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Blood pressure medications: Can they raise my triglycerides?
Learn which blood pressure medicines might raise triglyceride levels.
Blood sugar levels can fluctuate for many reasons
Unexplained changes in blood sugar levels can be the result of illness, injury, stress and hormone changes.
Blood thinners: Can I still get blood clots?
These medications must be taken exactly as directed to prevent blood clots.
COVID-19 drugs: Are there any that work?
Medicine can help people who are at risk of, diagnosed with, or have symptoms of COVID-19.
COVID-19 infections by race: What's behind the health disparities?
Understand how underlying health conditions, the places where people live and work, and racism can affect who becomes seriously ill with COVID-19.
COVID-19 variants: What's the concern?
The virus that causes COVID-19 has changed over time, which has affected prevention, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19.
Calcium supplements: Do they interfere with blood pressure drugs?
In large amounts, these supplements may affect certain blood pressure medicines.
Can vitamin D protect against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Find out what the research says about links between this key vitamin and the widespread viral infection.
Can you recommend a diet after gallbladder removal?
Should you follow a special diet to prevent problems after gallbladder surgery?
Car sickness in children: Can I prevent it?
Carefully planned pre-trip meals, air ventilation and distractions might help prevent car sickness in children.
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