Author: Frankie Torok

By Frankie Torok 3 January 2026

Obesity Pathophysiology: How Appetite and Metabolism Go Wrong

Obesity isn't about willpower - it's a biological malfunction. This article explains how appetite regulation and metabolic dysfunction drive weight gain, from leptin resistance to brain signaling errors, and why new treatments are changing the game.

By Frankie Torok 2 January 2026

Why Medications Affect People Differently: The Real Science Behind Drug Side Effects

Why do some people react badly to medications while others don't? Learn how genetics, age, and drug interactions shape side effects - and what you can do to stay safe.

By Frankie Torok 29 December 2025

Future Practice Trends: How Healthcare Provider Attitudes Are Changing by 2025

By 2025, healthcare providers are shifting from traditional roles to collaborative, tech-enabled partners. Learn how attitudes toward AI, patient data, certification, and flexible work are reshaping care delivery.

By Frankie Torok 26 December 2025

Why Generic Switching Raises Concerns for NTI Drugs

Generic switching can be dangerous for NTI drugs like warfarin and phenytoin, where tiny changes in blood levels cause serious harm. Learn why even FDA-approved generics may not be safe substitutes and what patients must do to protect themselves.

By Frankie Torok 25 December 2025

Liver Transplantation: Eligibility, Surgery, and Immunosuppression Explained

Liver transplantation offers a lifeline for end-stage liver disease. Learn who qualifies, how the surgery works, what immunosuppression involves, and what life looks like after a transplant.

By Frankie Torok 20 December 2025

Tendinopathy: Eccentric Training and Injection Options That Actually Work

Tendinopathy isn't just tendon pain-it's structural damage. Eccentric training is the most effective treatment, but heavy slow resistance and isometrics also work. Injections offer short-term relief but rarely fix the root problem. Learn what actually works based on the latest research.

By Frankie Torok 19 December 2025

Blood Thinners and NSAIDs: Why This Drug Mix Can Be Life-Threatening

Combining blood thinners with NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen can more than double your risk of dangerous bleeding. Learn why this interaction is life-threatening and what safer pain relief options you can use instead.

By Frankie Torok 18 December 2025

Stimulants for ADHD: What You Need to Know About Cardiovascular and Sleep Side Effects

ADHD stimulants can raise heart rate and blood pressure, and disrupt sleep. Learn what the latest research says about real risks, how to monitor them, and how to balance benefits with side effects.

By Frankie Torok 15 December 2025

How to Monitor Your Symptoms after a Safety Communication

Learn how to track symptoms after receiving a drug or device safety alert. Know what to watch for, how to report, and when to call your doctor-without getting overwhelmed.

By Frankie Torok 12 December 2025

Cancer Medication Combinations: Why Generic Bioequivalence Is More Complex Than You Think

Generic cancer drug combinations pose unique bioequivalence challenges because small differences in absorption or interaction between drugs can impact treatment safety and effectiveness. Understanding these risks is critical for safe substitution.