Everyday aches and pains are a part of life. Your muscles feel tender after a tough workout. Your temples throb after a night overindulging in too many TikTok-inspired cocktails. (Better to stick with mocktails; NCPIC tried the Sleepy Girl mocktail…
Medicine is available in various forms, including pills that appear to have a plastic-like coating. Interestingly, the demand for empty capsules is projected to surpass $5.2 billion by 2030, as per a 2022 study in Polymers. Despite their appearance, these…
Taking multiple medications is a common practice. In fact, over half of Americans take at least two, according to the Mayo Clinic. This happens because different medications can manage various aspects of a health condition. Furthermore, individuals, especially older adults,…
President Donald Trump’s first routine medical exam of his second term reveals he’s shed a few pounds since his 2018 check-up. Aside from a diverticulosis diagnosis and a few skin conditions, he’s reportedly in “excellent” health, according to the 2025…
Your doctor may suggest the long-term daily use of corticosteroids for chronic conditions such as arthritis, asthma, eczema, lupus, tendonitis, or a related inflammatory disease. Corticosteroids like prednisone can alleviate the symptoms of these issues; however, the drugs are known…
Getting enough sleep feels fantastic, whereas lacking it can be quite miserable. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, almost 15% of people in the U.S. find it difficult to fall asleep on most days. Many also struggle…