Archive: 2025/10

The FDA issued major safety updates in 2025, including new medical device alerts, hidden drugs in supplements, and lead in cookware. Know what’s changed and how to protect yourself.

Iverjohn (ivermectin) is effective for scabies and certain worms, but alternatives like permethrin and albendazole may be safer or more appropriate. Learn which treatment works best for your condition.

Combining steroids and NSAIDs can raise your risk of a dangerous GI bleed by over 12 times. Learn why this happens, who’s at risk, and the only proven way to prevent it - with PPIs.

GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy help with weight loss and diabetes but carry a small, debated risk of pancreatitis. Learn who’s at risk, what symptoms to watch for, and safer alternatives like SGLT2 inhibitors and metformin.

Discover why opioids cause itching, the limited role of histamine, and the most effective treatments-from antihistamines to mu‑antagonists and kappa agonists.

A detailed guide comparing Cialis Jelly (tadalafil) with Viagra, Levitra, Stendra and generic options, covering onset, duration, side effects, cost and safety in New Zealand.

A side‑by‑side look at Claritin (loratadine) versus Zyrtec, Allegra, Xyzal, Benadryl and nasal sprays, helping you pick the right allergy pill for your needs.

Learn why warming up and cooling down are vital for injury prevention, with step‑by‑step routines, common mistakes, and a clear warm‑up vs cool‑down comparison.

A clear, side‑by‑side look at Actos (pioglitazone) versus common type 2 diabetes drugs, covering efficacy, weight, heart risk, cost and when each is best.

A detailed comparison of Rizact (rizatriptan) with other migraine triptans, covering onset, side effects, cost, and best-use scenarios for patients.

Learn practical tips to travel safely with Kaposi sarcoma, from medication management and vaccination to skin care, nutrition, and emergency preparedness.

Learn how roflumilast's side effects can affect work performance and discover practical strategies, legal rights, and workplace accommodations to keep your career on track.