After a heart attack, recovery means taking the right medications, eating a heart-healthy diet, and slowly rebuilding activity through cardiac rehab. These steps reduce the risk of another attack and help you live longer, stronger.
After a heart attack, recovery means taking the right medications, eating a heart-healthy diet, and slowly rebuilding activity through cardiac rehab. These steps reduce the risk of another attack and help you live longer, stronger.
Learn how to reduce orthostatic hypotension risks in older adults on blood pressure medication. Discover which drugs are safest, why aggressive treatment may lower-not raise-fall risk, and practical steps to prevent dizziness and falls.
Polysomnography is the gold standard sleep study that tracks brain waves, breathing, heart rate, and more to diagnose sleep disorders like apnea, narcolepsy, and sleepwalking. Here’s what to expect and how results guide treatment.
Generic medications can save patients thousands over a lifetime when managing chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and asthma. Learn how generics work, why they're just as effective, and how to start saving now.
Modified-release formulations require special bioequivalence testing because how a drug is released matters as much as how much is in it. Learn why regulators use partial AUC, alcohol testing, and multi-pH dissolution to ensure generics work safely.
Hyperpigmentation and keloids are common, challenging skin conditions in people with darker skin tones. Learn what causes them, how to treat them safely, and why sun protection is critical for lasting results.
Learn how to prepare for and ask the right questions about medications with your OB/GYN during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Get practical tips on what to bring, what to ask, and which drugs are safe - backed by current medical guidelines.
Learn when to give fever reducers after your child's vaccines. Avoid giving medicine too early-it can weaken vaccine effectiveness. Follow the 4-hour rule and know which vaccines cause fever.
The FDA removed the mandatory REMS program for clozapine in February 2025. ANC monitoring is still required, but no longer reported to a federal system. Learn what changed, why it matters, and how to stay safe.
Hormone therapy is the most effective treatment for menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats. Learn when it’s safe, which forms are lowest risk, and how to decide if it’s right for you.
Drug-induced severe pancreatitis is a rare but life-threatening reaction to certain medications. Learn the warning signs, high-risk drugs, and why stopping the medicine within 24 hours is critical for survival and recovery.
Authorized generics let brand-name drug makers launch their own cheaper versions during the first generic's exclusivity period, undercutting competition and keeping prices high. Here's how it works-and why it hurts patients.