Expired inhalers, eye drops, and topical medications can be dangerous to use and harmful to the environment. Learn how to safely dispose of them and why replacing them is critical for your health.
Expired inhalers, eye drops, and topical medications can be dangerous to use and harmful to the environment. Learn how to safely dispose of them and why replacing them is critical for your health.
Rescue inhalers give fast relief during asthma attacks, while maintenance inhalers prevent attacks by reducing lung inflammation. Confusing the two can be dangerous. Learn how they work, when to use each, and what’s changing in asthma treatment.
Generics save billions worldwide, but how countries set prices varies wildly-from China's 93% cuts to the U.S.'s 90% use rate. Discover how policies shape access, quality, and survival in the global generic drug market.
Taking five or more medications increases your risk of falls, confusion, hospitalization, and even death. Learn how polypharmacy works, why it’s dangerous, and what you can do to stay safe.
Osteonecrosis of the jaw from medications is rare but serious. Learn the 6 key dental warning signs-like exposed bone, slow healing, and jaw pain-that could save you from severe complications. Know your risk and how to prevent it.
Buspirone augmentation with SSRIs is a safe, effective option for treatment-resistant depression, especially when sexual side effects or emotional blunting persist. It improves mood without weight gain or metabolic risks.
FDA warning letters are serious enforcement tools targeting pharmaceutical manufacturers with CGMP violations. Learn what triggers them, how they impact business, and how to respond effectively.
Behavioral weight loss therapy using cognitive strategies helps rewire thoughts about food and body image, leading to lasting weight loss. Proven techniques like cognitive restructuring and self-monitoring outperform diets alone.
Methadone can cause dangerous heart rhythm changes, especially when combined with other QT-prolonging drugs. Learn who’s at risk, which medications to avoid, and what steps can prevent sudden cardiac events.
Why do the same drugs cause different side effects in different people? Genetics, age, other medications, and even inflammation play a role. Learn how pharmacogenomics is changing how we prescribe meds to prevent dangerous reactions.