Archive: 2026/01

Ear Infections in Children: When to Use Antibiotics, Tubes, or Watchful Waiting

Ear Infections in Children: When to Use Antibiotics, Tubes, or Watchful Waiting

Learn when antibiotics, ear tubes, or watchful waiting are the right choices for children with ear infections. Evidence-based guidance for parents on managing middle ear infections safely and effectively.

Patient Communication During Drug Shortages: What Providers Must Do

Patient Communication During Drug Shortages: What Providers Must Do

When drug shortages hit, providers must communicate clearly, honestly, and empathetically to keep patients safe and informed. Learn what’s required, what works, and how to prevent panic during medication crises.

Atopic Dermatitis Flare Triggers and How Emollient Therapy Works

Atopic Dermatitis Flare Triggers and How Emollient Therapy Works

Learn the real triggers behind atopic dermatitis flares and how proper emollient therapy can repair your skin barrier, reduce itching, and prevent flare-ups. Evidence-based, practical advice for daily management.

New Antidepressants with Better Side Effect Profiles: What’s Emerging in 2026

New Antidepressants with Better Side Effect Profiles: What’s Emerging in 2026

New antidepressants like Exxua, Zuranolone, and Auvelity offer faster relief and fewer side effects than older SSRIs. Discover what’s changed in 2026 and how to find the right treatment for you.

Side Effects with Generics: Are Adverse Reactions More Likely?

Side Effects with Generics: Are Adverse Reactions More Likely?

Generic drugs are cheaper and just as effective for most people, but some patients report new side effects after switching. Learn why this happens-and what you can do about it.

Antibiotic Overuse: How Misuse Fuels Resistance and C. difficile Infections

Antibiotic Overuse: How Misuse Fuels Resistance and C. difficile Infections

Antibiotic overuse is driving deadly resistance and C. difficile infections worldwide. Learn how misuse is making common infections untreatable-and what you can do to help.

New Drug Approvals: Recent Medications and Their Safety Profiles

New Drug Approvals: Recent Medications and Their Safety Profiles

Explore the latest FDA-approved drugs from 2024-2025, including breakthrough treatments for Alzheimer's, schizophrenia, and anaphylaxis. Learn how their safety profiles compare and what patients and doctors need to know.

Why Some People React Differently to Generic Medications

Why Some People React Differently to Generic Medications

Generic medications save billions, but not everyone reacts the same way. For drugs with narrow therapeutic indexes, small differences in absorption can cause serious side effects. Here’s why some people feel worse after switching-and what to do about it.

Alcohol and Sleep Medications: The Hidden Danger of Combined Sedation

Alcohol and Sleep Medications: The Hidden Danger of Combined Sedation

Mixing alcohol with sleep medications like Ambien or Lunesta can cause deadly sedation, slowed breathing, and even sleep-driving. Learn why no amount is safe and what alternatives exist.

Nausea from Opioids: How to Manage It with Antiemetics, Timing, and Diet

Nausea from Opioids: How to Manage It with Antiemetics, Timing, and Diet

Nausea from opioids is common but manageable. Learn how antiemetics, timing your doses, and simple diet changes can help you stay on your pain medication without feeling sick.