ACE inhibitors protect your heart and kidneys but can raise potassium levels dangerously. Learn which foods to limit, who’s at risk, and how to stay safe without giving up healthy eating.
Look-alike and sound-alike generic drugs cause thousands of preventable medication errors each year. Learn how visual and phonetic similarities lead to dangerous mix-ups - and what systems and patients can do to stop them.
Learn how to compare your new prescription labels with old ones to avoid dangerous medication errors. Check active ingredients, dosage, manufacturer, and pill appearance for safety.
Learn how to tell the difference between common medication side effects and true allergic reactions. Knowing the difference can prevent unnecessary drug avoidance, reduce healthcare costs, and improve your treatment options.
Certain antibiotics can worsen muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis. Learn which ones are safest, which to avoid, and how to balance infection treatment with MG safety.
Learn safe, age-appropriate antihistamine dosing for children. Discover which meds are safest, how to measure correctly, and when to avoid them entirely. Expert-backed guidance for parents.
Learn how to manage blood pressure safely in older adults without increasing the risk of dizziness and falls from orthostatic hypotension. Discover which meds are safest and simple steps to prevent drops in blood pressure when standing.
Calcium and vitamin D alone won't prevent most fractures. Learn which supplements actually work, when you need bone-building medications, and what science says about reducing your risk of breaking a bone after 50.
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common liver cancer and mostly affects people with cirrhosis. Regular ultrasound screening every 6 months can catch tumors early, when treatment is most effective. Learn who needs screening, how it works, and what treatments are available.
Taking antacids with antibiotics like ciprofloxacin or doxycycline can cut their effectiveness by up to 90%. Learn the exact timing rules to avoid treatment failure and protect your health.
