Illness
Navigating health concerns can be a lot. Here in our Illness category, we gather and share news and personal stories about common conditions and health journeys. Our aim is to provide a space where you can read about others’ experiences and stay informed on general topics, helping you to feel more in control of your well-being.
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Some OTC Meds Can Hurt Elderly
Most Over-the-Counter drugs have special dosage recommendations for children. The reason is that child is smaller and has a different metabolism than an adult. Elderly people are often smaller and have different metabolisms too but there are no special recommendations for them. So we need to be careful. Older people account for more than 40% of…
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