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While it may seem like an easy task, swallowing a pill is something a lot of people have trouble with--both adults and children. Here are some tricks to make it a little bit easier.

Start with a few deep breaths to relax...

We usually think of grapefruit as a food that's good for us. And generally, it is. But before cutting into one, you should check the label on any medications you're taking. That's because grapefruit-and other foods-may interfere...

A spoonful of sugar may help the medicine go down...at least according to Mary Poppins.

But in real life there are other measures that may work just as well.If your medicine is too bitter, try sucking on a popsicle for a...

In the old days, if you needed an over-the-counter medicine for fever or pain, you had basically one option: aspirin.

Aspirin's still around, but these days it's got some strong competi
tion.
Acetaminophen, which is...

For relief from minor aches and pains—the heat is on.

Studies suggest a warm compress can be effective, but you don't have to settle for grandma's old hot water bo
ttle.
Here are some more moder
n options:
One is a...

We all know that calcium is important for strong bones and teeth and there are many different ways to get the calcium you need.

Two main forms of calcium supplements are calcium carbonate and calcium citrate. They're both...

Did you know that how you store your medicine plays an important part in how effective it is?

What's the deal with those colored containers? Are they supposed to coordinate with your clothing or somet
hing?
Think of it...

Many people have questions about how to follow those food labels on their medication bottle.

If your label says, "TAKE WITH FOOD," do you really HAVE to chow down or can you skip the snack and just go ahead and pop the...

Howcast - Learn about nicotine patches and how to use them to help quit smoking from addictions counselor Adam Steiner in this Howcast video.

Save money on your prescriptions and ensure safety by following these guidelines.

A spoonful of sugar may make the medicine go down, but that's not your only option.

Understanding the causes of memory loss will help you to spot early signs of dementia in loved ones, and knowing the facts can allay your suspicions about whether or not memory lapses indicate an actual cognitive deficiency.

Getting children to take medicine can sometimes be a challenging and frustrating experience. Learn tricks that may help make medicine time more pleasant for both kids and parents.

This video introduces the community workers who help keep people and animals healthy, including doctors, school nurses, pharmacists, dentists, and veterinarians. Learn how each of these professionals provides care, from checkups and...

Lynn is a pharmacist with the Kroger Company. Working in a retail environment, Lynn stresses that preparation for her role differs slightly from pharmacy careers in hospital or even clinics. The best way to learn the differences is to...

Dr. Forrester gives an overview of many of the jobs in her community, both public service and community service.

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When we think of opium dens of the 19th century, the conjured image is usually a hazy, smoke-filled room full of questionable characters, right? Well, at one point in the early 19th century, everyone and their mother was taking opium...

Today we start a brand new series on profession signs. We've been getting a lot of questions about this one. There are so many of you working in your jobs wanting to learn ASL so you can communicate with deaf customers, patients and...

What does it mean to have a strong business vision, and what does it take to get others to buy-in? Walmart's Suresh Kumar and Walgreens Boots Alliance Francesco Tinto discuss managing through Covid-19 and an economic downturn.

MOT 1940: EAST INDIES AGRICULTURE: Domed jars of Quinina, Quininae Sulfas on display. Indonesians cutting South American imported, transplanted Cinchona trees, trimming bark for making quinine. Women working w/ Cinchona seeds & feather...