Pharmacist Picks: Top Cough, Cold, and Allergy Products

Posted by Dr.Emmanuel Duah on Monday, July 2, 2012 In : Guide 

Battling allergy, flu, or cold symptoms, such as a nasty cough? This chart includes products that pharmacists recommend most often for cough, cold, and allergies:


Category #1 Recommended Brand(s)
Antihistamines—Oral Claritin
Bronchial Asthma Primatene
Cold Remedies Cold-EEZE (tie)
Zicam (tie)
Cough Suppressants Delsym
Cough/Cold/Flu Combinations—Daytime Vicks DayQuil (tie)
Advil Cold & Sinus (tie)
Cough/Cold/Flu Combinations—Nighttime Vicks NyQu...

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Nuns at Higher Risk for Cancer

Posted by Dr.Emmanuel Duah on Monday, June 25, 2012 In : Diseases 

 Nuns pay a high price for their chastity. Leading a life without having children increases the risk of cancer. Therefore, the Catholic Church should allow nuns to take the contraceptive pill to reduce the high death rates from breast, ovarian and uterine cancer, researchers say.


In the first half of the 20th century, researchers already found out about the alarming mortality rate among nuns caused by cancer. A study of nearly 32,000 Catholic nuns in the U.S. showed that nuns more often die of...

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Understanding Depression

Posted by Dr.Emmanuel Duah on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 In : Guide 

 Depression: Signs & SymptomsFeeling down from time to time is a normal part of life. But when emptiness and despair take hold and won't go away, it may be depression. Just getting through the day can be overwhelming. No matter how hopeless you feel, the first step to recovery is to understand the problem.

What is depression?We all go through ups and downs in our mood. Sadness is a normal reaction to life’s struggles, setbacks, and disappointments. Many people use the word “depression” to explain these kinds of fee...


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6 Symptoms You Shouldn't Self-Treat

Posted by Dr.Emmanuel Duah on Tuesday, June 19, 2012 In : Diseases 
 Watching Grey's Anatomy won't help you heal yourself, though it may make you happy. While it's fine to self-treat symptoms such as a runny nose or a mild headache, others require a health professional's attention. And a phone consult isn't always enough: Your doctor may need to see you. For instance, if you're having symptoms for the first time and are unsure why, consider scheduling a visit with your healthcare provider. And if you're experiencing familiar symptoms, you may still need medic...
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