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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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.
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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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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 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.
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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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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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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.
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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 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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