Diverticulitis is inflammation of small pouches in the colon, causing severe abdominal pain and fever. Modern treatment focuses on diet, avoiding unnecessary antibiotics, and preventing recurrence through fiber, exercise, and lifestyle changes.
Learn which medications pose real risks during pregnancy, how teratogens affect fetal development, and what to do if you're taking drugs before or during pregnancy. Evidence-based guidance on acetaminophen, warfarin, antidepressants, and more.
Learn how to report counterfeit or tampered medications to protect yourself and others. Step-by-step guide for patients and providers on using MedWatch, DEA tips, and manufacturer channels to stop dangerous fake drugs.
Most antibiotic rashes aren't allergies-stopping the drug can make things worse. Learn how to tell the difference between a harmless rash and a dangerous reaction, and what to do next.
Learn how to safely manage pain in 2026 while minimizing opioid risks. Updated CDC, FDA, and CMS guidelines now limit prescriptions, enforce risk screening, and promote non-opioid alternatives to prevent overdose and addiction.
Danshen, a popular herbal supplement for heart health, can dangerously increase bleeding risk when taken with blood thinners like warfarin or rivaroxaban. Real cases show life-threatening INR spikes and internal bleeding. Avoid it entirely if you're on heart medication.
When a drug costs hundreds of thousands, is it worth the side effects? This article breaks down when expensive medications actually make sense - and how patients can get help paying for them.
Medical societies have conflicting positions on generic drug substitution. While most support it for cost savings, neurologists and others warn against swapping drugs with narrow therapeutic indices-like anticonvulsants-where small changes can cause serious harm.
Generic drug quality issues stem from manufacturing failures overseas, leading to dangerous impurities, inconsistent dosing, and life-threatening recalls. Learn how poor oversight, cost-cutting, and broken inspections put patients at risk.
Chronic insomnia isn't solved by sleep hygiene alone. Learn why CBT-I is the only proven long-term treatment-and how to start it, even without a therapist. Evidence-based, practical, and free of fluff.
