In 2026, flu and COVID-19 require different testing, treatment, and isolation strategies. Learn how the latest data on symptoms, antivirals, and transmission changes what you need to do when you're sick.
Many gastrointestinal medications fail to work because of how the gut absorbs (or blocks) drugs. Learn why food, disease, and formulation affect effectiveness-and what you can do about it.
A deep dive into imipramine's discovery, FDA approval, clinical impact, and why it still matters in modern psychiatry.
If you're taking atazanavir for HIV, you have legal rights at work. Learn what accommodations you can request, how to ask for them, and how to protect yourself from discrimination-all without revealing your diagnosis.
As a blogger, I've recently delved into the role of surgery in treating Graves' disease. Surgery, specifically thyroidectomy, is one of the three primary treatment options for this condition, alongside medication and radioactive iodine therapy. It involves removing all or part of the thyroid gland, which can provide long-term relief from symptoms. Although it may not be the first choice for many patients, surgery can be especially beneficial for those with large goiters, pregnant women, or individuals who cannot tolerate other treatments. Overall, surgery plays a crucial role in Graves' disease treatment and can offer life-changing results for patients in specific circumstances.
Lower GI bleeding is often caused by diverticula or angiodysplasia, especially in older adults. Learn how doctors diagnose and treat these common but different conditions, and why early intervention matters.