Quinine is widely used to treat leg cramps in the elderly. 1 Its use has long been associated with thrombocytopenia. 2 We report a case of quinine-induced thrombocytopenia manifesting with a ...

Tonic water is a soft drink containing quinine, which gives it a bitter taste. Quinine is a common treatment for malaria. Some people believe that it can also help with leg cramps and restless legs ...

Summer is a time for popsicles and corn on the cob, watermelon and ice cream, and for some, beverages prepared with clear liquors. It’s well known that alcohol affects the body and mind in profound ...

In a linked research article, Garrison and colleagues1 report on the seasonal variability of nocturnal leg cramps. They found that new quinine prescriptions in the province of British Columbia and ...

Deep in the Andean rainforest, the bark from an endangered tree once cured malaria and powered the British Empire. Now, its derivatives are at the centre of a worldwide debate. Where to see the rare ...

A post being circulated on social media post incorrectly claims the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine, which is being used by some doctors in the treatment of COVID-19, is the same as quinine. The ...

TONIC WATER is most often associated with a shot of gin, but it can be used for other purposes too. Is tonic water good for health? Here are the health benefits of drinking tonic water - and seven ...