Functional impairment from autoimmune diseases can make daily tasks impossible. Rehabilitation and occupational therapy offer science-backed ways to restore movement, conserve energy, and regain independence-without triggering flares.
Valerian may seem safe as a natural sleep aid, but combining it with sedating medications like Xanax, alcohol, or opioids can cause dangerous CNS depression. Learn what you need to know before taking it.
Prior authorization delays are causing dangerous treatment gaps, especially for chronic and life-threatening conditions. Learn how providers and patients can reduce delays, avoid life-threatening consequences, and navigate the broken system.
Chronic GERD can lead to Barrett’s esophagus, a precancerous condition that increases esophageal cancer risk. Learn who should be screened, how it’s diagnosed, and what treatments work best to prevent cancer.
Learn why carrying medications in original containers while traveling is critical for avoiding delays, legal issues, and customs denials - especially when flying internationally. Get practical tips for TSA, liquids, and global rules.
Alcohol may help you fall asleep faster, but it fragments sleep, worsens apnea, and impairs next-day cognition. Learn how even one drink disrupts your rest and what to do instead.
African-made antiretroviral generics are transforming HIV treatment access, reducing dependence on imports and building local health sovereignty. With WHO-prequalified drugs now being procured by the Global Fund, the continent is on track to produce a growing share of its own life-saving medicines.
Learn which OTC medications are safe during pregnancy and what to ask your provider before taking anything. Avoid common mistakes with pain relievers, cold meds, and antihistamines.
Learn the key differences between bacterial, viral, and fungal pneumonia - how they start, how they're diagnosed, and why treatment depends entirely on the type. Know what to watch for and how to prevent each one.
Learn how to measure children's medication doses safely at home using oral syringes, mL markings, and weight-based calculations to prevent dangerous errors. Essential guide for parents.
