Author: Ethan Blackwood

Behind-the-Counter Medications and Pharmacy Restrictions Explained

Behind-the-counter medications like pseudoephedrine and Plan B require ID and pharmacist consultation but no prescription. Learn how they work, why they exist, and how to buy them without hassle.

How Long Medications Actually Remain Effective After Expiration

Most expired medications are still effective years after their labeled date, especially if stored properly. Science shows many pills retain potency for decades-except for a few high-risk drugs like insulin and EpiPens.

How to Overcome Swallowing Difficulties to Keep Taking Medicine

Learn safe, practical ways to take your medicine if you have trouble swallowing pills. Discover alternatives to crushing tablets, proven techniques, and how to work with your care team to stay on track.

Batch Variability and Bioequivalence: What Acceptable Limits Really Mean for Generic Drugs

Batch-to-batch variability can skew bioequivalence results, leading to false approvals or rejections of generic drugs. Learn how regulators are updating standards to account for real-world manufacturing differences.

How to Manage Medication Storage in Shared Living Spaces

Learn how to safely store medications in shared homes, from locking up pills to controlling temperature and preventing accidents. Essential tips for families, roommates, and caregivers.

Barrett’s Esophagus: Understanding Dysplasia Risk and Effective Ablation Options

Barrett’s esophagus increases the risk of esophageal cancer. Learn how dysplasia raises that risk and what ablation options - like RFA and cryoablation - can prevent cancer before it starts.

How Family History and Genetics Affect Your Response to Generic Drugs

Your family's history with medications can reveal genetic patterns that affect how you respond to generics. Learn how genes like CYP2D6 and CYP2C19 influence drug effectiveness and safety - and what you can do about it.

Digital Pill Sensors: How They Track Medication Use and Detect Side Effects

Digital pill sensors track when patients take their medication and can detect early signs of side effects. Used mainly in mental health and clinical trials, they improve adherence but raise privacy and cost concerns.

Digital Pill Sensors: How Adherence Insights and Side Effect Detection Are Changing Medication Management

Digital pill sensors track medication intake and detect early side effects using ingestible sensors and wearable patches. Learn how they improve adherence, their real-world impact, privacy risks, and future AI-driven advances in 2026.

Antiretroviral HIV Medications: Understanding Drug Interactions and Resistance

Antiretroviral HIV medications can suppress the virus to undetectable levels, but drug interactions and resistance remain major challenges. Learn how modern treatments work, why adherence matters, and what's next in HIV care.