Common medicines that affect sleep
Lau Hui LingMPharm, PhD, RPh Many patients have concerns about whether the medications they take can cause side effects. One common worry is whether certain medicines can affect their sleep. It is well-known that usage of illicit recreational drugs such as cocaine and ecstasy can lead to hyper-excitability and impaired sleep, while usage of heroin […]
Haze: What you can do to minimize negative health impacts
Mai Chun Wai,BPharm, PhD, RPh Haze is composed of small particles that can affect both your airways and vision. Haze particles are mainly formed from the incomplete combustion of fuel, open-air burning, by-products from motor vehicles or from manufacturing sites and plantations. They can cause irritation to the eyes and respiratory tract on prolonged exposure. […]