Learn how to safely dispose of unused opioids using take-back programs, deactivation pouches, or FDA-approved methods to prevent accidental overdose and misuse. Simple steps can save lives.
After bariatric surgery, how your body absorbs medication changes dramatically. Learn which drugs need dose adjustments, why extended-release pills often fail, and what steps to take to stay safe and healthy.
Major Depressive Disorder affects 1 in 6 adults. Learn how antidepressants and psychotherapy like CBT and IPT work, what really helps, and why combining both is the most effective approach for lasting recovery.
Compare metformin, sulfonylureas, and GLP-1 agonists for type 2 diabetes: effectiveness, side effects, weight impact, heart benefits, and cost. See which drug fits your needs and why prescriptions are shifting.
Medicare Part D in 2025 caps your annual drug costs at $2,000 and eliminates the donut hole. Learn how the new coverage phases work, how to pick the right plan, and how to avoid costly mistakes.
Most expired medications aren’t toxic-but some can be deadly. Learn which drugs become dangerous after expiration, why storage matters more than the date, and what you should never risk taking.
Learn how to manage gestational diabetes with simple meal plans and accurate blood sugar targets. Discover what to eat, when to eat it, and how to avoid complications without feeling deprived.
Hospital pharmacies are facing unprecedented shortages of sterile injectable medications, disrupting critical care and forcing staff into impossible ethical choices. With 226 active shortages in 2025 and 89% carried over from prior years, systemic failures in manufacturing, pricing, and regulation are leaving patients at risk.
Anti-inflammatory diets like Mediterranean, AIP, and keto show real promise for reducing autoimmune symptoms. Science links these eating patterns to lower inflammation, improved gut health, and fewer flares-without drugs.
Fiber supplements like psyllium help with constipation but can interfere with medications if taken at the wrong time. Learn the safest timing, which drugs are most affected, and how to avoid reduced effectiveness.