ACE inhibitors help protect your heart and kidneys, but they can raise potassium levels dangerously. Learn which foods to limit, how to monitor your levels, and what to do if your potassium climbs too high.
After a liver transplant, surviving means sticking to your meds and spotting rejection early. Learn the warning signs, why adherence saves lives, and how to stay on track-even when it’s hard.
Aminoglycoside antibiotics can cause permanent hearing loss and balance problems in up to half of patients. Learn how these drugs damage the inner ear, who’s most at risk, and what you can do to protect yourself.
Learn the key differences between bacterial, viral, and fungal pneumonia - from symptoms and diagnosis to treatment and prevention. Know what’s really causing your lung infection.
Learn how to spot dangerous medication mistakes in elderly patients, what to do when you find them, and how to report them effectively to protect your loved one’s health and safety.
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the nervous system, causing symptoms like fatigue, numbness, and mobility issues. Learn how it develops, how it's diagnosed, and what treatments are available today.
Learn how to safely carry backup prescriptions and digital copies while traveling. Avoid common mistakes and use secure apps, encrypted storage, and smart practices to protect your medication and personal info.
The VA formulary ensures veterans get affordable, effective generic medications with low copays. Learn how the three-tier system works, which drugs are covered, and how to navigate prior authorizations and Meds by Mail.
HER2-positive breast cancer is now highly treatable thanks to targeted therapies like trastuzumab, T-DXd, and tucatinib. Learn how these drugs work, their side effects, and why survival rates have improved dramatically.
Heart valve diseases like stenosis and regurgitation can silently damage your heart. Learn the signs, differences between valve problems, and when surgery-like TAVR or open-heart replacement-is the best option for long-term health.
