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What is cannabis (CBD) oil? Here’s what you need to know
Drugs & Medicine

What is cannabis (CBD) oil? Here’s what you need to know

The use of CBD oil is popular in alternative medicine for ailments like anxiety and arthritis. Experts weigh in on whether it actually works.
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9 questions you should be asking your pharmacist, but aren’t

Drug safety experts reveal the nine questions every consumer should ask their pharmacist to avoid medication errors.
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15 Alzheimer’s breakthroughs that give hope for the future

Find out what scientists are focusing on to hopefully prevent and reverse the effects of Alzheimer's disease.
13 amazing medical discoveries from the amazon
Drugs & Medicine, HealthSmart

13 amazing medical discoveries from the Amazon

The Amazon Rainforest is home to around 40,000 classified plant species – here are 13 plants, the discovery of which, has helped treat serious medical conditions.
9 times ibuprofen won’t work – and could be dangerous
Drugs & Medicine

9 times ibuprofen won’t work – and could be dangerous

Scientists are beginning to realise that ibuprofen may not be as benign as we thought. Here’s when you should just say no.
10 ways to make vitamins and minerals work better for you
Drugs & Medicine, Tips/Advice

10 ways to make vitamins and minerals work better for you

From proper scheduling to mixing and matching the right combinations, these are the expert tips you should follow to get the most from any vitamins and minerals.
12 trusted home remedies that will only make you worse
Drugs & Medicine, HealthSmart

11 trusted home remedies that will only make you worse

Natural doesn’t always equal safe when it comes to your body.
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Drugs & Medicine

Digital doctors are coming to you – virtually

With the rise in telemedicine, you no longer need to leave your home to receive medical care
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When medicines do more harm
Drugs & Medicine, Heart/Blood Pressure

When medicine does more harm than good

If you’re older, you are at risk from the major problem of over-prescribing.
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Need Pain Relief? Grab a Beer Instead of an Aspirin

The next time you reach for an aspirin, consider cracking open a brew instead.
I Am an Adult Living With ADHD
Drugs & Medicine, Mental Health, Thought-provoking

I Am an Adult Living With ADHD

A growing number of parents are learning they also have ADHD after witnessing their kids get diagnosed.
Researchers Confirm Chocolate Is Good for Your Brain
Drugs & Medicine, Fitness, Mental Health

Researchers Confirm Chocolate Is Good for Your Brain

This is the definition of a win-win.
Everything You Need to Know About Meth
Drugs & Medicine

Everything You Need to Know About Meth

Instant Answers: Amphetamine and methamphetamine.
Could Your Diet Stop Some Medicines From Working?
Drugs & Medicine

Could Your Diet Stop Some Medicines From Working?

Fasting regimes like the 5:2 diet may help weight loss, but intermittent fasting may also stop some medications from working well.

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