It’s officially cold and flu season, that magical time of year when the whole world feels like one big puddle of snot. And the worst part? There’s not much you can do. There’s no... Read more >>

There are two scents that remind me being a sick kid: brandy and Vicks VapoRub. Whenever I had a cold, those were mom mom’s go-to remedies. She would make me a glass of hot water, honey, and... Read more >>

It’s common to pick up a prescription and see stickers warning about the possible interactions with other medication. I always expect to see the little drowsy eye that cautions against drinking... Read more >>

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition in which a woman’s hormones are out of balance. It can cause problems with your periods and make it difficult to get pregnant. PCOS may affect the... Read more >>

Recently, while I was strolling through my local drug store, I came to a halt in the pain relief section. I had never really thought of it until then, but if I were a looking for a specific type of... Read more >>

My father recently reflected on our family’s introduction to the scary world of American surgery. I thought the thesis captured my own fears, frustrations, and internalized irony. It soon... Read more >>

When I was a kid, I had a secret weapon against being sick: The Three Amigos. Whenever I was home from school with a cold or flu, my mom would pick up a copy of my favorite movie, and I’d watch... Read more >>

Stinging nettles, much like its equally misunderstood friend the dandelion, is a wonder herb hiding behind a prickly reputation. Found throughout the country, mostly in shady or wet spots, nettles are... Read more >>

As Director of Research with the Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program at the Mayo Clinic, physician Amit Sood combines alternative and Western medicine to treat a range of problems, from... Read more >>

The number of people using the internet to buy medicine has increased over the years. Of course it is convenient, but are you aware of the possible hazards? Possible Risks of Buying Medicines from... Read more >>