Archive: 2026/01 - Page 2

Learn how liver transplantation works-from eligibility rules and surgical steps to lifelong immunosuppression needs. Understand survival rates, donor criteria, and what life is really like after a transplant.

C. difficile colitis is a dangerous infection often triggered by antibiotics. Learn which antibiotics carry the highest risk, why recurrent cases happen, and how fecal transplants and new microbiome therapies offer real hope for lasting recovery.

Hand hygiene is the most effective way to prevent infections at home. Learn the science-backed 6-step technique, when to use soap vs. sanitizer, and how to make it stick for your whole family.

Mouth taping for sleep has gone viral, but medical experts warn it's unsafe for people with undiagnosed sleep apnea. Learn what the science says about its real risks and better alternatives.

Ceramides restore the skin's natural barrier in eczema when paired with proper bathing. Learn how the right moisturizer and soak-and-seal routine can reduce itching, cut steroid use, and heal skin from the inside out.

Learn the essential sick day rules for diabetes medications to prevent life-threatening DKA and AKI. Know exactly when to stop metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors, and blood pressure meds-and when to call for emergency help.