Category: Health and Medicine - Page 4

• Evan Moorehouse
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Should your blood pressure target be 120/80 or individualized? Learn how major guidelines differ, who benefits from lower targets, and how to find your safest, most effective goal for long-term heart health.

• Cassius Thornfield
• 9

Combining insulin with beta-blockers can hide the warning signs of low blood sugar, increasing the risk of dangerous hypoglycemia. Learn how to stay safe with the right medication choices, monitoring, and key symptoms to watch for.

• Cassius Thornfield
• 8

The FDA issued 47 new or updated boxed warnings in 2024, making drug safety alerts more specific and data-driven. These changes impact prescribing, patient outcomes, and how risks are communicated across healthcare.

• Evan Moorehouse
• 8

Oral chemotherapy offers convenience but comes with hidden risks. Learn how to take it safely, avoid dangerous side effects, and stay on track with your treatment plan at home.

• Cassius Thornfield
• 8

Storing medications in the bathroom can make them less effective or even dangerous. Learn why humidity, heat, and easy access make this common habit risky-and where to store your pills safely instead.

• Cassius Thornfield
• 12

Generic medications cost far less than brand-name drugs because they skip expensive research and marketing. Learn how competition, FDA rules, and smart shopping lead to massive savings for patients and insurers.

• Cassius Thornfield
• 11

Discover proven non-opioid pain management options backed by science - from exercise and acupuncture to new FDA-approved medications - that offer safe, effective relief without addiction risks.

• Evan Moorehouse
• 12

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the myelin sheath around nerves, causing vision loss, numbness, and mobility issues. Learn how it develops, what triggers it, and how modern treatments are changing outcomes.

• Evan Moorehouse
• 10

Hair loss from immunosuppressants like tacrolimus is common, especially in women. Learn why it happens, which drugs cause it, and proven ways to cope - without stopping life-saving treatment.

• Cassius Thornfield
• 9

Goldenseal can reduce metformin absorption, raising blood sugar risks for people with type 2 diabetes. Learn how this herbal supplement interferes with your medication and what to do instead.