ScienceInsights

Pregabalin can cause fluid retention and worsen heart failure in some patients. Here's what heart patients should know before taking it.

Used lidocaine patches still contain active medication and need careful disposal. Here's how to safely throw them away at home or through a drug take-back program.

Sleep debt is real, and catching up is harder than a lazy Sunday suggests. Here's what the research says about recovery.

Alcohol affects your brain, liver, hormones, and cancer risk more than most people realize. Here's what the research actually says about drinking and your health.

Adrenergic receptors respond to adrenaline and noradrenaline to regulate heart rate, breathing, and more — and they're central to how many common drugs work.

Learn which urinary tract health habits are backed by evidence, from hydration and hygiene to cranberry supplements and probiotics.

Build a daily skin routine that actually works, from barrier care and moisturizers to diet, exfoliation, and habits that keep skin clear long-term.

Cosmeceuticals sit between cosmetics and drugs. Learn how ingredients like retinoids, vitamin C, and peptides actually work on skin and what the evidence says.

Learn what to track, say, and ask when discussing depression with your doctor, from starting the conversation to understanding your treatment options.