Antibiotic shortages are forcing doctors to use riskier treatments, fueling resistance and leaving patients without care. Global supply chains are failing, and the consequences are deadly.
Author: Phil Scoble
Learn how to avoid accidental acetaminophen overdose from combination painkillers like Vicodin and Percocet. Discover the real risks, how to check your meds, and what to do if you’ve taken too much.
Learn how temperature and humidity affect medication safety in 2026. Discover official storage rules, common mistakes, and what you can do to protect your drugs-from home to clinic.
Phototherapy is the most effective treatment for vitiligo, especially for patches on the face and torso. Learn how NB-UVB works, why it's combined with topical creams, and what to expect over 6-18 months of treatment.
Learn how to verify online pharmacy licenses to avoid counterfeit drugs and unsafe suppliers. Step-by-step guide to using state and national verification systems like NABP Verify and Washington's HELMS.
Spinal cord stimulation offers real relief for chronic pain when other treatments fail. Learn who qualifies, how it works, what to expect, and the latest advances in 2026.
Spinal cord stimulation offers hope for chronic pain sufferers who haven't found relief with drugs or surgery. Learn who qualifies, how it works, real-world results, and what to expect before and after implantation.
Many common medications pose serious risks to seniors. Learn which drugs to review now, based on the 2023 Beers Criteria, and what safer alternatives exist to prevent falls, confusion, and hospitalizations.
Retinal vein occlusion causes sudden vision loss due to blocked blood flow in the eye. Learn the key risk factors like high blood pressure and diabetes, and how anti-VEGF and steroid injections can restore vision - plus what patients really experience.
Learn how to read your prescription label to avoid dangerous drug interactions that send over 100,000 people to the hospital each year. Know where to look, what to watch for, and how to stay safe with multiple medications.