Benzodiazepines like Xanax and Valium are still prescribed to seniors despite proven risks of falls, dementia, and dependence. Learn why experts say they're unsafe and what safer, effective alternatives exist for anxiety and insomnia in older adults.
Healthcare staffing shortages are worsening, leading to longer waits, medical errors, and closed clinics. Hospitals and clinics are struggling to keep up as nurses and doctors leave the field faster than they're replaced.
Accurate dosing of liquid medications is critical to avoid underdosing or overdosing. Oral syringes marked in milliliters are the most reliable tool, especially for children. Avoid kitchen spoons and confusing dosing cups.
Federal actions in 2025-2026 aim to combat record drug shortages through API stockpiling, AI forecasting, and second-source manufacturing-but gaps in funding, reporting, and economic incentives still leave patients at risk.
Clinical studies show generic medications work as well as brand names for most people-but not all. For epilepsy, heart, and blood-thinning drugs, switching can carry risks. Here’s what the data really says.
Retinoids and preformed vitamin A can cause severe birth defects during pregnancy. Learn which forms are dangerous, safe alternatives like beta-carotene, and how to avoid exposure through supplements, food, and medications.
Learn what side effects to expect from common diabetes medications like metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP-1 agonists, and insulin. Understand risks, management tips, and how to choose the right drug for your body.
Learn practical, science-backed ways to reduce sodium intake and lower blood pressure. Discover where hidden sodium hides, how to use flavor instead of salt, and why small changes make a big difference for heart health.
Asthma and COPD both cause breathing trouble, but they're different diseases with different causes, symptoms, and treatments. Learn how to tell them apart and what each means for your long-term health.
TNF inhibitors are biologic drugs that block a key inflammatory protein called TNF-alpha, helping control autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and Crohn’s disease. They work differently than older drugs, offering targeted relief-but come with risks like infections and paradoxical reactions.