Author: Fiona Ravenscroft

Many prescription labels in the U.S. are poorly translated, putting non-English speakers at risk. Learn the most dangerous errors, which states require accurate translations, and how to get help if your label doesn’t make sense.

Heart disease risk factors include age, family history, smoking, high blood pressure, and cholesterol. Learn which ones you can't change and which you can control to protect your heart before it's too late.

Biosimilars are complex biologic drugs that can't be copied like generic pills. Their production requires precise control over living cells, glycosylation, and scaling - making them far harder and costlier to manufacture than traditional generics.

Social media is transforming drug safety monitoring by catching adverse reactions faster than traditional systems - but with major risks like data noise, privacy concerns, and bias. Learn how it works, where it succeeds, and why it's not a full replacement.

The VA formulary ensures veterans get affordable, high-quality generic medications with low copays. Learn how the three-tier system works, what drugs are covered in 2025, and how to navigate prior authorizations and mail-order prescriptions.

Learn how the FDA uses therapeutic equivalence codes to determine if generic drugs can be safely swapped for brand-name medications. Understand A and B ratings, why they matter, and how they impact your prescriptions.

Prednisone can cause severe mood swings, including anger, anxiety, and depression. Learn why this happens, who’s most at risk, and what real coping strategies work-backed by clinical research and patient experience.

Opioid use during pregnancy requires careful medical management. Medication-assisted treatment with methadone or buprenorphine is the safest option, reducing risks to both mother and baby. Neonatal withdrawal is common but treatable.

Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, causes progressive shoulder stiffness and pain. Learn the three stages, what actually helps (and what doesn't), and proven mobilization techniques to speed up recovery without surgery.

Statin-induced muscle pain is common but often misunderstood. Learn the real science behind statin myopathy, why it happens, and what actually works to manage it-without giving up heart protection.