Health

Patient-Friendly Half of patients do not comply with prescription label directions. Here are reasons why with suggestions for improving medication adherence.

Neurologists Increase in dementia cases may be linked to common prescrip­tion medications. Fortunately, one of the most common is excluded.

Nutritional Food Many fish oil products are rancid before consumers get them home. Weigh risks and benefits of fish oil supplements.

Patient-Friendly Despite disposal of needles and diligent sanitation of most hospital surfaces, many patients develop secondary infections and medical complications.

Educational There are several reasons why taking an antibiotic might actually make us feel worse. People sensitive to mold may experience symptoms exacerbated by antibiotics derived from penicillin.

Educational Too much heat, either too quickly or over an extended period of time, may prevent our bodies from efficiently cooling through perspiration.

Women Opioids quickly address both emotional and physical response to pain. Whatever alternative treatment is offered should do the same.

Women Are you under abnormal stress, unsuccessfully masking a personal tragedy, or simply skipping required nutrition? These situations can overshadow an ordinarily pleasant personality, causing social conflicts.

Women What do you do when the personality familiar to you, your family and friends swaps with an unpleasant alter ego? Is it a harmless fantasy?

Women Which is more expensive, medical insurance premiums and deduc­tibles or the lack of health care? The answer may shock you.