Archive: 2025/12 - Page 2

Impetigo and cellulitis are common bacterial skin infections with different causes, symptoms, and treatments. Learn how to tell them apart, which antibiotics work, and when to seek urgent care.

Pharmacogenomics reveals how your genes affect how your body processes drugs, reducing dangerous interactions and adverse reactions. Learn how genetic testing is changing prescribing practices and saving lives.

Dizziness and lightheadedness are common side effects of many medications, affecting 1 in 5 adults. Learn which drugs cause it, why it happens, and how to manage it safely without stopping treatment.

Generic drugs are just as safe and effective as brand-name medications but cost up to 85% less. Learn how they’re made, tested, and approved by the FDA through the ANDA process-step by step.

Menopause weight gain isn't about overeating-it's hormonal shifts, muscle loss, and a slower metabolism. Learn the science-backed strategies to fight belly fat and protect your long-term health.

Generics are the backbone of affordable healthcare worldwide, saving billions annually and making life-saving drugs accessible in low-income countries. Yet patent barriers and rising drug prices threaten their impact.

Many common OTC drugs like Sudafed, Benadryl, and Ambien are banned or restricted abroad. Learn which medications can get you arrested overseas and how to travel safely with your prescriptions.

Ordering medication from foreign websites may save money, but it puts your life at risk. Counterfeit drugs are widespread, often deadly, and nearly impossible to detect. Learn how to avoid them and stay safe.

Expired medications aren't always dangerous, but they're rarely reliable. Learn which pills are safe to use after expiration, which ones can harm you, and how to store and dispose of them properly.

Learn how to talk to your doctor about generic vs. brand-name medications-when generics work just as well, when to ask for the brand, and how to save money without risking your health.