World Pharmacist Day is celebrated every year by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) on September 25, with the aim of highlighting the vital role of pharmacists in safeguarding public ...

Herbal medicines have been an integral part of traditional healthcare systems worldwide, dating back thousands of years. These natural remedies, rooted in cultural traditions, are now experiencing a ...

Each year, about 50,000 children under the age of 5 end up in emergency departments for poisoning after swallowing medicine ...

This guideline covers safe and effective use of medicines in health and social care for people taking 1 or more medicines. It aims to ensure that medicines provide the greatest possible benefit to ...

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects 3%–5% of children and about 2.5% of adults, though prevalence varies ...

New Year is the time for many people to pledge reforms in habits and lifestyle, something resorting to drastic measures, but ...

One evening in 2019, when I was a pediatrics resident, I admitted a two-month-old to the hospital for observation after a minor surgery. I explained to the baby’s mother that I planned to order ...

Over-the-counter (OTC) cold remedies are generally safe while breastfeeding. However, people need to avoid certain medications, such as oral decongestants, since they can dramatically reduce milk ...

“How do I get my kids to take medicine?” is one of the most common questions parents ask Dr. Debra Langlois, a pediatrician at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. But as ...