Melatonin isn't a sleeping pill - it's a natural hormone that signals nighttime. Learn how to use low-dose melatonin correctly for jet lag, shift work, and delayed sleep, and why high doses often backfire.
Callum Laird | Dec, 12 2025 Read More
Genetic testing for SLCO1B1 can identify who’s at higher risk for statin muscle side effects, helping patients switch to safer alternatives. This guide explains how pharmacogenomics works, which statins are affected, and what to do if you’ve quit statins due to muscle pain.
Callum Laird | Dec, 11 2025 Read More
Drug-induced hemolytic anemia is a rare but dangerous condition where medications trigger the immune system to destroy red blood cells. Learn the signs, top drug culprits, lab markers, and urgent steps to take if you suspect this life-threatening reaction.
Callum Laird | Dec, 9 2025 Read More
Child-resistant packaging reduces accidental poisonings in kids by making medicine bottles harder to open. But it's not foolproof-proper use and storage matter just as much as the cap design.
Callum Laird | Dec, 6 2025 Read More
Learn how to safely exercise while taking statins without worsening muscle pain. Discover which activities are safe, which statins cause fewer side effects, and what to do if you feel sore.
Callum Laird | Dec, 5 2025 Read More
Most medications are safe while breastfeeding. Learn how drugs enter breast milk, how much your baby actually gets, and which ones to avoid-backed by the latest research from the InfantRisk Center and CDC.
Callum Laird | Dec, 4 2025 Read More
Pharmacists catch hundreds of thousands of prescription errors each year, preventing harm and saving lives. Learn how they do it, where the system fails, and why their role is more critical than ever.
Callum Laird | Dec, 3 2025 Read More
Learn how to enjoy eating out with diabetes by choosing smart carb options and controlling portions. No need to skip meals-just eat smarter with proven strategies for restaurants, fast food, and buffets.
Callum Laird | Dec, 1 2025 Read More
Microscopic colitis causes chronic watery diarrhea with no visible signs on colonoscopy. Budesonide is the most effective first-line treatment, with 80% remission rates and fewer side effects than older steroids.
Callum Laird | Dec, 1 2025 Read More
Sertraline often causes nausea and diarrhea when first started, but these side effects usually fade within weeks. Learn proven ways to manage them with food, ginger, and lifestyle changes-and when to consider switching medications.
Callum Laird | Dec, 1 2025 Read More