My Spouse Has Bipolar Disorder—I Was His Caregiver in Quarantine
A woman shares what it's like to be a caregiver for a spouse with depression, bipolar disorder, and suicidal thoughts during coronavirus quarantine.
Nearly 200,000 Containers of a Popular Sleep Aid Recalled Nationwide
During a week when sleep is already disrupted, one long-trusted brand name is being flagged for a potential health risk.
More Than 5,000 Bottles of a Cholesterol Medication Recalled in 3 States
It's said 86 million Americans have high cholesterol. Here's an important heads-up for statin users in two U.S. regions.
Why Are Pill Bottles Orange?
Science reveals there are a few reasons pharmacists don’t just send you home with any old color bottle.
A Cold, Sinus and Allergy Product Sold at Walmart and Other Retailers Has Been Recalled Nationwide
With respiratory illnesses still circulating, this is a reminder why it's essential to follow best practice with this type of...
Brain Experts: Medical Research Could Exclude More Than 50% of the Population
"I don’t understand why you would want to change a policy that clearly has had a positive impact," one doctor...
Do Antibiotics Cause Constipation? An Expert Doctor Explains
Antibiotics are formulated to kill bacteria—but this affects the healthy ones in your gut, too. A medical doctor specializing in...
Nearly 5,000 Packages of Estrogen Medication Recalled Nationwide
Hormone therapy can transform the aging experience—but patients taking it via one delivery method will want to know about a...
Nearly 1.5 Million Bottles of ADHD Medication Recalled Nationwide
As national pressure mounts for some medications for the mind, the FDA is highlighting a question that arose for a...
Almost 12,000 Parts of a Widely Used Medical Device Recalled at the Highest National Risk Level
More than 600 individuals filed safety complaints on equipment that up to 6 million Americans may use, according to national...
More Than 200,000 Containers of a Trusted Anxiety Medication Recalled Nationwide and in Puerto Rico
It's currently in the crosshairs for broader reasons—but here's why the FDA has announced its recall and quality risk this...
RFK Jr.’s New Role Will Likely Change 6 Longstanding FDA Practices, Says National Expert
A seasoned FDA compliance and regulations expert says you can watch for these major ways health intelligence may change for...
4 Weight Loss Supplements Recalled Nationwide at FDA’s Highest Risk Level
It's an important reminder that many supplements are not regulated and therefore can sneak in potentially harmful ingredients.
More Than 4,000 Cough Medicines Have Been Recalled in One U.S. State
While unfortunately, the same state's Department of Health reports their flu rates have increased 90% week-over-week.
Hospital Code Red: Here’s What It Means, Explained by a Doctor
If you've ever heard a code red hospital call, an expert explains what this and 12 other healthcare emergency alert...
A Pain Medication Has Been Recalled Nationwide
Pain medication sold at Walmart in at least 41 states is being recalled across the country due to a manufacturing...
Nearly 1,000 Bottles of a Blood Pressure Medication Recalled Nationwide
It's not the only blood pressure medicine recall to happen in recent months, but the FDA's concern appears to...
How Long Does Ibuprofen Last? A Doctor Speaks on the Research
Curious if it's time for another dose? Here's how long ibuprofen lasts, based on a few variables, and how often...
How Much Is Urgent Care Without Insurance? A Doctor Reveals the Research
A trained family medicine doctor speaks to the cost of urgent care without insurance—and when to go to the emergency...
More Than 160,000 Lots of a Drug for Men Recalled in 30 States and Internationally
Walmart, CVS, Amazon and other well known retailers may have carried the recalled product, which the FDA calls out unique...
Nearly 7,000 Bottles of a Heart and Diabetes Medication Recalled in At Least One State
Around 20 million Americans reportedly trust this medication—here are the recall details, and the unusual error that caused it.
How Much Does Anesthesia Cost Without Insurance? An Expert Doctor Has Answers
Each year, 40 million anesthetics are administered in the US—and consumers are realizing they have insurance coverage questions. A Cleveland...
Nearly 8,000 Bottles of a Prostate Prescription Have Been Recalled Nationwide
The alpha blocker is typically prescribed to manage a nuisance symptom. Here's why the FDA says patients and healthcare professionals...
More Than 110,000 Packages of an Anxiety Medication Recalled Nationwide at the Highest Risk Level
It's also prescribed to treat such conditions as seizure and panic disorder. Here's what national experts say is problematic about...
Nearly 8,000 Bottles of a Trusted Allergy Medicine Have Been Recalled Nationwide
If you turn to this old standby for relief when allergy symptoms hit, the FDA says one generic type was...
Over 20,000 Bottles of a Pain & Fever Reducer Have Been Recalled Nationwide
It's best known as the active ingredient in Tylenol, but the capsule and tablet forms of an off-brand name pose...
Almost 20,000 Women’s Hormone Medications Recalled Nationwide
Experts advise that a quality issue could pose risk for patients being treated for some reproductive-related healthcare needs.
23,000 Bottles of a Skincare Product Have Been Recalled Nationwide
The reason that experts cite seems a little unusual, but it's better to be aware of before you try to...
New Research: A Recognizable Weight Loss & Diabetes Drug May Harm Vision
Some eye doctors were noticing a trend among patients that researchers in Europe now believe has been well demonstrated with...
Over 200,000 Pain, Diabetes, and Mood Medications Recalled Due to Potential Cancer Link
The prescription drug Cymbalta, known generically as duloxetine, is under recall for cancer-causing impurities that may have occurred naturally.
How Do Antibiotics Work? An Infectious Disease Doctor Explains
A doctor specializing in treating infections explains how antibiotics work when you take them, including what they can—and can't—do.
