Anticoagulants for seniors with atrial fibrillation prevent far more strokes than they cause bleeding events, even with fall risk. Learn why skipping them is often more dangerous than taking them.
Postpartum thyroiditis is a temporary autoimmune thyroid disorder affecting 5-10% of women after childbirth, causing fatigue, weight changes, and mood shifts. Learn the signs, testing, and treatment options.
Buyers like Medicare use the threat of generic drug competition to force lower prices on brand-name medications. With multiple generics available, prices can drop by over 90%. This strategy saves billions and reshapes how drugs are priced in the U.S.
Ginkgo biloba may increase bleeding risk when taken with blood thinners like warfarin, aspirin, or clopidogrel. While studies conflict, doctors recommend avoiding it altogether if you're on anticoagulants.
Dexamethasone and prednisone are both powerful steroids, but they differ in strength, duration, and side effects. Learn which one is better for short-term flare-ups versus long-term treatment.
Insurers save billions by using bulk buying and tendering for generic drugs. Learn how competitive bidding, transparent pricing, and direct-to-consumer models are cutting prescription costs - and how you can too.
Storing medications in the bathroom exposes them to heat and moisture, reducing potency and risking health. Learn why this common habit is dangerous and where to store drugs safely instead.
Insurance prior authorization for generic alternatives delays patient care and burdens pharmacists with paperwork. Learn how step therapy works, why denials happen, and how to get approvals faster in 2025.
Macrolide antibiotics like azithromycin can prolong the QT interval and trigger dangerous heart rhythms. Learn who needs an ECG before taking them-and who doesn't. Safety isn't one-size-fits-all.
Counterfeit medications can look identical to real ones but may contain deadly substances like fentanyl or no active ingredient at all. Learn the key symptoms and warning signs to protect yourself and others.
Many people take supplements and herbal remedies without telling their doctor-but this can lead to dangerous drug interactions. Learn why full disclosure is critical for your safety and how to talk to your provider effectively.
Fatigue in autoimmune disease is not just tiredness-it's a severe, persistent exhaustion caused by inflammation, brain changes, and energy failure. Learn what triggers it and how to manage it with science-backed strategies.