What is Naproxen? This prescription medication is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) with analgesic and antipyretic properties. NSAID medicines are used to treat pain, redness and swelling and fever. Naproxen is mostly used to relieve inflammation and joint pain of arthritis, osteoarthritis, spinal arthritis and tendonitis. It...
Tramadol is prescribed to treat moderate to severe pain in adults. Unlike other pain relievers, Tramadol is not considered a controlled substance in many countries (U.S. and Canada, among others), and is available by prescription. Use of Tramadol Tramadol is used by people who suffer from chronic...
There are high blood pressure signs you should be aware of, regardless if you are taking birth control pills or not. However, for most high blood pressure sufferers, recognizing signs can be easier said than done. The reason is because high blood pressure generally has...
Study shows Rasilez®, the first and only approved direct renin inhibitor, reduces a marker of heart failure severity and is well-tolerated. Rasilez® (aliskiren), the first new type of high blood pressure medicine in more than a decade, is generally well-tolerated and can potentially reduce the severity...
Xenical is a prescription medication used to help people who are overweight lose weight. It may be right for you if your BMI (body mass index) is 30 or higher, or you have a BMI of 27 or higher and have other risk factors, such...
A lot of people love peanuts, but for an unfortunate few, eating peanuts and other foods that cause food allergies, death could result. An estimated 2% of adults and about 5% of infants and young children in the US suffer from food allergies. Allergic reactions to...
In the midst of an exploding national healthcare crisis, there's much talk about slashing drug prices and cutting health insurance company profits. While these are valid debates, many physicians are actually offering an equally controversial solution: cut their pay. Hearing a physician suggest a pay cut...
If you are looking for a natural way of helping to control high blood pressure then a great place to start is by modifying your diet. A diet designed to reduce blood pressure should include plenty of fresh, fruits and vegetables as they contain essential...
You've probably got hundreds of recipes in your collection but maybe not all of them are as healthy as you'd like them to be. Which is likely a shame as there's a good chance that some of those recipes are amongst your favorites. How do you...
Tresaderm is one of the most commonly prescribed pet drugs on the market today. It is used to treat ear and skin conditions even when the underlying cause is not known. Only Tresaderm contains the unique combination of active ingredients that makes it the proven...
Most Americans are not getting enough vitamin D, a fact that may put them at risk for developing cancer, according to a landmark study conducted at Creighton University School of Medicine. The study followed older women for 4 years. During that time, the women who were...
With more than 2 million Americans alone suffering from bipolar symptoms, it is little wonder so many people have questions about this condition. This serious mental illness can be rather scary to confront, but arming oneself with the right answers to some of the most...