Author: Grayson Whitlock
SGLT2 inhibitors like Jardiance and Farxiga help lower blood sugar, protect the heart, and slow kidney damage in type 2 diabetes-but they come with risks like infections and ketoacidosis. Know the benefits, side effects, and who should use them.
Narcolepsy with cataplexy is a neurological disorder causing sudden muscle weakness and extreme sleepiness. Diagnosis requires sleep studies and CSF testing. Sodium oxybate is the only treatment proven to reduce both symptoms effectively.
The FDA's Black Box Warning on antidepressants alerts users to increased suicidal thoughts in young people. But recent evidence shows the warning may have done more harm than good by reducing treatment access. Here's what you really need to know.
Magnesium supplements can block the absorption of osteoporosis medications like Fosamax and Actonel. Learn the exact two-hour timing rule to protect your bone density and avoid treatment failure.
Gabapentin and pregabalin are first-line treatments for neuropathic pain. Learn how they differ in effectiveness, dosing, side effects, cost, and which one is right for your condition.
Sleepwalking and night terrors are dangerous sleep disorders that affect children and adults. Learn how to manage them safely with proven behavioral strategies, environmental changes, and when to seek professional help.
Melasma and sun damage look similar but need totally different treatments. Learn what causes each, why sunscreen alone isn't enough, and which topical agents actually work-backed by dermatology research.
Kava combined with sedative medications can cause serious liver damage and extreme drowsiness. Learn the risks, warning signs, and safer alternatives for anxiety and sleep.
Learn the latest breast cancer screening guidelines for 2025, including when to start mammograms, the role of 3D imaging, and how treatment is tailored based on tumor biology. Get clear, evidence-based answers for average and high-risk women.
Learn how to read FDA drug labels step by step - from Boxed Warnings to NDC codes - and understand what every section means for your safety. No medical degree required.
Taking goldenseal with metformin can reduce metformin absorption, risking poor blood sugar control-even if your A1c looks fine. Learn how this hidden interaction works and what to do if you're using both.
NTI drugs like warfarin and phenytoin have a tiny safety margin - small changes in dose can cause serious harm. Generic substitutions may seem harmless, but for these drugs, they carry real risks. Here’s what you need to know.