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medications

noun

plural of medication

as in drugs

a substance or preparation used to treat disease the doctor prescribed two different medications for the infection

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Recent Examples of medications Possible issues associated with consuming too much of the spice include allergic reactions that can range from mild irritation to serious symptoms; stomach pain; and potential adverse interactions with medications such as blood thinners. — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 This would theoretically mean that people are being paid to take medications. — Melissa Goldin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 Happy Meals aren't just for kids anymore, according to McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski, who says some adults taking GLP-1 medications are choosing smaller meals as their appetites shrink. — Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2026 Novartis’ drug was the first stab at a new type of cardiovascular treatment, which multiple other drug companies are also pursuing, investing billions of dollars in their own Lp(a) medications. — Allison Deangelis, STAT, 11 Sep. 2026 On a more altruistic front, Leighton also stands ready to end a gruesome pandemic in another world, turning up with vaccines and medications like a multidimensional DoorDash service. — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026 Common hazards include prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, cleaning and laundry products, cosmetics, pesticides, automotive fluids, and batteries. — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 Over half of all antidepressant medications prescribed are a type of drug called selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs. — Andrew McLean, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026 Those medications came with a warning label against driving while taking them, according to the suit. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026

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Police said drugs and drug paraphernalia were also recovered during the investigation.

— Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Though historically rare, murder or homicide charges in high-speed crashes that don’t involve drugs or alcohol are becoming increasingly common, according to experts interviewed by USA TODAY.

— Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2026

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The visitors spoke of the risks of the medicines Kiju made in our kitchen, of the dangers of a mistaken mushroom in a tonic, of the potential of death in the misuse of a berry or leaf.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026
Nigerians spend more than $1 billion annually on medical services abroad, according to the government’s investment promotion agency, and the country imports 70% of its medicines.

— Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026

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But these days, a wide range of treatments are available that can offer relief — from at-home remedies like warm compresses and over-the-counter eye drops to prescription medications.

— Maria Godoy, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
Some of this criticism can be chalked up to differing interpretations of the science, and of how best to treat stubborn afflictions such as anxiety and depression when all of the remedies have potential downsides.

— Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026

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