Category: Health - Page 4

Learn how low-income seniors can qualify for the Medicare Extra Help Program to pay for prescription drugs with $0 premiums, low copays, and no deductible. Save thousands annually with this federal assistance program.

Baseline CK testing before starting statins helps identify muscle risks and avoid unnecessary drug stops. It's not for everyone-but critical for those with kidney issues, thyroid problems, or prior muscle side effects.

When a generic medication fails to work for you, insurance companies often deny coverage - but you have rights. Learn how to fight back with medical documentation, step-by-step appeals, and real strategies that work.

New 2025 rules make international medication orders costly and complex. Learn how to order safely, avoid seizures, and understand the new $80 duty thresholds and HS code requirements.

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is a rare but life-threatening reaction to heparin that causes low platelets and dangerous blood clots. Learn the signs, risks, and how it's diagnosed and treated.

Red yeast rice contains the same active ingredient as statins and can cause dangerous muscle damage when taken together. Learn why combining them is risky and what safer alternatives exist.

Decongestants can raise blood pressure and trigger heart problems in people with heart disease or hypertension. Learn which ingredients to avoid, safer alternatives, and what to do if you've already taken one.

Learn how to safely choose OTC medications at the pharmacy by reading labels, understanding active ingredients, avoiding dangerous combinations, and talking to your pharmacist. Simple steps can prevent serious harm.

Europe led the biosimilar market since 2006 with clear regulations and fast adoption. The U.S. lagged due to legal and regulatory barriers - until 2024, when the FDA removed key roadblocks. Now, the U.S. is racing to catch up, with biosimilars poised to save billions in healthcare costs.

Learn how to tell bacterial and viral infections apart, why antibiotics don't work for colds or flu, and what treatments actually help. Stop unnecessary antibiotics and protect yourself from resistance.

Learn how to talk to your doctor about medication side effects with clear, actionable steps. Discover what patients really want to know, how to ask for specific risk numbers, and why vague warnings lead to medication non-adherence.

Antidepressants for teens carry a black box warning about increased suicide risk, but recent evidence shows untreated depression is often more dangerous. Learn how to monitor safely and make informed treatment decisions.