Archive: 2026/01
January 31, 2026
Alyssa Penford
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Prepaid drug mail-back envelopes offer a safe, legal, and eco-friendly way to dispose of expired or unused medications. Learn how they work, what you can put in them, and where to get them for free.
January 30, 2026
Alyssa Penford
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Look-alike, sound-alike medication names cause thousands of preventable errors each year. From hydromorphone to hydrocodone, small name differences can lead to deadly mistakes. Learn how these errors happen-and what’s being done to stop them.
January 29, 2026
Alyssa Penford
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Long-term steroid use suppresses natural cortisol production. ACTH stimulation testing is the only reliable way to check if your adrenal glands have recovered before stopping steroids safely-preventing life-threatening adrenal crisis.
January 28, 2026
Alyssa Penford
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Quercetin supplements can dangerously raise levels of common medications by blocking liver enzymes. Learn which drugs are at risk, how much quercetin is unsafe, and what to do if you're taking both.
January 27, 2026
Alyssa Penford
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Learn how to pack prescription medications safely for road trips and cruises with expert tips on containers, extra supplies, legal requirements, and organization systems to avoid delays or confiscation.
January 26, 2026
Alyssa Penford
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Patent Term Restoration lets drug companies extend patent life to make up for FDA approval delays. Learn how it works, who qualifies, and why it's changing drug prices.
January 26, 2026
Alyssa Penford
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OTC hemorrhoid treatments can ease pain and itching, but they don't cure the problem. Learn when they work, how to use them right, and when to see a doctor before it gets worse.
January 24, 2026
Alyssa Penford
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Jet lag disrupts your body clock after long flights. Time-released melatonin doesn't fix it-immediate-release melatonin, taken at the right time, does. Learn why the wrong form can make jet lag worse and how to use melatonin correctly.
January 23, 2026
Alyssa Penford
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Autonomic neuropathy causes dangerous drops in blood pressure and severe gastrointestinal problems like gastroparesis. Learn how it happens, how it's diagnosed, and what treatments actually work to manage symptoms and improve daily life.
January 22, 2026
Alyssa Penford
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Learn the truth about generic medications during pregnancy: are they safe? FDA guidelines, expert opinions, and real data show generics are just as safe as brand-name drugs-with important exceptions you need to know.
January 21, 2026
Alyssa Penford
12 Comments
Earwax impaction causes hearing loss, ear pain, and dizziness. Learn how to recognize it, why cotton swabs make it worse, and the safe, proven ways to remove it - without risking damage to your ears.
January 19, 2026
Alyssa Penford
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Antibiotic overuse is fueling deadly resistance and C. difficile outbreaks worldwide. Learn how misuse drives superbugs, why common infections are becoming untreatable, and what you can do to help.