Eyeglasses are used to correct a variety of defects in your vision such as myopia (nearsightedness) and hyperopia (farsightedness.) The optical properties of your lenses are known collectively as your eyeglass prescription. An ophthalmologist or...
Eating a healthy diet and exercising on a regular basis is the healthiest and most effective method of losing weight, according to the Mayo Clinic. However, if you have an extreme weight problem, you may be able to supplement your current health...
You may perceive vitamins as harmless nutritional aids, but it's smart to seek information about possible interactions between the vitamins you take and the prescription medications your doctor prescribes. Interactions between drugs and vitamins...
Prescription medications create financial difficulty for many people who live without health insurance and for those who do not have adequate prescription drug coverage. Individuals faced with the decision of providing food for their families, or...
Prescription medications are effective in treating or managing conditions ranging from high blood pressure to urinary tract infections. However, many prescriptions are expensive and difficult to afford without insurance coverage. Consult a list of...
Allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, affects one in five Americans, according to MayoClinic.com. Allergic rhinitis is an allergic condition that causes cold-like symptoms, such as a runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, nasal congestion and postnasal...
Prescription smoking cessation aids can be a powerful asset to someone who is attempting to quit smoking. Nicotine nasal sprays, nicotine inhalers and non-nicotine medications like Zyban and Chantix are just some of the prescription products that...
Opiate drugs are those that are derived, either naturally or synthetically, from the opium plant. There are opiate drugs that are illegal, such as heroin, and others that are legally available with a prescription. Opiates are often prescribed to...
Millions of Americans experience seasonal allergy symptoms that don't respond well to over-the-counter drugs. Allergic reactions to plants, animals, fungi, chemicals and other substances create skin, eye and respiratory symptoms that can be severe...
Many individuals struggle with weight loss, and medications may be able to help. Obese patients who have a body mass index of 30 or greater, or 27 or greater with risk factors, are eligible for prescription weight-loss aids. These medications are...
Mumps was once a common and contagious childhood illness. Thanks to the measles, mumps and rubella, or MMR, vaccine -- introduced in 1967 -- the disease is now quite rare among American children and adults. According to the University of Maryland...
The best acne treatments and prescriptions are really dependent on the person. Factors like the severity of acne, skin type and efficacy of previous treatments often dictate what works best for you. Some products help to reduce excess oil and...
Symptoms of coughing, sneezing and runny and stuffy noses may be shared by patients with either colds or allergies. People who can't tolerate the side effects of over-the-counter drugs may need effective prescription medications for cold and hay...
Oxycodone is a prescription drug indicated for the relief of moderate to severe pain, according to the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Oxycodone is an opiate analgesic that is considered a narcotic and changes the way the brain and...
Thyroid conditions such as hypothyroidism can cause serious health problems if left untreated. Iodine is an important essential nutrient the human body requires to produce thyroid hormone. Several causes of hypothyroidism exist, including iodine...
The two main types of cholesterol are HDL and LDL cholesterol, or high-density and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. LDL cholesterol tends to cling to artery walls and restrict blood flow, possibly leading to heart disease. HDL cholesterol is...
More than 70 percent of people who smoke want to quit, according to the American Cancer Society, or ACS. Only 4 to 7 percent of them will be able to without assistance. Several options are available to help people stop smoking, including support...
Losing weight without the use of prescription medications or other medical interventions is a challenging undertaking, yet one that is far from impossible. The bottom line in losing fat and maintaining a healthy weight is that it involves a change...
Benzodiazepines, also known as "benzos," are psychotropic medications typically given to people who are suffering from anxiety. Symptoms of anxiety include a heightened nervous system, excessive worry and rapid heart beat. Benzodiazepines calm the...
Over the counter medications do not require a physician's prescription to purchase. These are cheaper medications than prescription medication and it is always cheaper to purchase store brand medications as opposed to name brand. These medications...
For celiac disease patients, living a gluten-free lifestyle is the only way in which they can control the symptoms associated with gluten intolerance. Eating gluten causes an autoimmune reaction in which the villi of the small intestine are...
Persistent vomiting, intense stomach pain, a headache, nausea and fever are a few signs that develop 12 to 72 hours after eating contaminated food, says the University of Maryland Medical Center. Certain bacteria such as Salmonella or Escheria...
Vitamin D, which is actually a steroid hormone, is found in fish, eggs and fortified foods. It can also be made by the skin upon exposure to ultraviolet radiation. Early in the 20th century, scientists discovered vitamin D's usefulness in treating...
The B vitamins are some of the most important in the body. Since they are water soluble, they do not get stored. You must replenish them everyday, and this can lead to deficiencies. Fortunately, most of the grains and cereals in the United States...
The Mayo Clinic estimates that the use of prescribed weight loss drugs, when used with a healthy, low calorie diet and exercise, may lead to a 5 percent to 10 percent loss of body weight. Physicians may prescribe weight loss drugs in cases where...
Overtime, high blood pressure can cause irreversible damage to the heart, brain, and blood vessels. The recommended blood pressure reading should be less than 120/80. Hypertension is diagnosed when the upper number, or systolic reading, is greater...
Acne can be broken down into two main types: inflammatory acne, such as acne cysts and nodules; and non-inflammatory acne. Non-inflammatory acne consists of breakouts called comedones, commonly referred to as whiteheads and blackheads. Whiteheads...
Prescription appetite suppressants, or anorexiants, can help obese patients reach their weight-loss goals. These medications are prescribed to patients who have a body mass index of at least 30. Patients with a body mass index of 27 or higher may...
Water retention occurs when excess fluid builds up in the body. This fluid accumulates in the bloodstream or in the tissues between the organs. This results in swelling and discomfort of the affected area. Causes of water retention include...
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