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In In the United States today, one in ten people take antidepressants. And 90% of Americans drive. That adds up to a whole lot of people on the road who are using anti-depressant medication. Is this safe? Well, in controlled...

An An ear infection is a viral or bacterial infection that affects the middle ear. Ear infections cause inflammation and buildup of fluids in the middle ear, which make them painful. Ear infections usually go away with treatment from a...

Of Of course you know better than to drive while impaired by alcohol, and you would never drive while using illegal drugs. But what about those over-the-counter remedies that bring relief from common ailments, like the flu, a cold, or...

A A fever is considered a higher than normal body temperature. A fever can be caused by viruses, bacteria, drugs, toxins, or fungi. Normally a fever comes with other symptoms depending on the type of illness that causes the fever....

Do Do you have high blood pressure? If so, you may have had antihypertensive medication prescribed to you by your doctor. As is the case with many medications, there can be side effects, some of which may affect your ability...

Muscle Muscle relaxants are used to reduce and prevent muscle tightness and spasms. Spasms occur when your muscles contract involuntarily, and they can be very painful. Muscle relaxants are usually taken orally, but can also be delivered by means of...

If If you are considering donating plasma, we salute you. Plasma is not produced artificially, and it is vital when it comes to various surgical procedures. Plasma is needed in the form of donations from healthy people, and often, the...

So, So, you are planning to give blood. Good for you! Many lives are saved, every single day in America, by good Samaritans who donate their blood. Accident victims, transplant recipients and others all benefit from donated blood. Having said...

An An eye patch can be placed over one eye for various reasons such as an infection or debris in the eye, or maybe you recently had surgery. No matter what the reason is, there are some precautions you can...

An An ear infection is a viral or bacterial infection that affects the middle ear. Ear infections cause inflammation and buildup of fluids in the middle ear, which make them painful. Ear infections usually go away with treatment from a...

Migraines Migraines are severe headaches that have a number of associated symptoms with them. Depending on the person, migraines can come with sensitivity to light, nausea, vomiting, and severe pain. Whether you have had migraines for years, or are just...

If If you have been taking strong painkillers, we hope that you have been reading the instructions on your medication label. Chances are, you will find a phrase that reads something like this: “This product may cause drowsiness. Avoid using...

Do Do you have high blood pressure? If so, you may have had antihypertensive medication prescribed to you by your doctor. As is the case with many medications, there can be side effects, some of which may affect your ability...

If If you suffer from anxiety, then you know that “sinking” feeling that occurs when you encounter something that stresses you, or even when you’re not exposed to a stressor at all (free-floating anxiety). You also know that feelings of...

So, So, you are planning to give blood. Good for you! Many lives are saved, every single day in America, by good Samaritans who donate their blood. Accident victims, transplant recipients and others all benefit from donated blood. Having said...

Legal Legal stimulants range from drugs like, Ritalin and Dexamphetamine, to more commonly used substances like caffeine and nicotine. So, what are the effects? Are they safe to use when driving? It really depends on a number of factors –...