Diuretics help manage heart failure and high blood pressure, but improper fluid intake can cause dehydration or dangerous electrolyte imbalances. Learn how much to drink, what to avoid, and how to track your hydration safely.
Lyme disease is the most common tick-borne illness in the U.S., with nearly 500,000 cases yearly. Early treatment with antibiotics can prevent serious complications - but delays lead to long-term problems. Know the signs, act fast.
Peripheral artery disease causes leg pain and increases heart attack risk. Learn the real symptoms, how it's diagnosed with a simple ankle test, and what actually works to treat it-no fluff, just facts.
Learn how to safely track and manage medication expiration dates at home. Avoid risks from outdated pills and creams with simple, practical steps anyone can follow.
Generic drug shortages are rising due to fragile supply chains, overseas manufacturing dependence, and unprofitable pricing. Sterile injectables are most at risk, with patients facing delayed treatments and dangerous substitutions.
Learn the latest psoriasis treatment options for plaque, guttate, and systemic forms in 2026. Discover which therapies work best, from topicals to biologics, and what’s coming next.
Learn how pharmaceutical manufacturers help patients afford medications through copay assistance and Patient Assistance Programs. Find out who qualifies, how to apply, and what’s changing in 2025.
MedWatch is the FDA's system for collecting safety data on generic drugs. Learn how reports are submitted, why tracking manufacturers is hard, and what you can do to help improve drug safety.
After hospital discharge, medication errors cause dangerous drug interactions. Learn how to reconcile your meds step-by-step to avoid missed doses, harmful combinations, and preventable readmissions.
Learn how antibiotic use can trigger C. diff infection, what symptoms to watch for, how it's treated today, and proven ways to prevent it-including when to consider fecal transplants or new FDA-approved therapies.
Learn how hormone therapy during menopause affects your body, what side effects to expect, and how to weigh risks versus benefits based on your age and health history. Get clear, evidence-based info on HRT alternatives and new treatments.
Gastrointestinal combination products combine multiple drugs to treat digestive conditions. Learn which combos have generic versions, why some don’t, and what alternatives work when insurance won’t cover your prescription.