Author: Evan Moorehouse
Negotiated rebates on generics: what insurance actually pays
Generic drugs are cheap-but what insurance actually pays isn't what you think. Hidden fees, spread pricing, and perverse incentives mean your plan may be overpaying while you're told you're saving money.
READ MORECrohn’s Disease: Managing Chronic Inflammation with Biologic Therapy
Biologic therapy has transformed Crohn’s disease management by targeting specific immune pathways to reduce inflammation and prevent complications. Learn how these drugs work, which ones are most effective, and what real patients experience.
READ MOREHow to Manage Pediatric Medication Side Effects at Home
Learn how to safely manage common pediatric medication side effects at home - from vomiting and rashes to dosing errors and storage mistakes. Practical, evidence-based steps for parents.
READ MOREMAOIs and OTC Cold Medicines: What You Need to Know About Hypertensive Crisis and Serotonin Risks
MAOIs can cause life-threatening hypertensive crisis or serotonin syndrome when mixed with common OTC cold medicines like Sudafed or Robitussin DM. Learn which ingredients to avoid and what’s safe to take instead.
READ MOREMontelukast for Allergic Airways: How Leukotriene Inhibitors Work and When They’re Used
Montelukast is a leukotriene inhibitor used for chronic asthma and allergic rhinitis. It's not a rescue medication but helps reduce inflammation over time, especially for kids and those who struggle with inhalers. Learn how it works, who benefits most, and what the real risks are.
READ MOREDapsone vs Alternatives: What Works Best for Skin Conditions Like Leprosy and Dermatitis Herpetiformis
Dapsone treats leprosy and dermatitis herpetiformis but has serious side effects. Learn how sulfapyridine, Bactrim, and gluten-free diets compare as safer, effective alternatives.
READ MOREHow to Verify Online News about Drug Recalls and Warnings
Learn how to spot fake drug recall alerts and verify real ones using official FDA sources. Avoid dangerous mistakes by checking lot numbers, recall event codes, and official databases before stopping any medication.
READ MOREMetabolic Syndrome: The Hidden Cluster of Heart Disease Risk Factors
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 identify and reverse it with lifestyle changes.
READ MOREHow Mebendazole Affects Soil Health and What It Means for the Environment
Mebendazole treats parasitic infections but leaks into soil through human and animal waste, harming earthworms, microbes, and soil fertility. Learn how it affects the environment and what you can do to reduce its impact.
READ MORECompare Ophthacare (Honey, Damask Rose) with Top Eye Drop Alternatives
Ophthacare eye drops with honey and damask rose offer natural relief but lack proven effectiveness. Compare them with FDA-approved alternatives like Systane Ultra and sodium hyaluronate drops for better, longer-lasting dry eye relief.
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