Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions - abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, and unhealthy lipids - that raise your risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. It’s silent, common, and reversible with lifestyle changes.
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Air pollution worsens asthma symptoms and triggers attacks. Learn proven, science-backed ways to reduce exposure-from using air purifiers and checking the Air Quality Index to supporting cleaner schools and transit policies.
Generic drug contamination is a growing safety concern, with nearly 4 in 10 recalls tied to impurities. Learn how contamination happens, who’s at risk, and what you can do to protect yourself.
A kidney transplant offers the best chance at long-term survival for end-stage renal disease. Learn who qualifies, what the surgery involves, and how to manage life with a new kidney.
Learn how to choose between generic and brand-name medications with clear facts, real savings, and expert-backed advice. Generics are just as safe and effective - and can save you hundreds per month.
Learn which antibiotics are safe during pregnancy, their common side effects, and how to make informed decisions with your doctor. Evidence-based guidance for safe treatment of infections while protecting your baby.
MAOIs are powerful antidepressants, but they require strict dietary restrictions to avoid dangerous spikes in blood pressure. Learn which foods contain tyramine, why they're risky, and how to safely manage your diet while on these medications.
Loperamide abuse is rising as people misuse OTC antidiarrheals like Imodium to self-treat opioid withdrawal. High doses can cause fatal heart rhythms, yet many don't realize the danger. Learn the warning signs and what to do.
Blepharitis causes crusty, irritated eyelids - but warm compresses applied correctly can dramatically reduce symptoms. Learn how heat, massage, and daily hygiene control this common eye condition without drugs.
Therapeutic equivalence codes from the FDA tell pharmacists which generic drugs can be safely swapped for brand-name versions. Learn how A and B codes work, why they matter, and what’s changing in 2025.