
13 Things Your Pharmacist Won't Tell You
What to bear in mind the next time you visit the pharmacy counter.
41 Secrets Your Doctor Would Never Share
Those free medication samples may not be the best - or safest. Find out what else doctors shared with Reader's Digest when we asked them to tell it like it is.
By Cynthia Dermody & Patricia Curtis in Reader's Digest
A Fatal Combination: Cold Medication and Drinking
A fatal combination of prescription drugs and drinking killed her brother.
As told to Carol Kauffman in Reader's Digest
Prevent the flu or shorten its duration with the help of modern medicine.
Overuse of antibiotics and antibacterial cleaners could be giving kids asthma.
By Cynthia Dermody in Reader's Digest
Prescription patches -- are they right for you?
By Neena Samuel in Reader's Digest - February 2006
Drug Interactions: 3 Problem Combinations to Avoid
Be cautious about these drug duos.
By Beth Howard in Reader's Digest - June 2009
Effective Use of Sleep Medications
Does your sleep disorder require medication? Here are questions for you and your doctor about whether a sleep med is for you.
Exciting New Health Benefits for Old Drugs
Check out how some prescriptions are helping ease depression, cut heart disease risk, boost brain power, and more.