Generic drugs are safe and effective - but contamination risks are rising. Learn how impurities sneak into medications, why generics are more vulnerable, and what you can do to protect yourself.
Hearing conservation programs are required by OSHA to protect workers from noise-induced hearing loss. Learn the five mandatory components, testing rules, common failures, and what’s changing in 2025.
OTC cold and flu combinations can cause dangerous double dosing, especially with acetaminophen. Learn how to read labels, avoid hidden ingredients, and choose safer options to protect your liver and health.
Authorized generics are identical to brand-name drugs but cost less because they skip marketing and advertising. Learn how they work, why prices drop, and how you can save on prescriptions.
Teach children how to stay safe around medicines at home and school with age-appropriate strategies, storage tips, and proven programs. Prevent accidental poisonings before they happen.
The Hatch-Waxman Act created the modern system for generic drug approval in the U.S., balancing innovation and affordability. It slashed drug costs by 90% but also opened the door to patent abuse. Here’s how it works-and why it needs fixing.
Urticaria, or hives, affects 1 in 5 people at some point. Learn what causes them, how antihistamines work, why they sometimes fail, and what new treatments like remibrutinib and dupilumab offer for chronic cases.
Learn how to read prescription labels for inhalers, patches, and injectables to avoid dangerous dosing errors. Understand key details like concentration, delivery rate, and disposal rules that most patients miss.
Sharing a complete, up-to-date medication list with every healthcare provider can prevent dangerous drug interactions and save lives. Learn exactly what to include and how to share it effectively.
Learn why taking prescription medicine with or without food matters-how food affects absorption, which drugs need food, which must be taken empty-stomach, and how to avoid dangerous mistakes.