Certain medications must not be split or crushed as it can alter their effectiveness and cause serious side effects. Learn which six types of drugs require intact administration for safety and efficacy.
Managing disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) during pregnancy in women with multiple sclerosis significantly affects relapse risk, with anti-CD20 strategies demonstrating superior protection compared to other approaches.
A multisite RCT found no difference in time to full enteral feeds between donor human milk and formula in moderate to late preterm infants, but formula was associated with faster weight regain.
A large US-based study found a greater than fivefold increased risk of benign salivary gland tumors, especially parotid tumors, in individuals with cannabis use disorder.
Research links insufficient sleep and late bedtimes to higher risks of central precocious puberty in girls, with notable sleep issues appearing years before puberty onset.
Despite recommendations for early allergen introduction, peanut intake among US infants remains low, with significant disparities by age and ethnicity. Tree nut and egg consumption trends also reveal notable demographic and temporal differences.
Emerging research reveals a compelling connection between common herpes viruses and dementia risk, with vaccination and antiviral treatments showing promise for prevention.
Emerging research reveals a compelling connection between common herpes viruses and dementia risk, with vaccination and antiviral treatments showing promise for prevention.
A large Taiwanese cohort study links higher PM2.5 exposure to a more than threefold increased risk of developing systemic lupus erythematosus, underscoring the need for air quality policy interventions.
Mass azithromycin administration to both infants and older children reduced infant mortality more than treating infants alone, with potential spillover benefits from treating older siblings.
Intestinal polyps are mucosal growths that can lead to colorectal cancer. Two types, adenomatous and familial adenomatous polyps, carry a high cancer risk. Early removal and lifestyle adjustments are key to prevention.
Vitamin B2 plays a vital role in energy metabolism, antioxidant defense, and prevention of chronic diseases, especially among older adults, improving heart health, immunity, and anemia.
This article highlights ten common exercise mistakes made by middle-aged and elderly people that can cause harm rather than health benefits, and offers guidance on safer, more effective fitness practices.
Intestinal polyps are often benign but can become cancerous. This article explores symptoms, risk factors, and colonoscopy guidelines to help identify and prevent colorectal cancer.
Stroke affects millions annually, with early symptoms such as numbness in the tongue and limbs signaling urgent attention. This article explains stroke basics, warning signs, and five practical exercises to help prevent stroke.