Category: Health and Medicine - Page 3

Medications to Avoid While Pregnant: Safety Warnings and Safe Alternatives
4 Dec

Learn which medications to avoid during pregnancy, including NSAIDs, acetaminophen risks, and safer alternatives for pain, allergies, and depression. Get evidence-based guidance for every trimester.

Pneumonia Types: Bacterial, Viral, and Fungal Lung Infections Explained
3 Dec

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.

How to Identify and Report Elderly Medication Mistakes
2 Dec

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: Understanding the Autoimmune Neurological Disease
1 Dec

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.

How Long Does the FDA Take to Approve Generic Drugs? 2025 Timelines Explained
1 Dec

Find out how long the FDA takes to approve generic drugs in 2025, from standard 10-month reviews to new 1-2 month fast-tracks. Learn what speeds up or delays approval and how it affects drug access and prices.

How to Carry Backup Prescriptions and Digital Copies Securely While Traveling
29 Nov

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.

VA Generic Coverage: How Veterans Affairs Formularies Control Prescription Costs and Benefits
27 Nov

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: Targeted Therapies Explained
25 Nov

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: Understanding Stenosis, Regurgitation, and When Surgery Is Needed
24 Nov

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.

How to Prevent Medication Degradation in Tropical Humidity: A Practical Guide for Travelers and Residents
23 Nov

Learn how to protect your medications from tropical humidity, which can destroy pills, inhalers, and vaccines. Discover practical storage tips, desiccant use, and signs of degradation to keep your medicine effective.