Author: Amelia Stratton

GLP-1 receptor agonists like semaglutide and liraglutide offer real weight loss and metabolic improvements for women with PCOS and obesity, outperforming metformin in clinical trials. Learn how they work, who benefits most, and what to expect.

Generic and brand-name drugs have the same active ingredients and carry the same risk for drug interactions. The FDA requires strict bioequivalence testing, and studies show no meaningful difference in safety or effectiveness between the two.

Low iron levels, especially low ferritin, are a major cause of restless legs syndrome. Learn the right ferritin targets, how to take iron supplements effectively, when to choose IV iron, and why this simple fix beats dopamine drugs for long-term relief.

Diphenhydramine sleep aids like Benadryl may help you fall asleep, but they come with serious risks-especially for older adults. Learn why experts say to avoid them and what safer, more effective alternatives actually work.

Heat and humidity can make your medications lose potency before their expiration date. Learn which drugs are most vulnerable, where not to store them, and how to keep them safe for maximum effectiveness and safety.

DailyMed is the official, up-to-date source for FDA-approved drug labels and side effects. Learn how to find accurate, real-time medication information for prescription and over-the-counter drugs.

Convergence insufficiency causes eye strain, headaches, and reading difficulties. Learn the most effective, evidence-backed therapy for this common binocular vision disorder - and what treatments to avoid.

When life-saving drugs run out, hospitals must make tough ethical choices. Learn how rationing works, who decides, and what patients should know about fairness, transparency, and their rights during drug shortages.

First-episode psychosis is treatable-but only if caught early. Learn how coordinated specialty care and family support can restore lives, reduce relapse, and help young people return to school, work, and normal life.

Learn how to track your medical device lot numbers and respond to recalls. Find out what steps every patient should take now to stay safe, from keeping implant cards to signing up for FDA alerts.