Archive: 2025/12
GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy can increase gallbladder disease risk, especially with rapid weight loss. Learn the abdominal pain red flags - right upper quadrant pain, shoulder radiation, fatty-food triggers - and what to do if you experience them.
Vaping is not harmless. Evidence shows it causes lung inflammation, weakens immune defenses, increases COPD risk, and can lead to severe injuries like EVALI. Even if you've never smoked, vaping puts your lungs at risk.
Manage diabetic neuropathy pain with proven medications and daily foot care. Learn which drugs work best, what to avoid, and how to prevent foot ulcers and amputations.
Learn the latest psoriasis treatment options for plaque, guttate, and systemic forms in 2025. Discover how biologics, oral drugs, and targeted therapies are changing outcomes - with real data on efficacy, cost, and patient experiences.
Oral chemotherapy offers convenience but demands strict adherence and careful management. Learn how to take these cancer drugs safely, avoid dangerous interactions, manage side effects, and stay on track with proven strategies.
Women experience statin side effects differently than men-higher rates of muscle pain, increased diabetes risk, and lower adherence due to communication gaps. Learn why and what to do about it.
Learn how to choose between generic and brand-name medications with clear facts about safety, cost, and when to stick with the brand. Generics save billions and work just as well - here's what you really need to know.
Expired medications aren't always dangerous - but using them without knowing the risks can be deadly. Learn which drugs are safe to use past expiration, which are never okay, and how to assess risk when no alternatives exist.
Pharmacists should recommend authorized generics for patients with allergies, narrow therapeutic index drugs, or those sensitive to inactive ingredients. These are identical to brand-name drugs but cost 20-80% less.
A safe home OTC medicine cabinet keeps kids and teens protected from accidental poisoning and misuse. Learn where to store meds, how to lock them down, when to toss expired pills, and how to dispose of them safely.