How to Prevent Children’s Lead Exposure
(RxWiki News) As health officials in various states attempt to tackle the problem of children’s lead exposure, parents’ awareness is becoming more important than ever. When children are exposed to
Your Medications Are Expired. Now What?
(RxWiki News) Most people check the expiration date on their milk carton before taking a big gulp. But what about the expiration dates found in their medicine cabinet? The US
Mammogram Myths | RxWiki
(RxWiki News) For National Mammography Day, we’re debunking four common mammogram myths. Mammograms are low-dose X-ray pictures of the breast. Because mammography can detect breast cancer tumors before they can
Medical Myths Busted | RxWiki
(RxWiki News) Grandma might have told you that you’ll catch a cold if you go outside with wet hair. Even if you didn’t buy into that old wives’ tale, there
Scrub-a-Dub-Dub Those Hands | RxWiki
(RxWiki News) Oct. 15 is Global Handwashing Day, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reminding everyone that keeping your hands clean is one of the most
Mammograms: What You Need to Know
(RxWiki News) Mammograms can help detect breast cancer at an early stage. That means they can lead to early treatment, which can save lives. Early breast cancer treatment can increase
Staying Healthy During Flu Season
(RxWiki News) Not every sickness gets its own season. Seasonal flu activity often begins as early as October and November and can continue until as late as May. The flu
Depression or Just the Blues?
(RxWiki News) Today is National Depression Screening Day. Here’s what you need to know. You don’t have the energy for much of anything — work or fun. Nothing seems exciting.
Two New Ways to Prevent Migraines
(RxWiki News) The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two new medications to prevent migraines in adults. These two new approvals are found under the names Ajovy (fremanezumab-vfrm)
Which Medications Are Safe During Pregnancy?
(RxWiki News) Pregnancy is a very special time in a woman’s life. However, because some medications are safe during pregnancy and others are not, it can also be a confusing