In 2025, drug shortages are worsening because 90% of active ingredients still come from just two countries. Dependence on foreign manufacturing makes supply chains fragile - and patients are paying the price.
Generic drugs are approved based on bioequivalence, not full safety trials. Post-market studies track real-world side effects, manufacturing flaws, and rare reactions that pre-approval studies miss. Here's how the FDA monitors safety after launch.
Pancreatic cancer often shows no early symptoms, but signs like unexplained weight loss, new-onset diabetes, and jaundice can signal trouble. Learn the latest treatment advances and who should be screened for early detection.
Generic medications cost far less than brand-name drugs because they don't need to recoup R&D costs or run expensive marketing campaigns. They're just as safe and effective, and they save patients and insurers hundreds of billions each year.
Fiber supplements can block absorption of key medications like thyroid drugs, blood thinners, and antibiotics. Learn the right timing-1 hour before or 2-4 hours after-to avoid dangerous interactions and keep your meds working.
Green tea extract can interfere with medications like blood pressure drugs, statins, and chemotherapy. Learn which interactions are dangerous, why supplements are riskier than tea, and what to do if you're taking both.
Chronic pain and insomnia feed off each other in a vicious cycle. Learn how sleep deprivation worsens pain, why painkillers often fail, and how CBT-I is the most effective way to break free and reclaim restful nights.
Patent term restoration lets pharmaceutical companies recover lost patent time due to FDA approval delays. Learn how the Hatch-Waxman Act works, who qualifies, and why it's critical for drug development.
Hyperpigmentation and keloids are common, often misunderstood skin conditions in people with darker skin tones. Learn what causes them, why they’re harder to treat, and how to manage them safely and effectively.
Generic medications save billions in healthcare costs each year, offering the same effectiveness as brand-name drugs at a fraction of the price. Learn how generics work, why they're so much cheaper, and how you can save money today.