Author: Daniel Easton

Common Cold vs Influenza: Symptoms, Complications, and When Antivirals Actually Help
February 22, 2026
Common Cold vs Influenza: Symptoms, Complications, and When Antivirals Actually Help

Learn how to tell the difference between a common cold and influenza, what complications each can cause, and when antivirals actually make a difference in recovery time and outcomes.

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MedWatch: How to Report Medication Problems and Side Effects
February 19, 2026
MedWatch: How to Report Medication Problems and Side Effects

Learn how to report medication side effects and adverse reactions through MedWatch, the FDA's official system for tracking drug safety. Your report could help prevent harm to others.

Medications
Asthma Medication Safety During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: What You Need to Know
February 15, 2026
Asthma Medication Safety During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: What You Need to Know

Learn the truth about asthma medication safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Most inhaled asthma drugs are safe and essential-stopping them puts you and your baby at greater risk than using them.

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Kidney Transplant: Eligibility, Surgery, and Long-Term Management
February 7, 2026
Kidney Transplant: Eligibility, Surgery, and Long-Term Management

A kidney transplant offers a better chance at long-term survival and quality of life than dialysis. Learn who qualifies, what the surgery involves, and how to manage life after transplant with lifelong medication and care.

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Antiretroviral Therapy and Common Medications: High-Risk Interactions You Can't Afford to Miss
January 31, 2026
Antiretroviral Therapy and Common Medications: High-Risk Interactions You Can't Afford to Miss

Antiretroviral therapy saves lives, but dangerous interactions with common medications can cause serious harm. Learn which drugs to avoid, what’s safer now, and how to protect yourself from life-threatening side effects.

Medications
Topical Medication Allergies: How Contact Dermatitis Develops and How to Treat It
January 30, 2026
Topical Medication Allergies: How Contact Dermatitis Develops and How to Treat It

Topical medication allergies cause contact dermatitis in up to 17% of patch-tested patients. Common triggers include neomycin, hydrocortisone, and benzocaine. Patch testing is the only reliable way to diagnose it - and stopping the allergen is the only cure.

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FDA Warning Authority: How the Agency Enforces Compliance Against Non-Compliant Manufacturers
January 27, 2026
FDA Warning Authority: How the Agency Enforces Compliance Against Non-Compliant Manufacturers

The FDA issues warning letters to manufacturers who violate safety and labeling laws. These letters are a serious first step before fines, seizures, or criminal charges. Learn how enforcement has intensified and what companies must do to comply.

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Tetracyclines and Tooth Discoloration in Children: What Parents and Doctors Need to Know in 2026
January 26, 2026
Tetracyclines and Tooth Discoloration in Children: What Parents and Doctors Need to Know in 2026

Updated 2026 guidance on tetracycline antibiotics and tooth discoloration in children. Learn why doxycycline is now safe for kids under 8 in life-threatening infections-and why other tetracyclines are still dangerous.

Medications
Frozen Shoulder: How to Recognize Adhesive Capsulitis and Use Mobilization Strategies to Regain Movement
January 22, 2026
Frozen Shoulder: How to Recognize Adhesive Capsulitis and Use Mobilization Strategies to Regain Movement

Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, causes painful stiffness in the shoulder joint. Learn how to recognize the three stages, which mobilization techniques work at each phase, and how to avoid common mistakes that delay recovery.

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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: What to Do When Pain Won't Stop After an Injury
January 14, 2026
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: What to Do When Pain Won't Stop After an Injury

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome causes severe burning pain after minor injuries. Learn the signs, triggers, and proven treatments to stop it before it becomes permanent.

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