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10 Medications That Don’t Mix Well With Coffee
Learn how coffee can change the way your body absorbs certain drugs, reducing their effectiveness and causing unpleasant side effects.

New Study: Shingles Vaccine May Offer Dementia Protection
A recent study found that adults who receive the shingles vaccine may be less likely to develop dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Tips to Avoid a Yeast Infection
Yeast infections are common and most women will have have at least one in their lifetime. Learn how to recognize the symptoms and simple tips for prevention.

Is Your Child Tossing and Turning? This Could Be to Blame
If interrupted sleep happens often and causes behavior or mood changes, it may be a sign of a condition called restless sleep disorder.

Why In-Office Blood Pressure Checks Can Be Misleading
For some people, blood pressure readings in a medical setting can be higher or lower than what is typical for them. This can potentially delay diagnosis and treatment or lead to unnecessary treatment.

Can Creatine Boost Your Brainpower?
A proven supplement for improving muscle performance and recovery, creatine has been drawing attention for its brain health benefits.

Is Chiropractic Treatment Right for Your Back Pain?
Evidence supports chiropractic spinal manipulation for lower back pain, neck pain and certain types of headaches.

Taking Supplements? Watch Out for These Common Interactions
Whether it’s for better sleep, thicker hair or improved gut health, supplements can often interact with each other and with commonly prescribed medications.