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Generic Drug Shortages: Causes and How They Limit Patient Access
Generic drug shortages are worsening, with over 270 drugs in short supply as of early 2026. These aren't minor gaps - they're life-threatening disruptions caused by thin profits, single-source manufacturing, and global supply chain risks. Patients and providers are paying the price.
Understanding Risk-Benefit Statements in FDA Drug Labels for Patients
FDA drug labels are full of complex risk-benefit data that most patients struggle to understand. Learn how these statements are made, what’s missing, and how to read them to make smarter treatment decisions.
Steroid-Induced Hyperglycemia: How to Adjust Diabetes Medications Safely
Steroid-induced hyperglycemia is a common and dangerous side effect of glucocorticoid therapy. Learn how to adjust insulin and other diabetes medications safely based on steroid type, dose, and timing to avoid highs and dangerous lows during tapering.
Annual Boxed Warnings Summary: What Changed and Why It Matters
Annual updates to FDA boxed warnings reveal new life-threatening risks in prescription drugs. Learn what changed in 2023-2024, why it matters for patient safety, and how doctors and systems are adapting to more precise, data-driven alerts.
Nausea Medications in Pregnancy: Safe Options and Real Risk Profiles
Safe and effective options for managing nausea in pregnancy, including ginger, B6, Diclegis, and the risks of ondansetron and PPIs. Learn what works, what to avoid, and how to choose the best treatment.
Cognitive Biases: How Your Beliefs Distort Everyday Responses
Cognitive biases silently shape how you respond to information, people, and decisions. Learn how confirmation bias, self-serving bias, and others distort your judgment-and what you can do to respond more accurately.
Microscopic Colitis: Understanding Chronic Diarrhea and Budesonide Treatment
Microscopic colitis causes chronic watery diarrhea with no visible signs on colonoscopy. Budesonide is the most effective treatment, offering 75-85% remission rates with fewer side effects than older steroids. Learn how it works, who benefits, and what to expect.
How to Audit Your Medication Bag Before Leaving the Pharmacy: A 7-Step Safety Check
Learn the 7-step medication bag audit to prevent dangerous pharmacy errors. A simple 30-second check can stop wrong doses, wrong drugs, and life-threatening mistakes before they reach you.
Ashwagandha and Thyroid Medications: Risks of Over-Replacement
Ashwagandha can dangerously increase thyroid hormone levels in people taking levothyroxine, leading to over-replacement and serious health risks. Learn why mixing this popular supplement with thyroid meds is unsafe and what to do instead.
Fasted vs Fed State Testing: Why Both Conditions Matter for Health and Drug Effectiveness
Fasted and fed state testing reveals how food impacts drug absorption and exercise performance. Understanding both conditions helps you take medication correctly and train smarter for better results.