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Fitness Prescription - Would You Comply?

There are plenty of reasons why I feel guilty when I skip out on exercise. But as a breast cancer survivor, I know that regular vigorous exercise can ... Read More »

Childhood obesity is on the rise - and so is this

Skyrocketing childhood obesity rates have an unwanted side effect -- more kids are being put on prescription medications to combat related chronic ... Read More »

Decoding Rx Instructions

I have a total love/hate relationship with medicine. Although I value science and medicine, quite often I can't stand the affects they have on me. I ... Read More »

Effects of fruit juice on medication

A small glass of 100% fruit juice is a good part of a healthful breakfast, right? If you're on certain prescription medications, your fruit juice may ... Read More »

Unecessary drugs to blame for too many unecessary deaths

Every so often, we hear news reports about accidental deaths or overdoses due to over-prescribed, often unnecessary drugs or surgery. But these seems ... Read More »

Workplace Fitness: Looking for an edge in all the wrong places

The world is filling up with people, and that means competition in all kinds of different areas of our lives. But maybe one of the most noticeable, ... Read More »

Some meds can deplete the body of nutrients

Did you know that many prescription drugs have some less than desireable effects? No, I'm not talking about that litany of disgusting physical ... Read More »

Can you name your drugs? Many can't

Can you remember the exact names of all the drugs you're taking? If you can, you're one of the few -- a new study shows that many people think they ... Read More »

Kentucky sues OxyContin manufacturer

In what could be considered one of the wackier lawsuits in recent medical history, the state of Kentucky is suing Purdue Pharma over its pain relief ... Read More »

FDA wants pharmacists to dole out more prescriptions without doctor's orders

Now this is something that boggles the mind. The FDA said this week that it may want to increase the number of medicines available to customers that ... Read More »