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Green coffee extract may lower blood pressure, but when mixed with stimulant medications like Adderall or Ritalin, it can cause dangerous fluctuations. Learn why this combination is risky and what to do instead.
Pheochromocytoma is a rare adrenal tumor that causes dangerous spikes in blood pressure, sweating, and heart palpitations. It's often misdiagnosed as anxiety, but can be cured with surgery if detected early.
Blood pressure targets are no longer one-size-fits-all. Learn why 120/80 isn't right for everyone, how guidelines differ across countries, and what target makes sense for your age, health, and lifestyle.
Certain antibiotics can worsen muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis. Learn which ones are risky, which are safe, and how to avoid dangerous reactions while still treating infections effectively.
Many common medications cause insomnia by disrupting melatonin, cortisol, or brain chemistry. Learn which drugs are most likely to ruin your sleep and how to fix it without quitting your treatment.
Chronic back pain lasts longer than 12 weeks and requires more than just pills. Learn how physical therapy, smart medication use, and daily self-management work together to reduce pain and improve function - backed by science and real patient results.
Lung cancer screening with LDCT saves lives when done right-especially for smokers and former smokers. New guidelines expand eligibility, and targeted therapies are turning early detection into long-term survival.
A clear, up-to-date list of medications safe to take during pregnancy, including dosages, brand names, and what to avoid. Based on CDC, ACOG, and hospital guidelines for 2024.
Learn how to use CGM trend arrows to adjust diabetes medication doses safely and prevent dangerous lows and highs. Evidence-based strategies for insulin and non-insulin drugs.
Omeprazole can reduce clopidogrel’s effectiveness by blocking the CYP2C19 enzyme needed for activation. Avoid omeprazole and esomeprazole-use pantoprazole instead. Genetic testing helps identify those at highest risk.
DRESS syndrome is a rare but life-threatening drug reaction causing fever, rash, eosinophilia, and organ damage. Allopurinol and antiepileptics are common triggers. Early diagnosis and stopping the drug can cut mortality in half.
CYP450 enzymes process 90% of medications, but drugs often compete for them - leading to dangerous interactions. Learn how common meds like statins, antidepressants, and antibiotics clash in your liver - and what to do about it.