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Here at MedsBase, we want to offer you more than just the ability to purchase the medications you require. On this blog, we aim to shed some light on conditions, medications, how they work, what they interact with and any medical news that we think might interest you. Browse below, either by category or by viewing all, to catch up on the latest and learn more.
NT-proBNP Blood Marker for Heart Disease Risk Prediction

A high NT-proBNP blood test result can reveal heart disease risk years before symptoms appear. [...]

Ashwagandha for Cortisol and Stress Reduction — What the Evidence Actually Shows

Ashwagandha cortisol and stress. Clinical trials show ashwagandha can lower cortisol by up to 30% [...]

Allergy Immunotherapy — Allergy Shots vs Sublingual Drops (SLIT vs SCIT Comparison)

Comparing allergy immunotherapy shots vs sublingual drops? We review efficacy data, costs, side effects, time [...]

Upadacitinib vs Baricitinib for Alopecia Areata — Which JAK Inhibitor Works Better?

Upadacitinib vs baricitinib alopecia areata. Upadacitinib vs baricitinib for alopecia areata — compare efficacy, side [...]

GLP-1 Drugs for Sleep Apnea — Can Metabolic Medications Treat OSA?

GLP-1 drugs for sleep apnea reduced breathing interruptions by up to 63% in clinical trials. [...]

Metformin and Longevity — What the TAME Trial Means for Healthy Aging

Metformin longevity TAME trial. The TAME trial is testing whether metformin can delay age-related diseases [...]

Xylitol Sweetener Cardiovascular Risk — What the Latest Research Means for Your Heart Health

Xylitol sweetener cardiovascular risk. New research links xylitol sweetener to higher cardiovascular risk through increased [...]

The Gut-Brain Axis — How Your Gut Microbiome Affects Mental Health, Anxiety, and Depression

Gut-brain axis mental health. The gut-brain axis shapes your mental health through the vagus nerve, [...]

Methotrexate — Uses, Side Effects and Safety Guide

Methotrexate uses side effects. Methotrexate uses and side effects explained: the weekly dosing rule, folic [...]

Propranolol vs Atenolol — Which Beta Blocker Works Best for Your Condition?

Propranolol vs atenolol comparison: why brain permeability changes everything. Head-to-head on uses, side effects, migraine, [...]

Hot Drinks Esophageal Cancer Risk — What the Research Says

Hot drinks esophageal cancer risk explored: at what temperature does your coffee become harmful, how [...]

SABA vs LABA Bronchodilators for Asthma and COPD — Which Is Right for You?

Compare SABA vs LABA bronchodilators for asthma and COPD — differences in onset, duration, safety, [...]

Diabetic Neuropathy Pain Medications — What Works, What Doesn’t, and What to Try First

Compare diabetic neuropathy pain medications ranked by clinical evidence. From gabapentin and pregabalin to duloxetine [...]

SABA and SAMA Bronchodilators and Cardiovascular Risk — What Asthma and COPD Patients Need to Know

SABA and SAMA cardiovascular risk. New research links short-acting bronchodilators to higher cardiovascular risk in [...]

Nighttime Light Exposure Heart Disease: 7 Proven Risks & How to Protect Your Heart

New research links nighttime light exposure heart disease risk to altered cardiac structure. Learn 7 [...]

Baricitinib for Alopecia Areata: 7 Research-Backed Facts About Hair Regrowth

Baricitinib for alopecia areata shows up to 80% scalp regrowth in recent trials. Learn how [...]

Best Time to Take Levothyroxine — Morning vs Bedtime, What Research Says

Best time to take levothyroxine. Morning vs. Bedtime: When Should You Really Take Your Thyroid

Azelastine vs Olopatadine — Which Antihistamine Eye Drop Works Better for Allergic Conjunctivitis?

Azelastine vs olopatadine. which antihistamine eye drop relieves allergic conjunctivitis faster? Compare onset time, dosing, [...]

Migraine Prevention Medication Guidelines 2026 — What the AAN/AHS Update Means for You

Migraine prevention medication guidelines. The 2026 Migraine Prevention Guidelines Just Dropped — Here's What Actually

Antidepressants and Weight Gain: Which Medications Affect Your Weight the Most

Antidepressants and weight gain. Is Your Antidepressant Making You Gain Weight? Here's What the Data

Intensive Blood Pressure Control and Dementia Risk: What the SPRINT MIND Trial Reveals

Intensive blood pressure control dementia risk. Your Blood Pressure Could Be Quietly Damaging Your Brain [...]

Vitamin K2 Heart Health

Vitamin K2 heart health benefits are backed by major studies showing up to 50% lower [...]

Pelacarsen Lp(a) Trial Results

Pelacarsen Lp(a) trial results from the phase III Lp(a)HORIZON study are in. Learn what the [...]

Community-Acquired MRSA: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention — A Complete Guide

Worried about a community acquired MRSA infection? Learn the symptoms, 8 treatment strategies, and critical [...]