Medication management Archive

Carotid artery dissection can affect blood flow to the brain. Explore possible symptoms, causes, and the tests and treatments doctors may consider.

Advair treats asthma, but questions about its effects can extend beyond breathing. Find out what may matter when considering your bone health.

People with cardiovascular disease often take five or more medications, some of which may be unnecessary, inappropriate, or even harmful. For some people, stopping or lowering the dose of certain medications under a doctor’s guidance (deprescribing) may be a good strategy.

A sarcoidosis diagnosis followed by ITP can raise concerns about a possible connection. Discover what may link these conditions and what remains uncertain.

New panic attacks while taking an SSRI may prompt questions about dosage, switching medications, or adding another type of treatment.

Erectile changes can arise for many reasons over time, including shifts in health, lifestyle, aging, or other medicines being taken.

Epigenetics is the study of how behavior, the environment, and other factors can trigger chemical changes to DNA or nearby proteins that affect how genes work. Collectively, these changes (known as epigenetic marks) may provide clues about health and longevity.

Numbness or tingling in the feet can have many causes. See how statin use fits into the evaluation and what factors doctors may consider.

Allergy symptoms can affect more than your nose. See why nasal congestion may be linked with tinnitus and what may help guide next steps.

Past smoking, heavy drinking, and drug use can raise lasting questions about aging. Find out which factors shape future health and longevity.