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Taking antacids with certain antibiotics like tetracycline or ciprofloxacin can reduce their effectiveness by up to 90%. Learn which drugs are affected, how to space them safely, and safer alternatives to avoid treatment failure.

Cognitive biases are unconscious mental shortcuts that distort how we process information and respond to the world. They affect everything from medical diagnoses to financial decisions - and they’re stronger than most people realize.

Alcohol can cause dangerous drops in blood sugar when taken with diabetes medications like insulin or sulfonylureas. Learn how to drink safely, which drinks to avoid, and what to do if your blood sugar crashes.

Certain herbal supplements like St. John's wort can reduce birth control effectiveness by speeding up hormone breakdown. Learn which ones are risky, which are safe, and what to do if you're taking both.

Multiple generic drug competitors don't always mean lower prices. Real-world market dynamics, patent strategies, and payer power often limit competition-even when dozens of generics are approved.

Switching from brand-name to generic medications often reduces costs but can hurt adherence due to pill appearance changes and patient distrust. Learn why this happens and how patients and providers can make transitions smoother and safer.

Anemia in kidney disease is caused by low erythropoietin and iron problems. Treatment with IV iron and ESAs like epoetin raises hemoglobin safely to 10-11.5 g/dL. New oral HIF-PHIs offer hope without injections.

Discover proven nighttime strategies to reduce tinnitus and improve sleep, including sound therapy, sleep hygiene, and CBT. Learn what actually works based on clinical research and real user experiences.

Eczema in babies can be the first sign of the atopic march-a chain of allergic conditions. Learn how skin barrier care, early food introduction, and genetics play a role in preventing asthma and food allergies.

Metformin and contrast dye can be safely used together for most people with normal kidney function. Learn the updated guidelines, who’s truly at risk for lactic acidosis, and how to avoid unnecessary medication pauses.

Recurrent infections can signal an underlying immunodeficiency. Learn the red flags-like four ear infections a year or thrush after age one-and what tests actually matter to catch it early before permanent damage occurs.

Hepatitis A is a short-term liver infection that causes fatigue, jaundice, and nausea. It doesn’t become chronic. Learn how it spreads, how long recovery takes, and how the vaccine prevents it.