Overseas manufacturing quality issues are putting patient safety at risk, with contaminated drugs, fake documentation, and hidden material substitutions rising sharply. Learn how unannounced inspections, AI monitoring, and strict oversight can prevent disasters.
Digital prescription transfer lets you move your meds from any pharmacy to an online one in minutes-no doctor visit needed. Learn how it works, which pharmacies support it, and how to avoid common pitfalls.
Evidence-based return-to-run plans for shin splints and stress fractures. Learn the 6-phase rehab protocol, why the 10% rule fails, and how to avoid re-injury with proper loading, nutrition, and gait retraining.
Most expired medications aren’t toxic-but some are. Learn which ones can turn dangerous, why storage matters, and when it’s safe-or deadly-to use them past their expiration date.
Most sinus infections are viral and don't need antibiotics. Learn how to tell the difference between viral and bacterial sinusitis, what actually helps, and when antibiotics are truly necessary.
Kava may help with anxiety, but it can cause severe liver damage, especially when mixed with medications. Learn which drugs are dangerous with kava, how to spot liver damage early, and safer alternatives.
Learn how to use the FDA Drug Shortage Database to check if your medication is in short supply. Find out how to search by drug name, interpret status codes, and use the app for alerts - plus how it compares to ASHP.
The FDA doesn't just approve generic drugs and move on. It runs a complex, data-driven system to monitor safety after approval, catching manufacturing flaws and rare side effects before they become widespread. Here's how it works - and where it still falls short.
Monoclonal antibody biosimilars offer proven, cost-effective alternatives to expensive biologic drugs for cancer and autoimmune diseases. Learn which ones are approved, how they work, and why they’re changing patient care.
Learn how to reduce the side effects of asthma steroid inhalers with simple, proven steps. Discover which medications carry higher risks, how to spot warning signs, and what to ask your doctor to stay safe.