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Ashwagandha can dangerously increase thyroid hormone levels when taken with medications like levothyroxine, leading to over-replacement and serious health risks. Learn why doctors advise against combining them and what to do if you're already using both.

Carpal tunnel syndrome causes wrist pain and numbness from median nerve compression. Learn what triggers it, how it's diagnosed, and which treatments actually work-from splinting to surgery.

Learn how to spot misleading claims in media reports about drug safety. Understand the difference between medication errors and side effects, interpret risk correctly, and find real data behind the headlines.

Medication safety prevents harmful errors in how drugs are prescribed, dispensed, and taken. With over 1.5 million ER visits yearly from preventable drug mistakes, knowing how to protect yourself is critical.

Tretinoin and adapalene are two of the most effective retinoids for treating acne and signs of aging. Learn how they differ in strength, tolerability, and results so you can choose the right one for your skin.

MRSA infections differ between community and hospital settings in how they spread, what they cause, and how they’re treated. Understanding the key differences helps prevent and manage these resistant infections effectively.

The FDA issued major drug safety updates in 2025, including new opioid risk labels, MRI requirements for Alzheimer’s drugs, and weight monitoring for ADHD meds. Know what’s changed and what to do next.

Learn how to prepare for a telehealth medication review, what questions to ask, and how to make sure your meds are safe and effective. Reduce risks, avoid interactions, and take control of your health from home.

Learn how to manage common antibiotic side effects like nausea, diarrhea, and sun sensitivity without stopping your course. Practical, science-backed tips to finish your treatment and fight antibiotic resistance.

Healthcare providers weigh medication risks versus benefits to ensure treatments do more good than harm. This science-backed process considers disease severity, side effects, patient preferences, and real-world outcomes to guide safe, effective prescribing.

Breast cancer screening with mammography saves lives. Learn when to start, the difference between 2D and 3D mammograms, who needs extra tests, and how treatment works-based on 2026 guidelines.

Fixed-dose combination drugs combine two or more medications in one pill to improve adherence, reduce pill burden, and enhance treatment outcomes. They’re vital for chronic conditions like hypertension and HIV, but not all combinations are justified.