Generic drugs save billions, but too much competition is causing dangerous shortages. Why some essential medications vanish-and how we can fix it.
Gabapentinoids and opioids together can cause life-threatening respiratory depression. Learn why this combination is dangerous, who’s at risk, and what safer alternatives exist.
Learn how to ask the right questions about drug interactions when you get a new prescription. Protect yourself from dangerous reactions with these 7 essential questions and practical steps.
Opioid-induced constipation affects 40-95% of chronic opioid users and doesn't improve with fiber or standard laxatives. Learn what actually works-from first-line treatments to prescription PAMORAs-and how to get relief without sacrificing pain control.
Telemedicine prescriptions for generics are now common, but strict DEA rules govern controlled substances like buprenorphine. Learn how the 2026 regulations affect access, refills, and pharmacy fills.
Many medications - from antibiotics to decongestants to thyroid pills - can cause palpitations and rapid heartbeat. Learn which ones are most risky, how doctors evaluate them, and what steps to take to stay safe.
Learn the real risks of immunosuppressants on fertility and pregnancy. From azathioprine safety to cyclophosphamide damage, get clear, evidence-based guidance on which drugs are safe-and what to do before trying to conceive.
Discover how diet and weight loss can reverse nonalcoholic fatty liver disease by healing your gut. Learn what foods help, which probiotics work, and how losing just 5% of your weight can transform your liver health.
Most perforated eardrums heal on their own in 3 to 8 weeks. Learn the exact timeline, what to avoid, when to see a doctor, and how to protect your ear to prevent infection and permanent hearing loss.
Digoxin helps manage heart failure and atrial fibrillation, but its narrow safety window makes interactions with other drugs, foods, and supplements dangerous. Learn what to monitor to avoid toxicity.