Medication Zone

Influenza Shots Urged for Young Children

Each fall you hear that the flu threatens senior citizens and folks with chronic ailments. But the rate of hospital stays is highest in another group—young children. More

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A Workable Guide to Managing Medication

Dentistry
A revolution in dentistry is spawning new devices and products, from laser "drills" to high-tech toothpaste and mouth rinses.

Discoveries
From the father of modern anatomy to the doctor who discovered aspirin therapy, history is filled with medical breakthroughs.

Medical Costs
It's important to reduce your medical expenses. Even if you have health insurance, you pay a percentage of every health care bill you incur.

Medical Devices
Many people with chronic illnesses depend on elaborate medical devices, such as cardiac pacemakers or blood-glucose monitors for their health and well-being.

Medicine Safety
Over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are safe and effective when used as directed. It's when a person doesn't follow the label's advice that problems may occur.

Medical Tests
You say you feel great, but what do you really know about your health? To find out, get the screening tests you need.

Medical Treatments
To get the best medical care you can, you should be an informed patient who works closely with your health care provider. Start with open communication.

Types of Medication
From alternative medicine to the proper use of antibiotics, learn about the different kinds of medicines and their proper use.

Vision
As your eyes age, their lenses become less flexible, and they slowly lose their ability to focus. It's an ongoing, lifelong process called presbyopia.

Working With Your Doctor
You should be able to trust your physician with your most private health issues or problems and should feel certain he or she is your ally.

Working With Your Pharmacist
Pharmacists do much more than count tablets and pour liquids. Their main job is to focus on the medications you take and the effect they have.

Why the Doctor Does This
Why does the doctor press your abdomen? Why does he look up your nose? Find out about these and other common procedures your doctor uses before diagnosing your problem.