Sorry to Pop Your Soda Bubble
Dear Pharmacist, My teenage daughter downs several diet sodas a day. She insists they’re a healthy, weight-loss alternative to regular sodas. Should I be concerned? --E.L., Phoenix, Arizona Answer: In a…
Dear Pharmacist, My teenage daughter downs several diet sodas a day. She insists they’re a healthy, weight-loss alternative to regular sodas. Should I be concerned? --E.L., Phoenix, Arizona Answer: In a…
"Dear Pharmacist,I need to lose weight, about 100 pounds to be honest. I’m addicted to fast food and I hate to exercise. I take lovastatin (Mevacor) for high cholesterol; I take…
"Dear Pharmacist,I splurged during the holidays and now I want to drop 10 pounds fast. Any tips?"--GP Gainesville, Florida Answer: First of all, don't feel guilty. Remember how much fun you had…
"Dear Pharmacist,I have severe allergies and asthma and they seem to get worse in the fall. I take Advair, Zyrtec and use an albuterol inhaler. Breathing should not be such a…
"Dear Pharmacist,I suffer from gout and would like more information about this condition. What foods should I avoid, and what foods can help me?"--L.B., New York, N.Y. Answer: Even though the…