SGLT2 inhibitors help manage diabetes and protect your heart and kidneys, but they can cause genital infections. Learn how simple hygiene, hydration, and timing can reduce your risk by over 40% without stopping your medication.
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Familial hypercholesterolemia is a hidden genetic disorder that causes dangerously high cholesterol from birth. Early detection through child screening and family testing can prevent heart attacks and save lives - but most cases go undiagnosed.
Medication errors harm over 1.5 million Americans yearly. Learn the most dangerous drugs, why mistakes happen, and how to protect yourself with simple, proven steps - before it’s too late.
Osteoporosis silently weakens bones, leading to fractures from minor falls. Learn how to stop bone density loss with diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes - before it’s too late.
Hormone therapy can dramatically reduce menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats, and protect bone health. For women under 60 or within 10 years of menopause, benefits often outweigh risks-especially with transdermal estrogen. Learn the facts, not the fear.
Opioids can worsen depression over time, even when taken as prescribed. Learn how mood changes happen, how to spot them early, and what steps to take to protect your mental health while managing pain.
Metformin is safe for most people with diabetes and mild-to-moderate kidney disease. Learn how to monitor eGFR, adjust doses, and avoid common mistakes that lead to unnecessary discontinuation.
Heavy menstrual bleeding is common in women on blood thinners, affecting up to 70%. Learn safe, effective treatments like the levonorgestrel IUD, tranexamic acid, and progesterone therapy-without stopping your anticoagulant.
Learn how to effectively monitor your symptoms after receiving a safety communication about medication, devices, or health risks. Practical steps, tracking methods, and when to seek help.
What to Do If You Receive the Wrong Medication from the Pharmacy: Immediate Steps and Legal Rights
Dec, 31 2025
If you receive the wrong medication from the pharmacy, stop taking it immediately, contact your doctor, preserve evidence, and report the error. Know your rights and how to prevent future mistakes.
Anticoagulants and Bleeding Disorders: How to Prevent Hemorrhage in Patients on Blood Thinners
Dec, 30 2025
Anticoagulants prevent dangerous clots but carry a serious bleeding risk. Learn how to prevent hemorrhage with proper drug selection, kidney monitoring, reversal agents, and patient safety strategies for warfarin and DOACs.
New antidepressants like Exxua, Zuranolone, and Auvelity offer faster relief and fewer side effects than SSRIs. Discover how these 2025 breakthroughs are changing depression treatment-and who they're best for.