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.
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.
Generic and brand-name drugs have the same active ingredients and carry the same risk of drug interactions. Regulatory standards ensure bioequivalence, making generics just as safe and effective as their branded counterparts.
Ephedrine and MAO inhibitors can trigger a deadly hypertensive crisis within minutes. This interaction is lethal, preventable, and still killing people today. Know the signs, avoid the risks, and never take OTC cold meds with MAOIs.
Learn how to report medication side effects to the FDA, why your voice matters, and what happens after you speak up. A clear, step-by-step guide for patients taking any prescription drug.
Swimmer's ear is a painful ear infection caused by water trapped in the ear canal. Learn how to prevent it with simple home remedies, what treatments actually work, and the mistakes that make it worse.
Learn how to get FDA-required Medication Guides for your prescription drugs. Know your rights, where to find them, and what’s changing in 2025 to make drug safety info easier to access.
The DSCSA track-and-trace system uses unique serial numbers and electronic verification to block counterfeit drugs from entering the U.S. supply chain. By 2024, every prescription package must be traceable from manufacturer to pharmacy.
Dissolution testing is how the FDA ensures generic drugs release their active ingredients at the same rate as brand-name versions. It replaces human trials for many drugs, saving time and cost while maintaining quality.