Medically reviewed by Jane Kim, MD Key Takeaways Metformin is the first choice medicine for type 2 diabetes. Meglitinides can ...

Inhalers and nebulizers are necessary when managing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Both are designed to deliver medication directly to the lungs, which helps in reducing symptoms, ...

Inhalers are the frontline treatment for asthma and COPD, but they come with a steep environmental cost, according to a new UCLA Health study—the largest to date quantifying inhaler-related emissions ...

Medicare Part D and Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans with drug coverage typically cover inhalers for COPD. But you may still be responsible for a portion of the cost. If you have chronic obstructive ...

What to do when a patient’s asthma control deteriorates after switching to a more environmentally friendly, or ‘greener’, ...

Medically reviewed by Leigh Weddle, PharmD Key Takeaways Iron can interact with common medications, including calcium-containing products, acid reducers, antibiotics, and thyroid medications.These ...

This article was reviewed by Lynn Marie Morski, MD, JD Key Takeaways: Peptides are compounds made of amino acids linked by ...

One of the most widely-used asthma and breathing treatments for over 20 years is being taken off the shelves in 2024, potentially leaving patients, healthcare providers and insurers scrambling.

Researchers from UCLA and other health institutions found that some inhalers produce significant greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting the need for health care providers to consider their carbon ...

SaveHealth reports on managing type 2 diabetes through medications, lifestyle changes, and support, highlighting various treatment options, side effects, and newer therapies.