Antibiotics fight bacterial infections by targeting cell walls, protein production, DNA, or membranes. Learn the main classes - penicillins, macrolides, fluoroquinolones, and more - how they work, their side effects, and why resistance is growing.
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Grapefruit can dangerously increase levels of certain blood pressure medications like felodipine and nimodipine, leading to low blood pressure and dizziness. Learn which citrus fruits to avoid and safer alternatives.
Most sinus infections are viral and don't need antibiotics. Learn how to tell the difference between viral and bacterial sinusitis, when antibiotics actually help, and what to do instead to recover safely.
Learn how to tell food allergies apart from medication allergies by timing, symptoms, immune response, and diagnosis. Avoid dangerous misdiagnoses and unnecessary medication avoidance.
DBT skills offer proven, practical tools for managing intense emotions, reducing self-harm, and surviving crises in borderline personality disorder. Learn how mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal skills work together to create real change.
A practical guide to managing sodium, potassium, and phosphorus in a renal diet for chronic kidney disease. Learn what to eat, what to avoid, and how to make lasting changes without feeling deprived.
Switching to generic medications is common and usually safe, but communication with your pharmacy is key. Learn what to ask, when to speak up, and how to avoid problems during generic transitions.
Learn how to read liquid prescription labels correctly to avoid dangerous dosing errors. Understand concentration, milliliters, and dosing devices for safe medication use in children and adults.
Learn how to tell apart Candida and ringworm skin infections, what treatments actually work, why they keep coming back, and the latest updates on antifungals and resistance trends.
REM sleep behavior disorder is a sleep condition where people act out vivid dreams, often leading to injury. It's strongly linked to Parkinson's and dementia. Melatonin and clonazepam are the main treatments, but new drugs are on the horizon.