Low dose birth control pills may have fewer side effects compared with older, higher-dose ones, but certain groups may still have increased health risks. If they aren’t taken correctly ...

The correct dosage of glutamine varies from person to person and what you are taking it for. If you are using an over-the-counter supplement, refer to the dosage guide on the label or ask your doctor.

Rexulti comes as an oral tablet that’s typically taken once per day. The dosage can vary depending on what condition you are taking the drug to help treat. Rexulti belongs to a drug class called ...

Iodine is an important mineral found in nature, especially in oceans. Your body needs iodine to function properly. But it can't make it on its own. Instead, you need to get enough iodine through ...

Commonly marketed as an anti-aging product, nicotinamide riboside is an alternative form of vitamin B3 with few side effects. It may protect brain cells and lower the risk of heart disease. Every ...

The Dose is the Commonwealth Fund’s podcast that presents fresh ideas, new perspectives, and compelling conversations about where health care is headed. Join host Joel Bervell this season for ...

Learn more about body weight. Keep reading for details on how to take Topamax for weight loss, including dosages from studies described in this 2023 review. Note: The FDA has not approved these ...

Beta2 (ß2)-agonist medications are a type of inhaled bronchodilator used to treat asthma. In the pathophysiology of asthma, tightened airways cause wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and ...

Some volunteers were given shots half the planned strength. Yet that "wrong" dose turned out to be a winner. Some of the shots were weaker than they were designed to be, containing much less of ...

“While the case got a lot of attention because it involved ivermectin and COVID-19, it was about much more than just ivermectin. It was about whether a judge can force physicians to treat their ...

This work reveals the pathway by which an important human parasite synthesizes a nuclear hormone receptor ligand critical for progression through its life cycle and demonstrates the potential ...

Whether it’s a teaspoon or a tablespoon once a day or several times a day, giving your child the right dose of medication is important to his or her health and safety, but it can sometimes be tricky.