more
A drug approved to treat excessive daytime sleepiness may help ease symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in adults, according to a small pilot study. not getting relief from currently available treatments. Solriamfetol is a non-stimulant medication approved for the treatment of narcolepsy (sudden episodes of sleepiness) and obstructive sleep apnea (marked by cessation of breathing … Read more
Dr. Keith Roach Dear Dr. Roach:I am concerned and have worried for some time about whether my prescriptions in the mail will be compromised, since they are in the car with the sun shining through the windows heating them up. Additionally, plastic bottles containing prescription medications release toxic emissions when they are exposed to the … Read more
The final verdict is that coffee is very good for your health. However, there are countless people taking the drug and that combination can be very worrying from a medical standpoint. On a positive note, coffee contains caffeine, a performance-enhancing stimulant that increases alertness. Studies even show it reduces the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease … Read more