What to do when you miss a pill depends entirely on the medication. This guide breaks down the correct steps for insulin, blood thinners, birth control, seizure meds, and more-based on the latest clinical guidelines.
What to do when you miss a pill depends entirely on the medication. This guide breaks down the correct steps for insulin, blood thinners, birth control, seizure meds, and more-based on the latest clinical guidelines.
Not all beta-blockers are the same. Learn how different types like carvedilol, nebivolol, and propranolol vary in effectiveness, side effects, and use for heart failure, hypertension, and asthma. Choose the right one for your condition.
Upper GI bleeding is a life-threatening emergency often caused by ulcers or varices. Learn the warning signs, how doctors stabilize patients, and why quick endoscopy saves lives. Know when to go to the ER.
Traveling on blood thinners is safe if you plan ahead. Learn how to prevent DVT during flights and long trips with medication tips, compression stockings, and movement strategies backed by medical guidelines.
Autoimmune hepatitis is a chronic liver disease where the immune system attacks the liver. Diagnosis requires blood tests and a biopsy. Steroids and azathioprine are the standard treatment, with most patients achieving remission if treated early and consistently.
Community health presentations are helping patients understand that generic drugs are just as safe and effective as brand-name medications - saving billions and improving adherence, especially among low-income populations.
Learn what atrial fibrillation, bradycardia, and tachycardia really mean for your heart health. Understand symptoms, treatments, and when to seek help-without the medical jargon.
Weekend weight gain is a common but preventable pattern. Learn how small changes in eating, walking, and planning can stop calorie creep and help you maintain your progress without feeling deprived.
Learn how to prevent and manage painful mouth sores caused by chemotherapy and radiation. Evidence-based strategies like ice chips, benzydamine mouthwash, and proper oral care can reduce severity and improve quality of life during cancer treatment.
Sulfonylureas lower blood sugar but often cause weight gain-up to 5 kg in a year. Learn which drugs cause the most gain, how to fight it, and what alternatives work better without the extra pounds.