Millions of Americans take over-the-counter pain meds, but many don't understand how they work or the risks involved in taking them. We look at best practices for taking non-prescription pain drugs.

Frequent sleep medication use was associated with an increased risk of dementia in older adults, highlighting that risk may vary by race as well, according to a 2023 study in the Journal of ...

People often use the wrong painkiller or take too much too quickly, increasing the risk of side effects, say pharmacists. Here are safer and more effective ways to take drugs like Advil and Tylenol.

This Common Over-the-Counter Medication Increases Dementia Risk. Emilia Benton. May 30, ... Though most sleep aids and certain allergy med labels indicate that they're not intended for long-term ...

Though most sleep aids and certain allergy med labels indicate that they're not intended for long-term use, they often don’t say why. A close friend who is also a physician clued me into why these OTC ...

If you're regularly taking the same over-the-counter pain medications, talk to your doctor about alternatives that can better address your symptoms. Photo illustration by Beck Harlan/NPR 7.

Millions of Americans take over-the-counter pain meds, but many don't understand how they work or the risks involved in taking them. We look at best practices for taking non-prescription pain drugs.

Millions of Americans take over-the-counter pain meds, but many don't understand how they work or the risks involved in taking them. We look at best practices for taking non-prescription pain drugs.

Frequent sleep medication use was associated with an increased risk of dementia in older adults, highlighting that risk may vary by race as well, according to a 2023 study in the Journal of ...