Archive: 2026/01 - Page 2

Learn when and how to report rare side effects from generic medications. Understand FDA guidelines, what counts as serious, and why your report matters for drug safety.

Discover which diabetes combination medications have affordable generic options, when substitution is safe, and how to save money without risking your blood sugar control. Learn what works, what doesn’t, and what’s coming next.

Learn how to accurately read liquid prescription labels using milliliters (mL) to avoid dangerous dosing errors. Essential guide for parents, caregivers, and anyone managing liquid medications.

Learn how to use simple behavioral tricks-like habit stacking and smart reminders-to turn medication-taking into an automatic habit. Proven strategies that work for chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and depression.

BPPV is a common inner ear disorder causing brief, spinning dizziness with head movements. Canalith repositioning, like the Epley maneuver, fixes it in minutes - no drugs or surgery needed.

You have the legal right to refuse generic drug substitutions and request brand-name medications. Learn how state laws protect you, when to insist on your prescribed drug, and what to say at the pharmacy counter to avoid risky switches.

Learn how to manage fibromyalgia pain with proven lifestyle changes, exercise, and therapy. No cure exists, but thousands are living better with the right tools.

Generic drug manufacturers are losing money despite saving billions in healthcare costs. Discover why profitability is collapsing and how companies are adapting with complex generics and contract manufacturing to survive.

Intentional overdose is a leading method of suicide attempt, but help is available. Learn about crisis resources like 988, text lines, and what to do if you or someone you know is in crisis.

TIA and stroke share the same warning signs, but a TIA is a medical emergency that predicts a major stroke. Know the symptoms, act fast-even if they disappear-and get evaluated within 24 hours to prevent lifelong damage.

Pulmonary rehabilitation is a proven, multidisciplinary program that helps people with chronic lung diseases breathe easier, move better, and regain independence. Learn how it works, who it’s for, and what results to expect.

Remote microphone systems help people with hearing loss understand speech in noisy places like restaurants and meetings. They send clear sound directly to hearing aids, cutting through background noise. Studies show up to 61% better understanding than hearing aids alone.