Archive: 2026/01
Beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers can be combined for high blood pressure and angina, but only certain pairs are safe. Verapamil with beta-blockers can cause dangerous heart slowdowns-amlodipine is the safer choice. Know the risks before starting.
Jan, 31 2026
ICH guidelines harmonize global standards for drug safety, reducing duplication in testing and speeding up access to medicines. Learn how these science-based rules protect patients worldwide.
Jan, 29 2026
Learn about the three types of dialysis access-fistulas, grafts, and catheters-and how to care for each one to avoid complications, infections, and hospital visits. Know what works best and why.
Jan, 28 2026
About 70% of women on blood thinners experience heavy menstrual bleeding. Learn what causes it, which medications are safest, and the most effective treatments-including the levonorgestrel IUD-that won't interfere with your anticoagulant therapy.
Jan, 27 2026
Peak flow monitoring helps people with asthma detect early signs of worsening symptoms before they feel them. Daily tracking with a peak flow meter, using green-yellow-red zones based on personal best, enables proactive management and reduces emergency visits.
Jan, 26 2026
Learn how to track side effects using simple, proven methods like the ABC model to identify triggers and reduce symptoms. Discover what to record, whether to use paper or apps, and how this habit can cut flare-ups by up to 60%.
Jan, 24 2026
Starting January 1, 2026, Medicare will pay significantly less for 10 high-cost drugs thanks to new price negotiation rules. Learn how the Inflation Reduction Act is cutting prescription costs for beneficiaries and what it means for private insurance and future drug prices.
Jan, 23 2026
Generic drugs make up 90% of U.S. prescriptions but only 23% of drug spending. Learn how competition, not government price controls, keeps them affordable-and why policymakers focus on blocking anti-competitive behavior instead.
Jan, 22 2026
Supplement labels rarely warn about drug interactions, putting millions at risk. Learn how to read them, spot hidden dangers, and protect yourself from dangerous medication conflicts.
Jan, 21 2026
Learn how to find patent expiration dates in the FDA Orange Book to predict when generic drugs will become available. Understand exclusivity, extensions, and how to verify dates accurately.
Jan, 19 2026