Learn how to prevent dangerous medication errors when leaving the hospital, especially for seniors. Discover the five-step process, high-risk drugs to watch, and what to do the day you get home.
Beta-blockers like metoprolol and propranolol can trigger or worsen psoriasis in up to 20% of users. Learn how these common heart medications affect skin health, what to do if your psoriasis flares, and safer alternatives.
Medication-induced agranulocytosis is a rare but deadly drop in white blood cells. Learn which drugs cause it, how to spot early signs, and why timely monitoring saves lives.
Two congressional bills aim to fix drug and healthcare provider shortages, but both are stalled due to a historic government shutdown. Without action, shortages will keep worsening in 2026.
Statins are safe and beneficial for people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Learn why liver enzymes shouldn't block treatment, how statins protect the heart and liver, and what monitoring you really need.
Learn how to safely manage dental procedures while on blood thinners. Discover when to keep your anticoagulants, which procedures are safe, and how dentists control bleeding without stopping your medication.
ACE inhibitors and ARBs are first-line treatments for kidney disease, lowering blood pressure and reducing proteinuria to slow kidney damage. Evidence shows they protect kidneys even in advanced stages when monitored properly.
Patent litigation in the pharmaceutical industry is delaying generic drug launches by years, keeping prices high and patients without affordable options. Here’s how the system works-and why it needs fixing.
Learn how to ask your doctor for a lower-cost therapeutic alternative medication that works just as well but saves you hundreds each month. Safe, proven, and backed by medical guidelines.
Learn how seniors can prevent dangerous duplicate medications after specialist visits by keeping a full medication list, using one pharmacy, asking the right questions, and working with pharmacists to avoid harmful drug overlaps.