Many common medications-from antidepressants to blood pressure pills-can cause sexual side effects like low desire, erectile dysfunction, or delayed orgasm. Learn which drugs are most likely to cause these issues and what you can do about them.
Boxed warnings on prescription drugs signal serious risks-but they don't mean avoid the medication. Learn what they mean, how to stay safe, and what questions to ask your doctor.
Learn how to verify your prescription at the pharmacy with a simple 7-point checklist to prevent dangerous medication errors. Protect yourself with these easy steps before you leave the counter.
China produces 80% of the world's generic drug ingredients, offering low prices but raising serious quality concerns. FDA inspections reveal widespread compliance failures, while global efforts to diversify supply chains gain momentum.
Bile acid diarrhea is often misdiagnosed as IBS-D but responds well to binders and diet changes. Learn how to get tested, which medications work best, and simple dietary tips to stop chronic watery diarrhea.
Family therapy and medication are two of the most effective treatments for child and adolescent depression. Learn how they work, when to use them, and why combining both often leads to the best outcomes.
Phantom limb pain affects 60-85% of amputees and is caused by brain rewiring, not psychology. Learn how mirror therapy, gabapentin, amitriptyline, and other treatments can reduce or eliminate this persistent pain.
If medication side effects are disrupting your daily life, it’s time to consider a second opinion. Learn the warning signs, what to track, and how to get answers faster - with real data from 2024 studies.
When drug shortages hit, providers must communicate clearly, proactively, and empathetically. Learn what information patients need, how to explain alternatives, and why poor communication leads to distrust and treatment failure.
GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy increase gallbladder disease risk. Learn the key abdominal pain signs-right upper quadrant pain, shoulder radiation, fatty-food triggers-that signal gallstones or cholecystitis, and what to do next.