Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common liver cancer, often developing in people with cirrhosis. Regular ultrasound surveillance every 6 months can improve survival from under 20% to over 50%. Learn who needs screening, what tests are used, and the latest treatment options.
Chronic bronchitis causes a lasting cough and mucus buildup, often from smoking. Quitting smoking is the most effective way to slow it. Learn how treatments like pulmonary rehab, vaccines, and oxygen help manage symptoms and improve daily life.
Learn how the low-FODMAP, low-residue, and elimination diets work for IBS. Discover which one suits your symptoms, how to do it right, and why most people fail without professional guidance.
Medications for alcohol use disorder can reduce relapse risk, but only when used correctly. Learn how naltrexone, acamprosate, and disulfiram work - and why so many people stop taking them.
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis are rare but deadly drug reactions that cause skin and mucous membrane damage. Learn the signs, causes, treatments, and how genetic testing can prevent them.
Medication adherence apps use smartphone reminders and tracking to help people take their pills on time. Proven to improve compliance by up to 40%, they're free, easy to use, and work better than pill boxes or SMS alerts.
Doctors prescribe generics 90% of the time, but many still doubt their effectiveness. Medical education often ignores bioequivalence science, leading to brand-name habits and patient mistrust. Here’s how to fix it.
MASLD, formerly called NAFLD, affects 1 in 4 adults worldwide and is often silent until it's advanced. Learn the real risks, who's most vulnerable, and how simple lifestyle changes can reverse it before it's too late.
Learn how to read your prescription label step by step to avoid dangerous mistakes. Understand medication names, strengths, dosing instructions, and safety warnings so you take your medicine correctly every time.
Learn how to tell the difference between a true MS relapse and a pseudorelapse, what triggers each, and why steroids are often unnecessary - and even harmful - for pseudorelapses.
The FDA's black box warning on antidepressants for youth was meant to prevent suicide, but data shows it may have led to fewer treatments and more suicide attempts. Here's what the evidence really says.
Skipping prescription medication doses can lead to serious health risks, from antibiotic resistance to heart attacks. Learn why timing matters, which drugs are most sensitive, and practical ways to stay on track.