Benadryl, Diphenhydramine News

List the brand name and generic name, and don't forget over-the-counter medications and supplements as well as prescription ones.

They're used for some of the most common ailments around - allergies, nausea, depression, itching, urinary incontinence and lack of sleep, just to name a few.

Oh, dog, I've had a come-apart. Here's what happened: We were all in bed - Mom, Pup and me - when in the middle of the night, Mom got up, turned on the lights and looked in the mirror.

I have a question? I went for my check up today and the dr checked me and I had only dilated to 1 cm and I am due Saturday and I guess from all the none sleep and my hormones I just busted out in tears.

There are some things you can do to keep your kids healthy should they have any mishaps occur this holiday weekend.

COLD, FLU, OR ALLERGIES? It may be a cold if... your child is up and about, even if she has a runny nose, congestion, sneezing, a sore throat, and a cough.

Buffalo burgers seem to be a substitute for one burger lover suffering from an allergy to beef.

Indiana State Police have charged a teenager with felony neglect of a dependent after they say he overmedicated his 17-month-old child and then placed him in a broken crib.

With the introduction of the Beers Criteria, there has been a virtual explosion of literature regarding the inappropriate use of medications in older adults.

I've been having a hard time getting to sleep the last week or so. Any suggestions that help others.

Sunday marks the first official day of summer, but the summer bugs and pests are already here.

FERNLEY--Cautions with Pediatric Cough and Cold Products: A number of nonprescription infant cough and cold products were voluntarily taken off the market by some manufacturers in 2007.

Some cold and sleep meds may raise the risk of cognitive impairment and delirium in seniors, a new study has found.

Many of us take over-the-counter medications, now new research reveals one of the common ingredients may be impair your brain function -- especially in older adults.

Editor's note: This is a classic column from the Dr. Beaman archives: Q. I am a 79 year-old male who has always had trouble sleeping.

With the 14-year-old son missing four of five days of school with a sinus infection recently, the 8-year-old missing three days and now the 12-year-old out of commission with something similar, I've had plenty of time at home with these happy people.

Many drugs commonly prescribed to older adults for a variety of common medical conditions including allergies, hypertension, asthma, and cardiovascular disease appear to negatively affect the aging brain causing immediate but possibly reversible cognitive impairment, including delirium, in older adults according to a clinical review now available ...

Older people taking common over-the-counter drugs for pain, cold symptoms or help with sleep may increase their risk for cognitive impairment, including delirium, University of Indiana researchers report.

Washington, June 2: Drugs commonly prescribed for allergies, hypertension, asthma, and cardiovascular might lead to cognitive impairment in older adults, say researchers.

Enjoying a summer long weekend or extended trek to cottage country with your kids can be a fun and memorable experience for the entire family.