Rethink That Daily Aspirin
Aspirin seems like such a benign drug. After all, countless millions have used it since it was invented in 1899 so it must be safe, right? Not necessarily. The fact is that aspirin, like any drug, can have potential side effects.
High Blood Pressure Drugs Help Memory, Study Finds
Our patients often question our primary care doctors in Delray Beach about ways to preserve their memory. The possibility of memory loss can be terrifying and leads people to try anything to keep it intact. This includes buying unproven supplements
Alzheimer’s Drug Approval Brings Controversy
Our primary care doctors in Delray Beach have been receiving questions from some of our patients about the new drug the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved earlier this month. The new drug, aducanumab, is the first new drug since
Taking a Second Look at Vitamin D
Our family practice doctors have cautioned in the past about the dangers involved in consuming unregulated supplement products for health. And with good reason! Many supplements—including vitamins—can have side effects, or interact with other medications you may be taking, We would
Living Well Through Menopause
In days past, if the perfectly normal transition from childbearing years to infertility was discussed at all, it was coyly referred to as “the change.” Fortunately, we’ve progressed to the point where the transition of menopause every woman experiences by
How to Store and Use Medications Safely
Prescription medications can save lives, as well as relieve acute and chronic ailments, but improper storage can affect the potency or effectiveness of many medications and supplements. In addition, heat can have an effect, not only on the drugs themselves
Do Probiotics Match Their Reputation?
They’ve been claimed to cure every ailment from diarrhea to depression, and as a result, have become a $50 billion a year industry. But our family doctors in Delray Beach want to call your attention to several new studies which seem
Antibiotics: What You Should Know
Antibiotics save lives and are essential for treating a number of common and more serious infections. But overuse leads to antibiotic resistance—that is, the danger that they will not work when needed. This is particularly alarming in light of a new
Sorting Out the Confusion On CBD
In the last couple of years, CBD has become such a popular product that it’s even appearing in convenience stores that post large signs in their windows: “We have CBD!” If you think it’s a good idea to purchase a
The Dark Side of Kratom
Given the magnitude of the opioid epidemic plaguing the country, it’s understandable that many would prefer to turn to alternatives for treating their chronic pain, or even withdrawal from opioids. One of those alternatives, the herbal supplement kratom, has become