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Medication Shortages: How to Manage When Drugs Aren't Available
Medication shortages are disrupting care across the U.S., with critical drugs like morphine and IV antibiotics running out for months. Learn how hospitals are responding, why the system keeps failing, and what can be done to protect patients.
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Riluzole: What You Need to Know About Progression and Treatment
Riluzole is the first FDA-approved drug for ALS, offering a modest but meaningful survival benefit. Learn how it works, its side effects, real-world outcomes, and how it compares to newer treatments.
Asthma During Pregnancy: Safe Medications and How They Protect Your Baby
Learn which asthma medications are safe during pregnancy and how uncontrolled asthma poses greater risks to your baby than the drugs themselves. Evidence-based guidance on inhalers, rescue meds, and lifestyle tips.
Sulfonamide Allergies: What Drugs to Avoid and What’s Safe
Most people with a 'sulfa allergy' don't need to avoid all sulfonamide drugs. Learn which medications are safe, which to avoid, and why mislabeling harms your health and increases antibiotic resistance.
Drug Interactions Discovered Post-Market: What It Means for Your Safety
Drug interactions discovered after approval can cause serious harm. Learn how post-market surveillance catches hidden risks like statin-antifungal combos and grapefruit-drug reactions that clinical trials miss.
Early Warning Signs of Dangerous Medication Side Effects: What to Watch For
Learn the early warning signs of dangerous medication side effects that can turn life-threatening within hours. Know when to call 911, what symptoms to track, and who’s at highest risk.
Caffeine and ADHD Medications: How They Work Together and When They Turn Dangerous
Combining caffeine with ADHD medications like Adderall can boost focus but carries serious risks - increased heart rate, anxiety, and crashes. Learn safe dosing, timing, and alternatives like L-theanine to avoid dangerous side effects.
How to Replace Lost or Stolen Medications While Abroad
Losing your medication while traveling abroad can be scary, but you can get help. Learn the steps to replace lost or stolen prescriptions overseas, what to carry before you go, and how to avoid dangerous counterfeit drugs.
Metabolic Syndrome: The Hidden Cluster of Heart Disease Risk Factors
Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of five risk factors - including abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, and insulin resistance - that dramatically increase heart disease and diabetes risk. Learn how to spot it, reverse it, and protect your health.
Chemotherapy: How Cytotoxic Drugs Work and Common Side Effects
Chemotherapy uses cytotoxic drugs to kill rapidly dividing cancer cells, but also affects healthy tissues, causing side effects like fatigue, nausea, and neuropathy. Learn how it works, why it's still essential, and how modern care helps manage its impact.