New safety data in 2025 has led to major updates in medication guidelines from ISMP, NIOSH, CMS, and WHO. Learn how weight-based dosing, hazardous drug handling, and AI tools are reducing errors and saving lives.
Patient stories shape how people accept generic medications-not science alone. Narrative medicine helps clinicians listen deeply, turning resistance into trust and adherence into healing.
Earwax impaction causes hearing loss, earaches, and dizziness - often from trying to clean your ears. Learn the safe ways to remove it, what not to do, and when to see a doctor.
Generic drug recalls happen when medications fail safety standards due to manufacturing issues. Learn why they occur, how to check if your medicine is affected, and what steps to take to protect your health.
Many medication side effects improve over time as your body builds tolerance. Learn which ones fade, which don't, and how long to wait before taking action.
Can exercise reduce tonic-clonic seizures? Research shows regular, moderate physical activity like walking, swimming, and yoga can lower seizure frequency by up to 40%. Learn how to start safely and what types of exercise work best.
Eldepryl (selegiline) is a Parkinson’s medication that helps manage symptoms by boosting dopamine in the brain. It’s often used early in treatment to delay stronger drugs and has fewer side effects than many alternatives.
IBD biologics like anti-TNF, anti-integrin, and IL-12/23 inhibitors offer targeted treatment for Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. Learn how they work, compare effectiveness, costs, and safety, and find out which one may be right for you.
Learn the real risks and benefits of taking SSRIs during pregnancy. Discover which antidepressants are safest, what the science says about birth defects and autism, and why untreated depression may be more dangerous than medication.
Ivabradine slows heart rate without lowering blood pressure, making it a unique option for heart failure and angina patients who can't tolerate beta blockers. Learn how it compares to other heart meds and who benefits most.
Learn which cooking oils truly support heart health, how to read labels to avoid hidden fats, and which oils work best for different cooking methods. Make smarter choices that lower cholesterol and reduce heart disease risk.
Social media is transforming drug safety monitoring by capturing real-time patient experiences of side effects. While AI helps detect signals faster than traditional systems, challenges like data noise, privacy, and bias remain. Learn how it works, where it succeeds, and why it’s changing pharmacovigilance.