Author: Paul Fletcher

Learn how to report a suspected adverse drug reaction to the FDA using MedWatch. Step-by-step guide for patients, caregivers, and providers on submitting reports to improve drug safety.

Learn how to save hundreds a year on prescriptions by strategically using mail-order for long-term meds and local pharmacies for urgent or changing prescriptions. Simple steps to cut costs without sacrificing convenience.

Radiation therapy uses ionizing radiation to damage cancer cell DNA, causing cell death through mechanisms like double-strand breaks and immune activation. Learn how modern techniques improve precision and future advancements like FLASH radiotherapy.

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of five risk factors-including belly fat, high blood pressure, and insulin resistance-that dramatically increase heart disease and diabetes risk. Learn how to spot it, reverse it, and protect your health.

The Naranjo Scale is a proven, 10-question tool used worldwide to determine if a drug caused an adverse reaction. Learn how it works, where it falls short, and why it's still the gold standard in drug safety.

Immune-related adverse events (irAEs) are serious side effects of cancer immunotherapy that require prompt recognition and treatment. Learn how to spot symptoms, manage them with steroids and other drugs, and why early action saves lives.

Seasonal affective disorder causes winter depression due to reduced sunlight. Bright light therapy is a proven, drug-free treatment that helps regulate mood, energy, and sleep by mimicking natural daylight. Most users see improvement within days.

Medicaid generic drug coverage varies widely by state, with differences in substitution rules, copays, prior authorization, and formularies. Learn how your state manages generics and what you need to know to get your prescriptions without delays or surprises.

Generic drug competition drives prescription prices down by up to 97%. Learn how buyers like Medicare use this competition to negotiate lower costs-and how brand-name companies fight back.

Biosimilars are highly similar versions of complex biologic drugs, approved by the FDA as safe and effective. They offer the same treatment benefits at a lower cost, helping more patients access life-changing therapies.