Cold weather can be tough on your skin. As temperatures drop and humidity levels fall, your skin loses moisture more quickly, making it feel dry, tight, and sensitive.

In October 2025, more than half a million bottles of the blood pressure drug prazosin were pulled from shelves after tests revealed nitrosamine impurities. It wasn’t the first time, and likely won’t be the last.

Warts are common, non-cancerous skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). This virus enters the skin through tiny breaks and causes extra skin cells to grow rapidly, forming a wart. Warts are contagious and spread through direct contact.

A 2025 randomized controlled trial called VitaDEx explored whether indoor exercise could prevent the usual winter drop in vitamin D—without sunlight, supplements, or weight loss.

Pimecrolimus is used to treat mild to moderate eczema in patients aged 2 years and older. It is a second-line treatment, typically prescribed when corticosteroids have not been effective or are not suitable due to side effects.

The holidays are back again. Lights go up, calendars fill, and the kitchen never seems to close. While you can enjoy the dinners, laughter, and memories, you don't have to push your health to the side.

Dry mouth is one of the most common side effects of antidepressants. A 2023 systematic review found that dry mouth was the most frequently reported oral side effect of psychotropic drugs, showing up in 91% of cases where patients experienced any mouth-related symptoms.

If you're taking a statin to lower cholesterol, you might notice some muscle aches. Maybe your thighs feel sore, your calves are heavy, or your shoulders are stiff in the morning. This kind of muscle discomfort, known as myalgia, is one of the most common reasons people stop taking statins.

A sore throat is a painful, dry, or scratchy feeling in your throat. It's often a symptom of an underlying condition, such as a common cold, flu, or a strep throat. The discomfort can range from mild irritation to severe pain, making it difficult to swallow or talk. Inflammation of the tissues in the throat, including the pharynx and tonsils, is typically responsible for these symptoms.

When planning a trip abroad, most travelers focus on the obvious essentials, passport, clothes, chargers, and snacks. But one item that’s often overlooked can be the most critical: your medication. Prescription medications, EpiPens, or CPAP machines all requires planning, when traveling internationally with them.

Every year, millions of Americans battle the flu, a highly contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza A or B viruses. While most people recover with rest and fluids, antiviral medications can shorten symptoms, reduce severity, and prevent complications, especially in high-risk groups.

On September 19, 2025, over 141,000 bottles of atorvastatin calcium tablets (generic for Lipitor®) were recalled due to a manufacturing issue. Some tablets were found not to dissolve properly, which could reduce how well the medication works in your body.

Both Tums and Pepcid are popular over-the-counter (OTC) medications used to relieve heartburn and acid reflux. While they address the same core issue, they work through different mechanisms.

Among the options for diabetes management, three primary drug classes stand out: GLP-1 receptor agonists, DPP-4 inhibitors, and SGLT-2 inhibitors. Each class works differently, offering different benefits and risks, which helps healthcare providers create personalized treatment plans that fit each patient’s needs.

Eliquis costs around $500-$600 per month without insurance. Generic Pradaxa costs $59.95 per month. This makes Pradaxa a more affordable alternative for many patients paying cash or with limited coverage.

For most healthy women under 60 or within 10 years of menopause, HRT, especially modern formulations, is considered safe and highly effective for symptom relief and long-term protection of bone and heart health.

Aquoral is a prescription spray designed to relieve chronic dry mouth. Instead of stimulating saliva production, it mimics saliva by forming a lipid-based film over the oral mucosa.

Norovirus can spread any time of year, but cases surge during the colder months, especially from November to March, with the highest numbers in December, January, and February.

Knowing the difference matters because treatments vary: antihistamines work for allergies, but they won’t help with the flu or COVID. And while colds usually just need rest and fluids, flu and COVID can sometimes require medical attention or prescription antivirals.

There’s been a lot of concern lately about whether taking Tylenol (acetaminophen) during pregnancy could increase the risk of autism or ADHD in children. While some studies have found a possible link, it’s important to understand what that really means; and what it doesn’t.