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Herbal supplements like St. John's Wort, ginkgo, and garlic can dangerously interfere with prescription drugs, reducing effectiveness or causing life-threatening side effects. Know which ones to avoid and how to protect yourself.

Vilazodone can cause diarrhea in nearly 3 out of 10 people, but most cases are mild and fade within weeks. Learn how food, fiber, and probiotics can help you stick with the medication without quitting.

Drug shortages are delaying life-saving treatments, increasing errors, and forcing patients to skip doses. Learn how this crisis impacts care and what’s being done to fix it.

Many seniors take too many medications that do more harm than good. Learn when and how to safely stop or reduce pills through deprescribing-backed by science and real-world results.

Diabetes and thyroid disease often occur together, with overlapping symptoms like fatigue, weight changes, and mood swings. Untreated thyroid issues can worsen blood sugar control and increase complications. Learn how to spot the signs and manage both conditions together for better health.

Learn the early and emergency symptoms of high blood sugar, how to respond to hyperglycemia before it turns dangerous, and what to do in a diabetic emergency like DKA or HHS.

Soluble fiber helps you lose weight by slowing digestion and reducing hunger, while insoluble fiber keeps your gut healthy. Learn how to use both types effectively with real food and smart habits.

The FDA now conducts unannounced inspections of foreign food facilities to match U.S. standards. Learn what overseas plants must do to avoid shutdowns, refusals, and criminal penalties under FSMA rules.

Learn how to verify pharmacy licenses through state boards to avoid counterfeit drugs and unlicensed practitioners. Free tools, red flags, and step-by-step guidance for patients and employers.

HIV medications and antibiotics can interact dangerously, affecting treatment success and safety. Learn which combinations to avoid, how to use the Liverpool HIV Drug Interactions Checker, and what newer HIV drugs are doing to reduce these risks.

Modified-release formulations require special bioequivalence testing to ensure generics work as safely and effectively as brand-name drugs. Learn the key regulatory requirements, common pitfalls, and why standard tests aren't enough.

Learn how to manage gas, bloating, and other GI side effects from acarbose and miglitol with proven strategies: start low, adjust your diet, use probiotics, and give your gut time to adapt.