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Pravastatin is a preferred statin for older adults due to its lower risk of muscle side effects and fewer drug interactions. Learn how it compares to other statins, what side effects to watch for, and when it’s the right choice for seniors.

Learn how medications work in the body through pharmacology basics-understanding pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug mechanisms, and why people respond differently to the same drugs.

Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the myelin sheath around nerves, causing vision loss, fatigue, numbness, and mobility issues. Learn how it starts, what happens in the brain, and how modern treatments are changing outcomes.

Pharmacogenetic testing uses your DNA to predict how you'll respond to medications, helping prevent dangerous side effects. Studies show it cuts adverse drug reactions by 30% when used before prescribing.

A preconception medication plan helps reduce birth defect risks by reviewing and adjusting medications before pregnancy. Key steps include starting folic acid, switching unsafe drugs, managing chronic conditions, and coordinating care with your healthcare team.

Prediabetes doesn't have to lead to type 2 diabetes. Simple, proven lifestyle changes - better food, regular movement, better sleep - can reverse it. Discover how to lower your blood sugar naturally and protect your long-term health.

Food can make your meds work better-or cause dangerous side effects. Learn how dairy, grapefruit, vitamin K, and timing affect your prescriptions and what to do to stay safe.

Spacers are essential for children with asthma, improving medication delivery and reducing hospital visits. Learn how to use them correctly, why schools must support care plans, and how to overcome teen resistance.

GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and liraglutide offer real weight loss and metabolic improvements for women with PCOS and obesity, helping restore ovulation, lower testosterone, and reduce insulin resistance-when used correctly.

Medication-induced delirium is a sudden, dangerous confusion in older adults caused by common drugs like Benadryl and benzodiazepines. Learn the signs, top risky medications, and how to prevent it before it's too late.