Two congressional bills aim to fix drug and healthcare provider shortages, but a historic government shutdown has frozen all progress. Here’s what’s in the laws, why they’re stuck, and what’s at stake for patients.
Medication adherence is a major health issue-half of people don’t take their pills as prescribed. Learn simple, proven strategies to stay on track with your meds, from pill organizers to cost-saving tips, and why talking to your doctor matters.
Generic medications can trigger allergic reactions due to different inactive ingredients like dyes, lactose, or gluten-even if the brand version was safe. Learn the warning signs, when to call 911, and how to protect yourself.
Citalopram and escitalopram are effective antidepressants but carry QT prolongation risks. Learn the safe dose limits, who's most at risk, and how to avoid dangerous heart rhythms with proper monitoring and safer prescribing practices.
Steroid myopathy causes silent, painless muscle weakness in people on long-term steroids. Learn how to recognize early signs, why it happens, and how physical therapy can rebuild strength without worsening damage.
Amblyopia, or lazy eye, is the leading cause of childhood vision loss. Early detection and patching therapy can restore normal vision in most children. Learn how treatment works, alternatives to patching, and why timing matters.
IBD biologics like anti-TNF, anti-integrin, and IL-12/23 inhibitors offer targeted treatment for Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. Learn how they work, compare their effectiveness, side effects, costs, and what's new in 2025.
Many common medications can cause permanent hearing loss. Learn which drugs pose the greatest risk, how to spot early signs of damage, and what monitoring can do to protect your hearing before it's too late.
Osteoporosis in endocrine disease often goes undetected because bone density scans can appear normal. FRAX and bisphosphonates help identify and treat high fracture risk in conditions like diabetes and thyroid disorders.
Sinemet (carbidopa and levodopa) is the standard Parkinson’s treatment, but alternatives like Duopa, Neupro, dopamine agonists, and COMT inhibitors offer different benefits for managing symptoms, side effects, and motor fluctuations.