(Natural News) It remains unclear whether antidepressants are an effective treatment for depression in adults, according to a recent review. Published in BMJ Open, it revealed that previous clinical trials and existing studies do not provide conclusive evidence that antidepressants can treat symptoms of depression better than alternative treatments. Depression: Types, symptoms and causes Depression is […]

(Natural News) Aspirin is one of the most widely used medications in the U.S., both as a prescription drug and as an over-the-counter drug. According to the Drug Facts label on medication products, aspirin can be used to relieve minor complaints, such as headaches, pain, swelling and fever. Aspirin is also prescribed by physicians for other purposes […]

(Natural News) A recent study by researchers from the University of Manchester has found that nearly one in every 20 patients who receive medical care are exposed to some kind of preventable harm. The study, published in the journal BMJ, noted that in 12 percent of the cases, the preventable harm was so severe, it resulted in permanent disability or […]

(Natural News) Recently, every American suffering Trump Derangement Syndrome pounced on the POTUS gaffe about injecting disinfectants, but not a single person who did has given one ounce of thought to the fact that nearly everyone who gets their beloved yearly flu shot is doing just that – injecting disinfectant. If the CDC were to […]

(Natural News) A word of caution for those with hypertension: A drug you’re taking for treatment could increase your risk of a potentially serious gut problem, according to a new study. Conducted by researchers from Imperial College London, the study, published in the medical journal Circulation, found that calcium-channel blockers – a type of anti-hypertensive medication […]

(Natural News) Talk about the dose making the poison – a common class of drugs prescribed to treat Parkinson’s disease and depression can increase a person’s risk of dementia, according to a large study conducted by the University of Nottingham in England. The study, which was published in JAMA Internal Medicine, investigated the link between taking anticholinergic drugs and dementia risk. […]

(Natural News) Osteoporosis — a disease marked by weak and brittle bones —  is often associated with older women, especially those who have gone through menopause. Indeed, postmenopausal women are at high risk for osteoporosis. But this bone disease can also affect younger women, including those in their 20s, 30s and 40s. It is uncommon […]

(Natural News) People should avoid using ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatory drugs because they could increase the risk of infection by the deadly coronavirus. This advice came from a tweet made by the French Health Minister Olivier Veran on March 14 that soon gained traction worldwide. Following his social media post, the French government released an official announcement concerning […]

(Natural News) The use of steroids in the treatment of rheumatic conditions may be causing an increase in both viral and bacterial infections, according to researchers. In a study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), researchers from the University of Leeds in the U.K. found a strong association between glucocorticoids – man-made versions […]

(Natural News) Dentists are among some of the top prescribers of antibiotics in the United States, accounting for around 10 percent of all antibiotic prescriptions. A recent study, however, reports that a staggering 81 percent of the antibiotics prescribed by dentists are unnecessary. The study, led by Katie Suda, associate professor of pharmacy systems, outcomes and policy […]