Author: Chris Gore
Learn how absolute and relative risk shape your understanding of drug side effects and treatment benefits. Stop being misled by flashy percentages and see the real numbers behind your health choices.
Chris Gore Feb 15, 2026
Learn how to safely store and dispose of prescription medications to prevent misuse, protect water supplies, and keep your family safe. Simple steps make a big difference.
Chris Gore Feb 13, 2026
Hidradenitis suppurativa causes painful, recurring nodules and abscesses in sweat-prone areas. Biologic therapies like adalimumab, secukinumab, and bimekizumab now offer targeted relief by blocking key inflammatory pathways, transforming outcomes for moderate-to-severe cases.
Chris Gore Feb 8, 2026
Meclizine helps with vertigo and motion sickness, but it causes drowsiness and anticholinergic side effects. Learn how it works, who should avoid it, and safer alternatives for long-term use.
Chris Gore Feb 7, 2026
QT prolongation from antibiotics like fluoroquinolones and macrolides can cause fatal arrhythmias. Learn step-by-step monitoring strategies, risk factors, and when to stop these drugs to keep patients safe.
Chris Gore Feb 5, 2026
Peripheral Artery Disease affects millions silently, but early detection can prevent amputations and heart attacks. Learn symptoms, diagnosis methods like ABI tests, and treatment options from lifestyle changes to surgery.
Chris Gore Feb 4, 2026
Pharmacodynamic drug interactions occur when drugs change each other's effects at the receptor level-not by altering blood levels, but by altering how your body responds. These interactions can be deadly, helpful, or hidden-here's what you need to know.
Chris Gore Feb 3, 2026
Closed-loop insulin delivery systems automate blood sugar management for type 1 diabetes, improving time-in-range, reducing hypoglycemia, and cutting mental load. Learn how Control-IQ, Omnipod 5, and iLet work-and what real users experience.
Chris Gore Feb 2, 2026
Blockchain is transforming how we verify generic drugs, stopping counterfeit medicines from reaching patients through online pharmacies. With 99.8% accuracy and growing global adoption, it’s the most reliable defense against fake pills.
Chris Gore Feb 1, 2026
Learn how to safely handle missed medication doses without doubling up. Discover the rules for once-daily, twice-daily, and high-risk drugs-and what to do if you accidentally take too much.
Chris Gore Jan 31, 2026