Category: Medicine - Page 3

Learn which medications are safe to take during pregnancy for common issues like allergies, nausea, pain, and heartburn. Get clear, evidence-based guidance from trusted medical sources.

Many common medications cause brain fog and memory loss-not aging. Learn which drugs are to blame, how to recognize the signs, and how to safely reverse the effects with simple, proven steps.

Polypharmacy in older adults increases the risk of dangerous drug interactions, falls, and hospitalizations. Learn how deprescribing can safely reduce medications and improve quality of life.

Normal pressure hydrocephalus causes gait problems, memory issues, and bladder control loss-but it’s often mistaken for aging or dementia. Learn how shunt surgery can reverse symptoms and why early diagnosis matters.

Finishing your antibiotic course and disposing of leftovers safely helps prevent drug-resistant infections. Learn why home stewardship matters and how to do it right.

CRPS rehabilitation using desensitization and Graded Motor Imagery reprograms the brain to reduce chronic pain. Evidence shows these non-drug methods restore normal brain function and improve function in 50-70% of patients when started early.

Real-world stories from breast cancer patients using alpelisib-how it slows cancer, the tough side effects like high blood sugar and rashes, and why many choose to keep taking it despite the challenges.

Pravastatin offers a safer cholesterol-lowering option for older adults with fewer muscle side effects and drug interactions than other statins. Learn why it's often the preferred choice for seniors, its effectiveness, risks, and how to monitor for side effects.

TIA and stroke share the same symptoms, but only one causes permanent brain damage. Learn the warning signs, why a TIA is a medical emergency, and what to do immediately-even if symptoms disappear.

Generic migraine combination medications like sumatriptan/naproxen and acetaminophen/aspirin/caffeine offer proven relief at a fraction of the cost of brand-name options. Learn which combos work best, how to use them safely, and why they’re now first-line treatment.