Archive: 2025/12
Travel Safety: Managing Medications and Side Effects Away from Home
Learn how to safely manage prescription and over-the-counter medications while traveling, including TSA rules, international restrictions, time zone adjustments, and what to do if things go wrong.
Dec, 31 2025
Heat Exposure Precautions with Diuretics and Anticholinergics: What You Need to Know
Diuretics and anticholinergics can dangerously reduce your body’s ability to cool down in heat. Learn how these common medications increase heat illness risk - and what steps to take to stay safe.
Dec, 30 2025
Serious Adverse Events: How to Report Generic Drug Side Effects Correctly
Serious adverse events from generic drugs are underreported, creating dangerous blind spots in drug safety. Learn how to correctly report side effects to the FDA and why it matters for patient safety.
Dec, 29 2025
RSV Infections: Risks for Infants, Older Adults, and How to Prevent Them
RSV is a leading cause of hospitalization in infants and older adults. Learn how it spreads, who’s most at risk, and how new vaccines and monoclonal antibodies are changing prevention - with practical steps you can take today.
Dec, 28 2025
Asthma Inhaler Technique for Children: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn the correct step-by-step method for using an asthma inhaler with spacer and mask for children under 8. Discover age-specific breathing techniques, common mistakes, and how to improve compliance for better asthma control.
Dec, 25 2025
Gout Flares: Colchicine, NSAIDs, and Steroids Compared
Learn how colchicine, NSAIDs, and steroids compare for treating acute gout flares. Discover which option is safest based on your health, when to start treatment, and why timing matters more than the drug you choose.
Dec, 24 2025
Diabetic Nephropathy: How ACE Inhibitors, ARBs, and Protein Control Protect Your Kidneys
ACE inhibitors and ARBs are the cornerstone of diabetic nephropathy treatment. Learn how proper dosing, protein control, and avoiding dangerous drug combos can protect your kidneys and prevent kidney failure.
Dec, 23 2025
Why You Must Tell Your Doctor About Supplements and Herbal Remedies
Many people take supplements and herbal remedies without telling their doctor - but this can be dangerous. Learn why disclosing what you're taking is critical to avoid harmful interactions with medications and ensure safe, effective care.
Dec, 22 2025
Pain Neuroscience Education: How Understanding Pain Changes Your Experience
Pain neuroscience education helps people with chronic pain understand that pain is not always a sign of damage. By learning how the brain creates pain, many reduce fear, move more, and improve their lives-even without surgery or drugs.
Dec, 21 2025
Generic Drug Prices: Why Americans Pay Less Than Europeans
Americans pay less for generic drugs than Europeans, despite higher overall healthcare costs. This paradox stems from fierce competition in the U.S. generic market, while Europe's government-controlled pricing keeps generics expensive. Brand-name drugs, however, cost far more in the U.S. due to lack of price negotiation.
Dec, 20 2025