Learn how early peanut introduction can prevent peanut allergy in infants, based on the latest NIAID guidelines. Discover safe methods, risk levels, and why waiting increases danger.
Archive: 2025/12
Kombucha contains trace alcohol that can interact dangerously with medications like metronidazole, antidepressants, and diabetes drugs. Learn what levels are safe, which brands to trust, and how to protect your health.
Probiotics like Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and Saccharomyces boulardii can reduce antibiotic-related diarrhea by up to 70%. Take them 2-3 hours after your antibiotic, daily for the full course plus one week. Choose tested brands and avoid unregulated supplements.
Vilazodone can cause diarrhea in nearly one in three users, but most cases are mild and resolve within two weeks. Learn how food, dosing, diet, and probiotics can help you adjust - and when to consider switching meds.
Valerian may seem like a safe sleep aid, but mixing it with sedating medications can cause dangerous CNS depression. Learn the real risks, who's most at risk, and what to do instead.
Many seniors take medications that increase fall risk, confusion, or hospitalization. Learn the top 5 high-risk drugs to review, safer alternatives, and how to do a brown bag medication review with your doctor.
Learn how to manage constipation caused by medications like opioids, anticholinergics, and iron supplements. Discover what actually works, what doesn't, and how to talk to your doctor about effective treatment.
SGLT2 inhibitors help manage diabetes and protect the heart and kidneys, but canagliflozin may raise fracture risk in vulnerable patients. Learn which drugs are safe and who should avoid them.
Authorized generics and first-to-file generics both lower drug costs, but authorized generics drive prices down further by adding competition during the first-filer's exclusivity period - saving patients and insurers millions.
Myofascial pain syndrome is caused by trigger points in muscles that refer pain to other areas. Learn how to identify them, what causes them, and proven techniques like dry needling and ischemic compression to release them for lasting relief.
SSRI antidepressants can cause serotonin syndrome when mixed with other drugs like tramadol, St. John’s wort, or linezolid. Learn the warning signs, high-risk combinations, and how to stay safe.
Learn how SPF, broad spectrum, and reapplication actually work with OTC sunscreens. Avoid common mistakes, choose the right formula, and protect your skin from cancer and aging.