Pharmaceutical manufacturers are warning that President Trump’s September memo to crack down on misleading prescription drug advertising may be a step toward censorship. I see it differently. As someone who once fell for the powerful messaging of the alcohol industry, I am glad the president is asking whether these ads are truly serving people or subconsciously harming them.

Fifteen years ago, I believed what the commercials told me. Another drink meant more fun, more connection, more of the life I thought I wanted. It reduced the stress of my work and prevented me from feeling the pains of childhood difficulties. But it also created enormous challenges that caught up to me a few years ago, as my husband and I replaced love with verbal fights in front of our two children. Continue reading →

Let’s break down the risks and benefits.

Between stress, allergies, injuries, chronic conditions, genetics and the general state of the world, a lot of us are walking buckets of aches and pains lately. It’s pretty easy and, to most people, seemingly harmless to turn to over-the-counter medications to relieve those daily physical indignities—but “seemingly” is the key word here.

According to doctors, if you currently take Advil every day, you may want to think twice about it. Here, physicians break down why it may be risky to have a daily Advil habit and what some safer and healthier alternatives may be for pain relief. Continue reading →

The American College of Physicians issued a report on Monday indicating that a shortage of prescription medication is causing a “public health crisis.”

The report states that this ongoing shortage is leading to poor health outcomes and placing significant strain on physicians and hospitals. It emphasizes that patient and physician administrative burdens exacerbate the shortage. Continue reading →