Author: Graham McMorrow
Nov
Recent Drug Safety Communications and Medication Recalls: What You Need to Know in 2025
Recent FDA drug safety alerts in 2025 include new opioid risk data, MRI requirements for Alzheimer's drugs, and warnings on ADHD and allergy meds. Know what's changed and what to do next.
Nov
Chronic Bronchitis vs. Emphysema: Key Differences in COPD and How They Affect Treatment
Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are two distinct forms of COPD with different symptoms, causes, and treatments. Understanding which one affects you can lead to better care and fewer hospital visits.
Nov
Combining Multiple Heart Medications: Safe and Unsafe Drug Combinations
Combining multiple heart medications can be life-saving-or life-threatening. Learn the most dangerous drug interactions, which supplements to avoid, and how to protect yourself from preventable harm.
Nov
How to Prevent Moisture Damage to Pills and Capsules: A Practical Guide for Safe Storage
Moisture can destroy pills and capsules, making them ineffective or dangerous. Learn how to protect your medication with simple storage tips, the role of desiccants, and what packaging actually works.
Nov
CYP450 Enzyme Interactions: How Medications Compete for Metabolism
CYP450 enzymes metabolize 90% of medications, but drug competition can cause dangerous interactions. Learn how common meds like statins, antidepressants, and blood thinners clash - and how to stay safe.
Nov
De Facto Combinations: Why Some Patients Take Separate Generic Pills Instead of Fixed-Dose Combos
Many patients take separate generic pills instead of fixed-dose combinations to save money or get precise dosing. But this practice carries hidden risks. Learn when it's safe-and when it's not.
Nov
Medication Safety in Emergencies: What to Keep in Your Go-Bag
A medication go-bag ensures you have access to essential drugs during emergencies like floods, fires, or power outages. Learn what to pack, how to store it, and why 14 days of meds-not 7-is the real safety standard.
Nov
Ankylosing Spondylitis: How TNF Inhibitors Reduce Spine Inflammation and Improve Daily Life
Ankylosing spondylitis causes chronic spine inflammation and stiffness. TNF inhibitors like Humira and Enbrel target the root cause, reducing pain, slowing bone fusion, and improving mobility for most patients. Learn how they work and who benefits most.
Nov
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Gut Health: How Diet and Weight Loss Can Reverse It
Discover how diet and weight loss can reverse nonalcoholic fatty liver disease by healing the gut-liver connection. Learn what foods to eat, how much weight to lose, and why probiotics help - backed by science.
Oct
Adolescents on ADHD Medications: Monitoring Growth, Appetite, and Side Effects
ADHD medications help teens focus but can suppress appetite and slow growth. Learn how to monitor height, weight, and nutrition to protect long-term health while managing symptoms effectively.