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In individuals with established asthma, viruses can trigger acute asthma exacerbations. This is the case most often for individuals whose asthma is severe or poorly controlled. The reason behind this ...

Seasonal allergies are a response of your autoimmune system to environmental factors, like pollen, mold, various plants and dust. They are called “seasonal” because they occur during a cer...

In 2015, The International Agency for Research on Cancer classified red meat as “probably carcinogenic to humans”. This result came as a shock to most people. After all, most of us do like...

Drinking alcohol while taking statins is not advisable.  If you do choose to drink, it is important that you do not drink excessively.  Consuming large amounts of alcohol with a statin ...

When your doctor prescribes Metformin for you, he will likely advise you to avoid alcohol intake as much as possible. This is because both metformin and alcohol can lead to an unpleasant and pote...

Grapefruit and grapefruit juice can interact with Amlodipine. Amlodipine is broken down by enzymes (CYP3A4) in the lower intestine. People have different levels of these enzymes in their body, so eati...

Whilst it’s highly effective, Amlodipine also has many side effects. These include dizziness, headaches, swelling and stomach pain. A rare side effect of Amlodipine is weight gain, therefore the...

Cholesterol is a natural substance made by your liver or consumed in foods, and is necessary for our health. However, too much cholesterol (and specific types of cholesterol) are associated with ...