Learn how to safely prepare unused medications for take-back events to prevent misuse, protect privacy, and stop pollution. Follow simple steps to ensure your meds are accepted and properly destroyed.
Learn how to spot and report dangerous medication mistakes in elderly patients - from wrong doses and expired pills to system failures in nursing homes. Protect your loved ones with practical steps and official reporting tools.
IBS and IBD both cause belly pain and bowel changes, but only IBD causes permanent damage. Learn the key differences in symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment to know what you're really dealing with.
Learn the safe drinking guidelines for people with diabetes, including how alcohol causes dangerous low blood sugar, which drinks are safest, and the critical steps to avoid hypoglycemia. Based on ADA and clinical research.
Fish oil and omega-3s have been promoted for heart health for decades, but recent studies show mixed results. Learn who actually benefits, which forms work, and whether supplements are worth taking.
Fentanyl patches can cause fatal overdoses when exposed to heat-even from a fever or hot shower. Learn how warmth increases absorption and what steps to take to stay safe.
Cholestatic pruritus is a severe, non-histamine-related itching caused by liver bile buildup. Bile acid resins like cholestyramine are first-line, but newer drugs like maralixibat offer better tolerability and effectiveness. Learn what works, what doesn't, and what's coming next.
Genetic differences can make medications dangerous for some people and useless for others. Learn how specific gene variants like CYP2D6 and HLA-B*15:02 affect drug reactions-and what you can do about it.
Learn when to use OTC medications versus prescription drugs for common conditions like headaches, allergies, and heartburn. Understand safety, cost, and when to see a doctor.
Subscribe to FDA Safety Communications to get real-time alerts about dangerous drug recalls, medical device failures, and food safety risks. Learn how keyword-based email notifications can protect you and your family.