Archive: 2026/01

Learn how to safely check and clean your medicine cabinet for expired drugs with a simple, step-by-step checklist. Protect your family from risks like poisoning, misuse, and antibiotic resistance.

Keeping an accurate medication list prevents dangerous drug interactions and saves lives. Learn what to include, how to update it, and which tools actually work - from paper lists to apps and EHRs.

Fungal skin infections like Candida and ringworm affect 1 in 5 people worldwide. Learn how to tell them apart, what treatments actually work, why they come back, and how to prevent them.

Rhabdomyolysis from statins is rare but deadly. Learn the signs, risk factors, and what to do if you experience muscle pain, dark urine, or weakness while on cholesterol-lowering meds.

Health systems are tackling severe staffing shortages with flexible scheduling, AI tools, virtual nursing, community partnerships, and financial incentives. Learn what’s working - and what’s not - in today’s crisis.

Learn how naloxone reverses opioid overdoses, recognize the signs of overdose, and store naloxone safely for quick access. Essential info for anyone who uses opioids or knows someone who does.

Debunking common medication myths that put patients at risk-from OTC drug dangers to antibiotic misuse. Learn the facts that could save your life.

Learn how travel health clinics customize vaccines and medications for your trip, from malaria pills to yellow fever shots. Find out when to go, what to bring, and how to avoid common mistakes that leave travelers sick.

Polypharmacy in older adults increases risk of falls, hospitalizations, and death. Learn how drug interactions happen, why deprescribing is critical, and what steps you can take to reduce medication burden safely.

Estrogen can significantly affect warfarin levels, causing dangerous INR fluctuations. Learn how birth control, HRT, and genetics interact with blood thinners-and what to do to stay safe.