Are You Taking Dangerous Drug Combos?

More seniors than ever are taking supplements alongside their medications

Tuesday, March 22, 2016 Follow Us         Featured 1 in 6 Seniors Takes Dangerous Combos of Meds, Supplements: Study More seniors than ever are taking supplements alongside their medications, a practice that puts them at risk for dangerous drug interactions, researchers report. More than 15 percent... Read more ...  News Moderate Drinking May Not Lengthen Life, Study Suggests Despite previous studies suggesting a bevy of health benefits, a new analysis challenges the idea that drinking alcohol in moderation might prolong your life. After reviewing nearly 90... Read more ... U.S. Heart Disease Deaths Shifting South Fewer Americans are dying from heart disease compared with 40 years ago, but not all parts of the country are showing the same downward trend, a new federal government study finds... Read more ... Acetaminophen Won't Help Arthritis Pain, Study Finds Acetaminophen -- commonly known as Tylenol in the United States -- isn't an effective choice for relieving osteoarthritis pain in the hip or knee, or for improving joint function, a new... Read more ... Want to Keep an Aging Brain Sharp? Try the Stairs Aging Americans looking to maintain a healthy brain may want to switch from elevators to stairs, new research suggests. Fitness seemed key to sharper minds as people got older... Read more ... Health Tip: Make Grocery Shopping Faster and Cheaper Grocery shopping for the healthy foods you need doesn't have to be a lengthy or expensive experience. Here are suggestions from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics... Read more ... Anesthesia Not Linked to Long-Term Mental Decline, Study Finds Major surgery and general anesthesia don't cause long-term mental decline in older adults, a new study indicates. The findings suggest older patients should not put off surgery... Read more ... Senior Health Center MedicineNet's Senior Health Center gives you all of the tools necessary to maintain a healthy body and mind as you age. Get access to various senior health topics, slideshows, quizzes and medications for reference. This important topic area guides seniors through the stages of their life, as well as learning the conditions and diseases that may occur. Educating yourself for transitions into different phases of life is key to a healthy, happy, and productive life. Read more ... Health Tools   Picture Slideshows   Quizzes   Health & Living   Pinpoint Your Pain   Medical Word of the Day   More Newsletters   Diseases and Conditions   Medical Picture of the Day   MedicineNet Home