Author: Will Taylor

Keto and Atkins both cut carbs for weight loss, but keto is strict and fast, while Atkins builds a lifelong plan. Learn which one suits your lifestyle and goals.

The Hatch-Waxman Act created the modern system for generic drug approval in the U.S., balancing innovation incentives with affordable access. It cut drug costs by billions but has been exploited through patent manipulation.

NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen carry serious risks for your stomach and kidneys, often without warning symptoms. Learn who’s most at risk, how to monitor for damage, and safer alternatives for managing pain.

First generics and authorized generics may look the same, but their market entry timing changes drug prices and competition. Learn how brand companies use authorized generics to undercut first entrants - and what it means for your prescription costs.

Licorice contains glycyrrhizin, which can raise blood pressure and lower potassium - making it dangerous when taken with blood pressure medications. Learn what to avoid and how to stay safe.

AERD, or Samter's Triad, is a chronic condition linking asthma, nasal polyps, and aspirin sensitivity. Learn how diagnosis works, why aspirin desensitization is the most effective treatment, and what daily management looks like.

Alcohol can cause dangerous drops in blood sugar and harm your liver when mixed with diabetes medications like metformin or insulin. Learn how to drink safely-or why you should avoid it altogether.

Dermatomyositis and polymyositis are rare autoimmune diseases causing muscle inflammation and weakness. Learn how they differ, how they're diagnosed, and the latest treatments-including steroids, biologics, and physical therapy-that can restore strength and improve quality of life.

OCD isn't about being neat - it's about being trapped by unwanted thoughts and compulsions. ERP therapy is the most effective way to break free, teaching your brain that anxiety fades without rituals. Learn how it works and how to start.

Learn the key types of asthma, common triggers, and why inhalers are the preferred treatment over oral medications. Understand how to manage symptoms safely and effectively with the latest guidelines.