Fish oil supplements have come under fire recently after research found that many brands make claims about heart health that are not supported by clinical trial data. Now there’s even more bad news for these supplements: Many consumers are getting rancid fish oil pills. Nearly 10% of American adults take fish oil supplements for a … Read more
Sudafed and other common nasal decongestants containing pseudoephedrine are on display behind the counter of the Hospital Discount Pharmacy in Edmond, Oklahoma, January 11, 2005. SHOVEL hide caption toggle subtitle SHOVEL Sudafed and other common nasal decongestants containing pseudoephedrine are on display behind the counter of the Hospital Discount Pharmacy in Edmond, Oklahoma, January 11, … Read more
A recent study reveals that curcumin, a compound found in turmeric, may be as effective as the medication omeprazole in treating symptoms of indigestion, with significant reductions in symptoms observed in both treatment groups over a period of 28 to 56 days. While the study, conducted on 206 individuals in Thailand, suggests promising results, the … Read more
CNN – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reevaluating the effectiveness of phenylephrine, a drug in many over-the-counter medications that treat nasal and sinus congestion. At a hearing on Monday and Tuesday, expert members of the FDA’s Nonprescription Drug Advisory Committee are discussing the tablet form of the drug, which is used in popular … Read more