The Tropical Disease Medication You Need Before International Travel
The tropical disease medication most international travelers need before departure is an antimalarial drug — and the one you choose matters more than you...
Lyme Disease Treatment: When the Standard 3 Weeks of Antibiotics Isn’t Enough
For the roughly 476,000 Americans diagnosed with Lyme disease each year, the standard prescription sounds straightforward: take antibiotics for two to...
Malaria Drug Being Used for Lupus — Decades of Evidence Back It Up
Hydroxychloroquine — sold under the brand name Plaquenil — is a malaria drug that has been used to treat lupus for decades, and the clinical evidence...
The Anti-Parasitic Drug That’s Also Being Studied for Cancer
The anti-parasitic drug generating the most attention in cancer research is fenbendazole, a veterinary deworming medication that belongs to the...
Ivermectin Has a Real Medical Use — Here’s What It’s Actually For
Ivermectin is a legitimate, FDA-approved antiparasitic medication that has been saving lives since the 1980s.
Valley Fever Drug: Why This Fungal Infection Is Spreading to New States
Valley fever, a fungal lung infection caused by *Coccidioides* spores lurking in dry soil, is spreading well beyond its traditional strongholds in Arizona...
Athlete’s Foot Cream vs. Oral Medication: When to Go Stronger
For most people dealing with athlete's foot, an over-the-counter antifungal cream is all you need — and you should start there.
Systemic Fungal Infections Are Rising — And the Drugs Are Struggling to Keep Up
Systemic fungal infections are surging worldwide, and the drugs we rely on to treat them are falling dangerously behind. An estimated 6.
Vaginal Yeast Infection: Why One Pill Sometimes Isn’t Enough
A single dose of fluconazole, the standard oral antifungal pill, fails to fully resolve vaginal yeast infections in roughly 25 to 30 percent of cases,...
10 Facts Doctors Want Patients to Know About
Doctors across the country are sounding the alarm on a handful of health realities that too many patients overlook, and the consequences of ignoring them...