Every year, 60,000 children under five accidentally swallow medicine. Learn the proven, science-backed methods to lock up medications safely, prevent poisonings, and protect your kids-even when visitors are around.
Statins were once banned during pregnancy, but new data shows they're safer than thought. Learn about FDA updates, real-world study results, and when it's okay to continue. Find out what to do if you're on statins and get pregnant.
The No Surprises Act doesn't protect you from unexpected pharmacy bills. Learn how to avoid paying hundreds or even thousands extra for your prescriptions by checking your pharmacy network before you fill your meds.
Traveling internationally with controlled substances like opioids, stimulants, or benzodiazepines requires a doctor’s letter. Without it, you risk detention, confiscation, or arrest. Learn what must be in the letter, how much you can carry, and which countries have the strictest rules.
Generic antibiotic combination products offer major cost savings and improved access, but regulatory and legal barriers still limit their availability. Learn how they work, why some are hard to copy, and what’s being done to fix the system.
Grapefruit juice can dangerously increase levels of many common medications by blocking enzymes that break them down. Over 85 drugs are affected, with statins, blood pressure meds, and immunosuppressants at highest risk. Avoid grapefruit entirely if you take any of these.
Learn how imaging tests like ultrasound, CT, and MRI pinpoint the causes of urinary retention, when to use each, and how to interpret the results.
The ASCVD score helps doctors assess your 10-year risk of heart attack or stroke based on cholesterol, blood pressure, and lifestyle. Learn how it works, its limitations, and what to do next.
Drug-induced severe pancreatitis is rare but deadly. Learn the warning signs, high-risk medications, and urgent treatment steps that can save your life. Early action can mean full recovery.
A clear, up‑to‑date comparison of Cleocin (clindamycin) with popular acne alternatives, covering how they work, side effects, costs, and who should use each.
Learn practical tips to prevent and manage migraine attacks while traveling, from pre‑trip planning and packing the right meds to coping with altitude and jet lag.
