Strep Throat
Surge in Strep Infections Makes Amoxicillin Shor…
You have heard the expression that everyone complains about the weather but no one does anything about it. The same thing could be said of drug shortages. The FDA says that it is not responsible. And …
Show 1352: Home Tests, Tech and Tools to Improve…
Only a few decades ago, most households had very limited ways of measuring their members’ health. There were thermometers to tell if someone had a fever. A bathroom scale could tell if you were losi…
Beware Strep Throat…AND F-Throat!
Some weeks it seems as if there is way too much bad health news. Everyone seems to be suffering from an upper respiratory tract infection. This “tripledemic” is overwhelming hospitals across the c…
Do Antibiotics Interact with Oral Contraceptives…
Here's a riddle for you: When does 1+1= 0 and 3 simultaneously? The answer: When a woman takes antibiotics together with birth control pills. That's because the antibiotics can reduce the effectivenes…
Ringing in Ears (Tinnitus) Can Be Devastating
Tinnitus is an invisible disorder. Others cannot see or hear the buzzing, chirping, hissing or ringing sounds that affect tens of millions of Americans. That is why it is so hard for people with tinni…