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How a Tiny Gene Change Can Affect Your Pet's Health

January 2, 2026

Cats and dogs have a special protein called MDR1. This protein acts like a bouncer, controlling which drugs can enter the brain. It's crucial because it keeps harmful drugs like ivermectin out of the brain, preventing toxic reactions. In some pets, a tiny change in the MDR1 gene can cause big probl

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Thanksgiving Feast: Food and Medication Mix-Ups to Avoid

November 21, 2025

Thanksgiving is a time for big meals and family, but it's also a time to be careful with food and medicine. Some foods can mess with common medicines, causing problems. For example, leafy greens like spinach and kale have vitamin K, which helps blood clot. If someone is on blood thinners, eating too

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Kratom: The Double-Edged Plant from Southeast Asia

June 16, 2025

Kratom, a plant from the Rubiaceae family, is a tropical tree that grows in Southeast Asia. It has been used for centuries for its wide range of effects on the body and mind. These effects include pain relief and reducing anxiety. What makes kratom interesting is its ability to act differently depen

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Unmasking COVID-19 Chatter: What We Learned from Social Media

March 8, 2025

The COVID-19 pandemic sparked a lot of talk about medicines on social media. But, traditional research only scratched the surface, focusing mainly on public opinions and facing issues like reporting biases, inefficiency, and slow data collection. Imagine trying to understand a huge conversa

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What Happens When A Common Virus Mixes with Acetaminophen?

February 8, 2025

Teenager girl experiences serious liver issues after taking a popular pain killer. She was feeling miserable. Migraines are no joke. So, she turned to something many of us do when pain strikes: she took acetaminophen. The teenager’s body was already fighting off the Epstein-Barr virus (EB

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Xylazine's Hidden Target: A New Way to Combat Its Effects?

December 29, 2024

Xylazine, a drug often mixed with opioids, is causing serious health issues in the United States. While it's mainly known for affecting α2-adrenergic receptors, its harmful effects can't be fully reversed by drugs that block these receptors. Scientists have now found that xylazine also targets α7 ni

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Managing Acalabrutinib Side Effects: Real-World Advice from French Experts

November 16, 2024

Acalabrutinib, a newer medication for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, is safer than older options. However, managing its side effects can be tricky. A group of French healthcare professionals—including hematologists, pharmacists, and doctors specializing in heart and skin issues—decided to find practi