Learn how to plan your Medicare Annual Open Enrollment to save hundreds on prescription drugs. Know when to act, what to check, and how to avoid costly mistakes with your medication coverage.
Boxed warnings on medications signal serious, potentially life-threatening risks. Learn what they mean, how to respond, and what questions to ask your doctor before taking any high-risk drug.
When a drug costs tens of thousands - or millions - is it ever worth it? This article explores real cases where expensive medications with serious side effects save lives, how insurance systems fail patients, and what you can do to get the care you need.
Chronic GERD can lead to Barrett’s esophagus, a precancerous condition that increases esophageal cancer risk. Learn who should be screened, how it’s diagnosed, and what treatments work best to prevent cancer.
Learn why carrying medications in original containers while traveling is critical for avoiding delays, legal issues, and customs denials - especially when flying internationally. Get practical tips for TSA, liquids, and global rules.
Alcohol may help you fall asleep faster, but it fragments sleep, worsens apnea, and impairs next-day cognition. Learn how even one drink disrupts your rest and what to do instead.
African-made antiretroviral generics are transforming HIV treatment access, reducing dependence on imports and building local health sovereignty. With WHO-prequalified drugs now being procured by the Global Fund, the continent is on track to produce a growing share of its own life-saving medicines.
Learn which OTC medications are safe during pregnancy and what to ask your provider before taking anything. Avoid common mistakes with pain relievers, cold meds, and antihistamines.
Generic drugs make up 90% of U.S. prescriptions and save billions annually. Learn how they’re made, tested, and approved to match brand-name drugs exactly-without the high cost.
Learn how to spot counterfeit drugs by checking packaging, verifying online pharmacies, and using simple inspection tools. Your vigilance can prevent harm and save lives.
