Welcome to Club Meds. More than 4 out of 10 senior citizens take five or more prescription medications — a phenomenon known as polypharmacy,...
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Welcome to Club Meds. More than 4 out of 10 senior citizens take five or more prescription medications — a phenomenon known as polypharmacy, research shows. This practice increases the risk of addiction and medication errors, like taking the wrong dosage or skipping doses altogether. Potential consequences include hospitalization, mental impairment and painful falls. 3 Many seniors take several pills a day, a practice known as polypharmacy. Pixel-Shot – stock.adobe.com A new report warns of another possible result — bacterial infections that are more difficult to treat. A team from the University of South Australia tested nine medications common in nursing homes, finding that two...
Welcome to Club Meds. More than 4 out of 10 senior citizens take five or more prescription medications — a phenomenon known as polypharmacy,...
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) are some of the most common medications people take for pain or fever. But a new study from...
Ibuprofen and acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) are some of the most common medications people take for pain or fever. But a new study from...
Common painkillers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen are quietly fueling antibiotic resistance -- one of the world's biggest health threats, according...
Common painkillers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen are quietly fueling antibiotic resistance -- one of the world's biggest health threats, according...
FRIDAY, Aug. 29, 2025 — Common over-the counter painkillers might be quietly fueling antibiotic resistance, a new study warns. Ibuprofen and...
Ibuprofen and paracetamol are common over-the-counter medications that many of us reach for when we're sick. But new research from the University of...
New research reveals a concerning link between common painkillers like ibuprofen and paracetamol and the rise of antibiotic resistance. The study...
New research reveals a concerning link between common painkillers like ibuprofen and paracetamol and the rise of antibiotic resistance. The study...
Two of the world’s most common painkillers—ibuprofen and acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol)—may be quietly making one of our biggest...