Author: Ashley Rioux

Whistleblower laws protect workers who report illegal or unsafe practices. Learn what’s covered, how to report safely, and what protections exist under California and federal law in 2025.

Whistleblower laws protect employees who report illegal or unsafe practices. Learn how California’s 2025 rules strengthen protections, what federal laws cover, how to avoid retaliation, and where to get help.

Medicaid covers most prescription drugs in 2025, but rules vary by state. Learn what's included, how step therapy and prior authorization work, which drugs are excluded, and how to save on costs with Extra Help.

The 180-day exclusivity rule under the Hatch-Waxman Act rewards generic drugmakers for challenging patents-but it can delay market entry for years. Learn how it works, who benefits, and why reform is needed.

COPD stages - mild, moderate, severe - are based on lung function tests like FEV1. Understanding them helps you act early, slow progression, and live better. Smoking cessation and pulmonary rehab make the biggest difference.

Learn how to safely dose children's medicine using age and weight. Avoid dangerous mistakes with clear, up-to-date guidelines from the FDA, CDC, and American Academy of Pediatrics.

Recurrent infections can signal an underlying immune disorder. Learn the key red flags-like multiple pneumonias or thrush after age one-and what blood tests and evaluations doctors use to diagnose immunodeficiency early.

Digoxin helps manage heart failure and atrial fibrillation, but dangerous interactions with common drugs, foods, and supplements can lead to toxicity. Learn what to avoid and how to monitor your levels safely.

Learn the 7-step medication bag audit to prevent dangerous pharmacy errors. Simple checks before you leave can stop wrong doses, wrong drugs, and life-threatening mistakes.

Out-of-network pharmacy surprises can cost hundreds or thousands-despite the No Surprises Act. Learn how to check your pharmacy network, avoid hidden costs, and protect yourself from unexpected prescription bills.

Intermittent fasting, especially time-restricted eating, helps with weight loss by aligning meals with your body's natural rhythm. Studies show it works as well as calorie counting-with added benefits for metabolism and energy.

Generic drugs save billions, but too much price competition is driving manufacturers out of the market. With only one or two suppliers left for critical medicines, shortages are rising - not because of demand, but because of unsustainable pricing.