Montelukast is a daily oral medication that blocks leukotrienes to reduce airway inflammation in asthma and allergic rhinitis. It’s not a first-line treatment but helps those who can’t use inhalers or need dual relief for nose and chest symptoms.
Teleaudiology lets you get hearing aid adjustments and remote hearing tests without leaving home. Learn how it works, who it's for, and why it's changing hearing care for millions.
Garlic supplements can dangerously increase bleeding risk when taken with blood thinners like warfarin or apixaban. Learn why stopping them 7 days before surgery is critical-and why culinary garlic is safe.
Learn how to use travel health clinics to get personalized medications and vaccines before your trip. Avoid illness with the right malaria pills, diarrhea treatment, and vaccines timed correctly for your destination.
Diabetes and thyroid disease often occur together, with overlapping symptoms like fatigue, weight changes, and mood swings. Learn how they affect each other and what steps to take for better management.
Gastric bypass and sleeve gastrectomy are the two most common weight loss surgeries. Learn how they differ in weight loss, risks, recovery, and long-term outcomes to make the best choice for your health.
Modified-release formulations require special bioequivalence testing beyond standard AUC and Cmax. Learn how FDA and EMA rules differ, why alcohol testing matters, and why some generics fail even when they pass regulatory benchmarks.
Generic drugs save billions but face wild price swings. Learn why some cost 10x more year to year, who's behind the hikes, and how to pay less right now.
Autonomic neuropathy causes dangerous drops in blood pressure and severe digestive problems like gastroparesis. Learn why it happens, how it's diagnosed, and what actually helps people manage it every day.
Combining multiple heart medications can be life-saving-or life-threatening. Learn the most dangerous drug interactions, from grapefruit juice to OTC painkillers, and how to protect yourself from hidden risks.
Step therapy forces patients to try cheaper generics before insurers approve prescribed medications. Learn how it works, why it delays care, and what you can do to get exceptions faster.
Generic drugs save billions in healthcare costs, yet many still doubt their quality. Discover how new approaches in transparency, technology, and education are changing long-held beliefs about generic medications.