ScienceInsights

Mixing alcohol with Bactrim can worsen side effects and deplete folate. Here's what actually happens and how long to wait before drinking.

Practical, compassionate guidance on how to tell someone they have cancer, including what to say to children of different ages.

Stopping naltrexone won't cause withdrawal, but it does raise your relapse and overdose risk. Here's what to expect when you discontinue it.

A blood pressure of 137/83 sits in Stage 1 hypertension territory. Here's what that means for your health and what you can do about it.

One bowel movement a day is common, but normal ranges from three times a day to three times a week. Stool consistency matters more than frequency.

Learn what's actually happening in your body during the days before your period, from hormonal shifts to mood changes, cravings, and sleep disruption.

Morning sickness typically peaks around weeks 8–10 and fades by week 14, but some pregnancies are different. Here's what to expect and what can help.

Cancer and its treatments can cause a range of side effects, from fatigue and nausea to long-term changes that persist after treatment ends.

Traveling with medication or need a refill abroad? Here's what to know about limits, restrictions, and filling prescriptions in another country.

Gastritis often clears up once you address the cause. Learn which treatments, foods, and remedies support stomach lining healing and when to see a doctor.