Antibiotic overuse is fueling deadly superbugs and C. difficile infections. Learn how misuse drives resistance, why new drugs aren’t coming fast enough, and what you can do to protect yourself and others.
Generic drugs saved $482 billion in the U.S. in 2024 alone. Learn how these affordable alternatives cut healthcare costs, why biosimilars are the next frontier, and what’s blocking even bigger savings.
Older adults need different medication doses because aging changes how the body absorbs, processes, and eliminates drugs. Learn why start-low-go-slow dosing matters, which drugs are risky, and how to prevent dangerous side effects.
Methadone can prolong the QT interval, increasing the risk of life-threatening heart rhythms. Learn when to get an ECG, who’s at risk, and how to prevent sudden cardiac events while on methadone maintenance therapy.
Scopolamine is the most effective motion sickness medication, but its powerful sedative effects can be dangerous when mixed with alcohol, sleep aids, or CBD. Learn how to use it safely - and what alternatives work better for you.
Expert answers to the most common questions about azilsartan, including how it works, side effects, drug interactions, safety during pregnancy, and what to do if it doesn't lower your blood pressure.
Oral food challenges are the most accurate way to diagnose food allergies, cutting through false positives from blood and skin tests. Learn how they work, their safety profile, and why they're essential for confirming or ruling out allergies.
Buying medicine from unlicensed online pharmacies can be deadly. Fake pills often contain fentanyl, dangerous chemicals, or nothing at all. Learn how to spot scams, avoid risks, and protect yourself from counterfeit drugs.
Coenzyme Q10 may help lower blood pressure, but it can interact dangerously with common medications. Learn how it works, who should avoid it, and how to use it safely with your current treatment.
Learn which medications are safe to take during pregnancy for allergies, pain, nausea, colds, and more. A practical, evidence-based list backed by ACOG, FDA, and real-world data.