Category: Health - Page 3

Learn how to time antimalarials and HIV medications across time zones to avoid treatment failure, drug resistance, or malaria infection. Get practical, science-backed tips for travelers.

Targeted therapies and CAR T-cell treatments are transforming leukemia and lymphoma care, offering deeper remissions and longer survival with fewer side effects than chemotherapy. Learn how these breakthroughs work-and who benefits most.

Vilazodone (Viibryd) often causes diarrhea when first taken, but most cases fade within 2 weeks. Learn how food, probiotics, and slow dosing can help you manage side effects without quitting your antidepressant.

DOACs like apixaban and rivaroxaban are now the preferred blood thinners for most people due to lower bleeding risks and no need for frequent blood tests. Warfarin remains essential for specific conditions like mechanical heart valves. Learn who benefits most from each option.

Generic drugs make up 90% of U.S. prescriptions but only 23% of drug spending. Discover how these affordable medicines travel from factories in China and India to your pharmacy-and why the system is under growing pressure.

Learn the early and emergency symptoms of high blood sugar, how to tell the difference between DKA and HHS, and what to do when your blood sugar spikes dangerously high. This guide covers prevention, triggers, and life-saving steps.

Pain catastrophizing makes chronic pain worse by fueling fear and helplessness. CBT offers proven tools-journaling, thought restructuring, and gentle activity-to break the cycle and reduce distress without relying on medication.

Combination medications reduce daily pill counts for seniors by merging multiple drugs into one tablet, improving adherence, lowering risks, and cutting costs. Learn how they work, where they’re most effective, and how to talk to your doctor about switching.

Calcium and iron supplements can block antibiotics and thyroid meds if taken at the wrong time. Learn how to space them properly to avoid reduced effectiveness and treatment failure.

Opioid-induced adrenal insufficiency is a rare but life-threatening side effect of long-term opioid use. It suppresses cortisol production, leading to fatigue, low blood pressure, and risk of fatal adrenal crisis - often missed by doctors. Testing and early intervention can save lives.

Mixing PDE5 inhibitors like Viagra or Cialis with nitrates can cause a sudden, life-threatening drop in blood pressure. Learn why this interaction is deadly, how long to wait between doses, and what to do if you’ve accidentally combined them.

Oral chemotherapy offers convenience but comes with serious risks. Learn how to stay safe, avoid dangerous drug interactions, manage side effects, and stick to your schedule for the best outcomes.