Archive: 2026/01

Generic medications save patients and the healthcare system hundreds of billions annually. Learn how they work, why they’re just as effective as brand-name drugs, and how to save money by choosing them.

Evidence-based return-to-run plans for shin splints and stress fractures. Learn the 6-phase rehab protocol, why the 10% rule fails, and how to prevent recurrence with strength, nutrition, and smart progression.

Natural products aren't inherently safer than pharmaceuticals. Many herbal supplements interact dangerously with medications, yet lack warning labels or regulatory oversight. Learn the real risks and how to protect yourself.

Loperamide abuse is a silent crisis: people taking massive doses of OTC Imodium to manage opioid withdrawal, risking fatal heart rhythms. Learn the warning signs, dangers, and what to do if someone you know is at risk.

Obesity doesn't exist in isolation-it drives diabetes, heart disease, and sleep apnea in a dangerous cycle. Learn how these conditions connect and what real-world treatments actually work to break the chain.

Specialists often choose brand-name drugs over generics because specialty medications treat complex, life-threatening conditions with few alternatives. High costs, administrative hurdles, and risky switching make brand preference a clinical necessity-not a financial choice.

Learn why colorectal cancer screening now starts at 45, how colonoscopy prevents cancer, and what chemotherapy regimens are used today. Understand your options and reduce your risk.

Sick euthyroid syndrome causes abnormal thyroid test results during serious illness-but your thyroid is usually fine. Learn why treatment isn't needed and how to avoid dangerous misdiagnosis.

Learn how to safely transport insulin, vaccines, and other temperature-sensitive medications in extreme heat or cold. Practical tips for travelers, caregivers, and patients to avoid drug degradation and ensure effectiveness.

TRICARE covers 92% of prescriptions as generics, with $0 copays at military pharmacies and $14 for home delivery. Learn how to use the formulary, avoid surprise costs, and get your meds in 2026.