October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. An international campaign aimed at raising awareness and educating the public about the disease, its causes, prevention, early detection,…
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Author: Pedro Rodriguez, MD
Don’t Flush Your Medications!!!
Having discussed “expired” drugs in the previous two posts, this is a good time to address the proper disposal of medications. Never Flush Medications Down…
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The Truth About Drug Expiration Dates – Part II
We previously discussed how the concept of an expiration date, as it relates to medications, is a misnomer. Research shows that many drugs retain their usefulness…
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The Truth About Drug Expiration Dates – Part I
When Does a Drug Expire? The short answer is: No one really knows. That’s because the “expiration date” found on a drug is merely a…
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If You’re Keeping Score at Home, That’s an Error (on the Vitamin D Advice)
If you follow Major League Baseball, you’ve probably heard of Gabe Kapler. Kapler enjoyed a respectable career as an MLB outfielder, and is currently the…
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Of Wrinkles and Mad Cows
To believe the hype, collagen supplements are nothing short of the Fountain of Youth – in convenient powder form. Collagen is supposed to vanish wrinkles, improve skin elasticity,…
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Why am I told to drink plenty of fluids when I’m sick?
We’ve all heard it at some point in our lives, when we’ve gotten sick: “Drink plenty of fluids.” But have you ever wondered about the…
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