Women experience different and often more severe side effects from statins than men. Learn about muscle pain, diabetes risk, gender bias in care, and what you can do to stay safe and in control.
Generics can cut drug costs by 80%, yet billions in low-income countries still can't access essential medicines. This is why-covering supply chains, policy failures, and real-world solutions.
Combining tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline with first-gen antihistamines like Benadryl can cause dangerous anticholinergic overload-leading to confusion, memory loss, and increased dementia risk. Learn how to spot the danger and find safer alternatives.
Rifampin can drastically reduce the effectiveness of hormonal birth control, leading to breakthrough ovulation and unplanned pregnancy. Learn why only rifampin - not other antibiotics - poses this risk, and what to do to stay protected.
Learn how to time antimalarials and HIV meds across time zones to avoid dangerous gaps in protection. Get step-by-step advice, real traveler stories, and tools to stay on schedule while traveling internationally.
The TRIPS agreement governs global patent rules for medicines, making it harder for developing countries to produce or import affordable generic drugs. This article explains how trade policies affect access to life-saving treatments.
OTC cold and flu combos may seem convenient, but they're a leading cause of accidental acetaminophen overdose. Learn how to read labels, avoid double dosing, and choose safer options.
Sofosbuvir revolutionized hepatitis C treatment by offering over 95% cure rates with simple, oral therapy. It’s the cornerstone of global elimination efforts, enabling mass testing and treatment programs that are now reducing infections worldwide.
Carbidopa-levodopa helps movement in Parkinson’s but can affect memory and thinking. Learn how it impacts dementia risk, who’s most at risk, and how to balance motor control with cognitive health.
Compare Tadalis SX (tadalafil) with Viagra, Cialis, Levitra, and Spedra. Learn which ED medication offers the best duration, cost, and side effect profile for real-world use in the UK.