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Donna Christiano

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Donna Christiano is a University of South Florida staff writer and an award-winning freelance journalist specializing in women and children's health. She has served on the staffs of Glamour and Brides magazines and has written for numerous national consumer magazines and health outlets. She shamefully admits to being obsessed with reality TV and her attack beagle named Bananas. She lives in Tampa, Florida, with her husband and aforementioned beagle. Her two college-student sons show up when they need money or clean laundry.
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A globe symbolizes a pandemic
News

What exactly is a pandemic?

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE: As experts learn more about the novel coronavirus, news and…
An eye mask and pills represent sleep aids
Health Education

A guide to sleep aids: What are your options?

It’s 3 a.m. and you’ve been tossing and turning for hours. It’s…
Drug Recall
News

Weight-loss drug Belviq withdrawn from U.S. market amid concerns...

On Feb. 13, Eisai, the makers of the weight-loss drug Belviq and…
Ketamine miracle drug - nasal spray
Drug Info

Is ketamine the ‘miracle depression drug’?

It seems unlikely that ketamine, an anesthetic and recreational party drug also…
A woman in a white coat represents pharmacist stress
News

How to help your overworked pharmacist

Take a look around your local chain pharmacy. You’re likely to see…
A calendar shows daily aspirin pills
Drug Info

Should you take a daily aspirin?

Taking a low-dose daily aspirin has long been recommended by cardiologists as…
An image of a hepatitis A vaccine
Drug Info

Should you get the hepatitis A vaccine?

Hepatitis A (hep A) is all over the news. Last month in…
What happens to your medications if your pharmacy shuts down?
Company

What happens to your medications if your pharmacy shuts down?

What Happens When Taking Medication
Drug Info

What happens inside your body when you take a medication?

Swallow a pill, wait a little while, feel better—simple, right? Not exactly.…
A bottle of hand sanitizer
Health Education

Can hand sanitizer kill the flu?

Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic started, you’ll see hand sanitizer just about…
Brand name vs. generic drug name medicine
Drug Info

Are brand-name drugs better than generic?

There are 3 main differences: Price, inactive ingredients, and appearance