Archive: 2026/02
Feb
QT Prolongation and Sudden Cardiac Death: What Medications Really Risk and Who’s Most Vulnerable
QT prolongation from medications can lead to sudden cardiac death, but risk isn't the same for everyone. Learn which drugs are most dangerous, who's most vulnerable, and how to prevent tragedy.
Feb
How Medicare Extra Help Reduces Costs for Generic Prescriptions in 2026
Medicare Extra Help cuts generic prescription costs to just $4.90 per fill in 2025. Learn who qualifies, how to apply, and why this program is the most powerful tool for seniors struggling with drug prices.
Feb
How to Report a Medication Safety Concern to Your Clinic
Learn how to report a medication safety concern to your clinic-step by step. Discover why speaking up matters, what to say, and how clinics are improving safety systems to protect patients like you.
Feb
Sleep Restriction Therapy: How to Reset Insomnia Patterns for Good
Sleep restriction therapy resets chronic insomnia by limiting time in bed to match actual sleep, building sleep pressure and breaking the cycle of lying awake. Backed by clinical studies, it outperforms medication long-term with no side effects.
Feb
Generic Pill Appearance Changes: What You Need to Know About Safety, Legality, and Patient Impact
Generic pills often change color, shape, or size - even though they contain the same medicine. This can cause confusion, fear, and dangerous dropouts. Learn why it happens, what it means for your health, and how to stay safe.
Feb
Pharmaceutical Prices across Different Countries: A Real-World Comparison
Drug prices vary wildly across countries - U.S. brand-name drugs cost up to 4 times more than elsewhere, but generics are cheaper. Why? Policy, not cost. Here's how different systems shape what you pay.
Feb
How to Check for Drug Interactions at Home Safely
Learn how to safely check for dangerous drug interactions at home using free online tools. Avoid ER visits by knowing which meds, supplements, and foods clash - and when to call a pro.
Feb
TRIPS Agreement and Generic Medicine Access: How Patent Rules Limit Global Health
The TRIPS Agreement enforces strict pharmaceutical patents globally, making life-saving drugs unaffordable in low-income countries. Despite legal flexibilities, political pressure and complex rules block generic access - leaving billions without treatment.
Feb
Viral Warts: Causes, Types, and Effective Removal Options
Viral warts (HPV-caused skin growths) affect 24% of Australian children. Learn about treatment options like salicylic acid, cryotherapy, and immunotherapy. 60-70% clear naturally in 2 years.
Feb
OTC Vitamins and Supplements: What the Drug Facts Label Doesn't Cover
OTC supplements lack critical safety info on labels vs medications. Learn why they don't require drug interaction warnings, pregnancy risks, or exact ingredient amounts. FDA treats supplements as food, not drugs, creating dangerous gaps.