Brand VS Generic Medications - Is Brand Name Always Best?

Brand name medications are usually more expensive than their generic counterparts. But, in the world of pharmaceuticals, do you get what you pay for?

Internet - The Growing Marketplace For Purchase Of Prescription Drugs

The Internet has emerged as a huge marketplace for purchase of prescription drugs. But a consumer should be careful of the counterfeits. The pharmacists should also ensure the provision of drugs safely and securely.

Indigestion, Acid Reflux, Heartburn - Do You Need To See Your Doctor?

Probably three out of every four people who suffer from indigestion never seek medical advice: they relieve their symptoms by a few changes to their lifestyle. However, there are signs that you should consult your doctor. Read this article to find out when you should treat yourself, and when you should see a professional.

Indigestion, Acid Reflux, Heartburn Tests - Barium X-Rays

Barium X rays are used nowadays far less than in the past because in most cases an endoscopy examination will give all the information needed. However, some GPs may not have access to a hospital department offering an endoscopy service and so may refer their patients for a barium X ray instead. Read this article to find out the basics about this form of test.

Peptic Ulcer Helicobacter Pylori - Breath And Antibody Blood Tests

If you are thought likely to be suffering from peptic ulcer disease, tests will be needed to determine whether your stomach is infected with Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori). This article introduces the 'breath test' and 'antibody blood test'.

Living With Nail Fungus Can Be Frustrating

People who live with frequent nail fungus outbreaks are constantly looking for ways to prevent and cure the problem. Because recurring nail fungus infections may be the sign of a more serious underlying health problem, you should see your doctor if the problem doesn't go away in a timely manner.

Antidepressants and Ventricular Septal Defects

Paxil use among pregnant women has been linked to the development of Ventricular Septal Defects in their babies. A Ventricular Septal Defect is a serious, life-threatening heart defect.

Modern Medicine - The Leading Killer In The United States

Drug abuse does not necessarily have to apply to only the gangs on the streets and the lost adults and older hippies. In fact, drug abuse among prescription drugs contributes to one of the leading causes of death, the modern medical industry.

Honey As A Medicine

What most people don't know is that honey, in addition to tasting good, has an antibacterial activity, due primarily to hydrogen peroxide formed in a slow-release manner by the enzyme glucose oxidase present in honey. Some honeys are no more antibacterial than sugar, while others can be diluted more than 100-fold and still halt the growth of bacteria. The difference in potency of antibacterial activity found among the different honeys is more than 100-fold.

Psoriatic Arthritis Drug Approved To Fight Chrohn's Disease

The popular drug Humira which is currently used to treat Psoriatic Arthritis was approved on Feb. 27 by the FDA to treat adult Chrohn's disease.

Side Effects With Using Hydrocortisone Cream As Eczema Treatment

Hydrocortisone creams are often used to treat eczema. Find out the dangers of using hydrocortisone creams for prolonged periods of time.

How To Wipeout Cushing's Disease

Cushing's disease or cushing's syndrome is a disease that many health professionals are still learning about, but with advances in technology, alternative treatments have proven to work best for suffers of the disease.

How To Treat Arthritis Naturally

Information about treating arthritis naturally, without drugs.

I Will Watch My Friends Die

The most ominous words ever uttered by a disaster preparedness expert stated simply that given the current state of hospital preparedness and the current rate at which facilities are becoming disaster ready, there will be no meaningful level of preparedness in this decade unless someone blows up a hospital. This may seem a bit extreme, but declassified documents show that Al Qaeda seeks to steal an ambulance and blow it up at a major American trauma center.