Archive: 2025/12

Learn when to tolerate medication side effects and when to seek help. Understand common reactions, red flags, and how to talk to your doctor for better outcomes.

Postpartum anxiety affects 1 in 5 new parents and often goes undiagnosed. Learn the key symptoms, screening tools like EPDS and GAD-7, and evidence-based care pathways - from therapy to medication - that actually work.

Learn how to safely store and transport medications while traveling, including TSA rules, temperature control for insulin, international regulations, and what to do if your meds get lost or damaged.

Generic drugs saved $467 billion in 2024 and $3.4 trillion over the last decade, making them the biggest driver of healthcare cost savings in the U.S. Learn how they work, why they’re so cheap, and what’s blocking even bigger savings.

Hypothyroidism slows your body down; hyperthyroidism speeds it up. Learn the key differences in symptoms, causes, and treatments-plus what to do if you suspect a thyroid issue.

Flavoring services transform bitter pediatric medications into kid-friendly tastes, boosting adherence from 53% to over 90%. Discover how simple, low-cost flavoring helps kids take their meds without fights.

Chronic insomnia isn't solved by sleep hygiene alone. Learn why CBT-I is the only proven, long-term solution backed by science-and how to start using it today, even without a therapist.

Adverse drug events cause over a million ER visits each year in the U.S. Learn what they are, which drugs are most dangerous, and proven ways to prevent them - from medication reviews to pharmacist support.

The Beers Criteria helps doctors avoid harmful medications for seniors over 65. It lists 134 drugs with risks that outweigh benefits, including common sleep aids and painkillers. Updated in 2023, it's used in U.S. clinics and Medicare programs to reduce hospitalizations from bad drug reactions.

Learn how to safely exercise when taking beta-blockers or other medications that cause fatigue. Discover practical modifications like the talk test, Borg RPE scale, and adjusted workout routines to maintain fitness without overexertion.

Slow up-titration helps your body adjust to new medications by gradually increasing the dose, reducing side effects and improving long-term adherence. Learn how it works for GLP-1 agonists, beta-blockers, and more.

Methotrexate and NSAIDs can dangerously interact, raising methotrexate levels by up to 50% and increasing kidney toxicity risk. Learn who’s most at risk, which NSAIDs are safest, and how to prevent life-threatening complications.