Author: Paul Gray

Antiemetics and Cardiac Risks: Understanding QT Prolongation and Drowsiness 17 Jan 2026
Antiemetics and Cardiac Risks: Understanding QT Prolongation and Drowsiness

Not all antiemetics are safe for everyone. Some can dangerously prolong the QT interval or cause severe drowsiness. Learn which drugs carry the highest cardiac risks and how to choose safer alternatives for nausea and vomiting.

Sleep Apnea and Heart Risk: How Blood Pressure and Arrhythmia Are Linked 16 Jan 2026
Sleep Apnea and Heart Risk: How Blood Pressure and Arrhythmia Are Linked

Sleep apnea isn't just about snoring-it's a major heart risk. Untreated, it spikes blood pressure, triggers dangerous heart rhythms like atrial fibrillation, and increases stroke and heart failure risk. Treatment with CPAP can reverse much of the damage.

Recent Legislative Changes to Substitution Procedures in U.S. Congress: 2023-2025 Updates 15 Jan 2026
Recent Legislative Changes to Substitution Procedures in U.S. Congress: 2023-2025 Updates

New U.S. House rules from 2023-2025 require strict electronic filing, committee approval, and classification of amendment substitutions. These changes boosted efficiency but reduced minority input, sparking debate over fairness and democracy in lawmaking.

Tizanidine and Ciprofloxacin: Why This Drug Combo Can Cause Dangerous Low Blood Pressure and Extreme Drowsiness 14 Jan 2026
Tizanidine and Ciprofloxacin: Why This Drug Combo Can Cause Dangerous Low Blood Pressure and Extreme Drowsiness

Combining tizanidine and ciprofloxacin can cause dangerous drops in blood pressure and extreme drowsiness due to a powerful drug interaction. Learn why this combo is risky and what to do instead.

Quercetin and Medications: How Supplement Use Can Alter Drug Levels 13 Jan 2026
Quercetin and Medications: How Supplement Use Can Alter Drug Levels

Quercetin supplements can interfere with how your body processes medications, raising drug levels and increasing side effect risks. Learn which meds are most affected and what to do to stay safe.

Signs of Pediatric Medication Overdose and When to Call Poison Control 12 Jan 2026
Signs of Pediatric Medication Overdose and When to Call Poison Control

Recognize the hidden signs of pediatric medication overdose-from opioids to acetaminophen-and know exactly when to call Poison Control or 911. Early action saves lives.

Bioequivalent medications: what the term really means 11 Jan 2026
Bioequivalent medications: what the term really means

Bioequivalent medications are generic drugs proven to work the same as brand-name versions in the body. Learn how regulators test for equivalence, when it matters, and what you should know before switching.

How Medicines Work and When They’re Safe to Use 10 Jan 2026
How Medicines Work and When They’re Safe to Use

Learn how medicines interact with your body at a molecular level and why understanding their mechanism is the key to using them safely - and avoiding dangerous side effects.

Antidepressant Overdose: Recognizing Serotonin Syndrome Warning Signs Early 9 Jan 2026
Antidepressant Overdose: Recognizing Serotonin Syndrome Warning Signs Early

Serotonin syndrome is a dangerous reaction to antidepressant overdose or drug interactions. Learn the early warning signs - like tremors and clonus - and what to do before it becomes life-threatening.

Anticholinergic Burden in Older Adults: How Common Medications Increase Dementia Risk 8 Jan 2026
Anticholinergic Burden in Older Adults: How Common Medications Increase Dementia Risk

Common medications like Benadryl and oxybutynin can build up anticholinergic burden in older adults, increasing dementia risk. Learn which drugs are dangerous, how they affect the brain, and what safer alternatives exist.