Hip labral tears are common in athletes and often missed on standard imaging. Learn how MRA and arthroscopy lead to accurate diagnosis, why conservative treatment sometimes fails, and what recovery really looks like after surgery.
Statin intolerance causes muscle pain in many people, but most cases aren't actually caused by the drug. Learn how to tell if your pain is real, what alternatives work, and how to safely lower cholesterol without statins.
Medications cause side effects because they interact with more than just their intended target. From genetic differences to off-target effects and drug interactions, science explains why reactions happen-and how we’re learning to prevent them.
Patient support groups help people overcome fears about generic medications by sharing real experiences. Learn how these communities improve adherence, reduce costs, and build trust through peer stories backed by science.
Learn how the FDA ensures generic drugs are safe, effective, and affordable. Understand the approval process, why generics cost less, and what you need to know as a patient.
Medication overuse headache is a hidden cycle where painkillers cause more headaches. Learn how to identify it, safely stop overused drugs, and use proven prevention methods to get relief.
Keratosis pilaris causes rough, bumpy skin on arms and thighs - it's common, harmless, and treatable. Learn proven ways to smooth it with lactic acid, urea, ceramides, and simple daily habits.
Learn how the FDA's 2025 update to biosimilar approval rules is accelerating access to lower-cost biologic alternatives, why they're not the same as generics, and what this means for patients and providers.
Not all brand-name drugs have generic versions-even after patents expire. Complex formulations, patent thickets, pay-for-delay deals, and FDA hurdles keep prices high. Here’s why some drugs stay expensive forever.
The FDA uses therapeutic equivalence codes to determine which generic drugs can safely replace brand-name medications. Learn how A and B codes work, why some generics aren't interchangeable, and how pharmacists use the Orange Book to ensure safe substitutions.
State laws determine whether pharmacists must or can switch your brand-name prescription to a cheaper generic. These rules affect your costs, safety, and access-and vary widely across the U.S.
Statin intolerance causes muscle pain in many people, but most cases aren't actually caused by the drug. Learn how to tell if your pain is real, what alternatives work, and how to safely lower cholesterol without statins.
Off-label drug use is common, legal, and often necessary - but not always safe. Learn why doctors prescribe medications beyond FDA approval, how it impacts patients, and what you need to know before taking an unapproved drug.
Mirabegron offers a safer, more effective option for older adults with overactive bladder, reducing leaks and urgency without the confusion and dry mouth common with older drugs.
Generic drugs cost 80-85% less than brand-name drugs because they don’t repeat expensive clinical trials or pay for patent-era marketing. They’re chemically identical, FDA-approved, and save Americans billions every year.