In this edition of The People’s Pharmacy, Joe and Teresa Graedon also hear from a reader who checks their prescriptions before leaving the pharmacy counter.

Stomachaches and pains can occur for various reasons, including constipation, gas, and heartburn. In some cases, ...

Some people use baking soda on their face as a scrub, face wash, or mask. Learn the risks and possible benefits.

Bicarbonate soda, aka baking soda, has many uses around the home. This easy baking soda hack will eliminate odors and keep ...

Lithium-ion batteries have long dominated the market as the go-to power source for electric vehicles. They are also increasingly being considered for storage of renewable energy to be used on the ...

Later, Brown learned the horrifying truth: It wasn't a supplement. It was sodium nitrite − a hazardous chemical compound Bennett ordered to use for ending his own life. Shortly after using the ...

Sodium valproate was sold under brand names such as Epilim in the UK, in France it is better known as Dépakine. Marketed since 1967, it has been found the drug "can cause problems for a baby's ...

Recent studies show that swapping regular salt for potassium-enriched, reduced-sodium salt improves blood pressure; reduces the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death by as much as 14 percent ...

Finding a balance between flavor and health is a challenge for cheese lovers who are watching their sodium intake. While cheese contains essential nutrients like calcium and protein, it's also a ...