Category: Health - Page 2
March 23, 2026
Alyssa Penford
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Insurance plans use generic drugs to cut prescription costs by designing benefit structures that make generics the cheapest option. Learn how tiered formularies, mandatory substitution, and PBM pricing affect what you pay - and how to ensure you actually benefit from the savings.
March 20, 2026
Alyssa Penford
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Zoonotic diseases like rabies, salmonella, and Lyme disease jump from animals to humans. Learn how they spread, who’s at risk, and how simple actions like handwashing and proper cooking can prevent infection.
March 16, 2026
Alyssa Penford
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Learn the safest, most effective ways to dispose of unused opioids to prevent misuse, accidental overdose, and addiction. From take-back programs to deactivation pouches, know what works and what to avoid.
March 13, 2026
Alyssa Penford
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Losing weight can significantly reduce hip osteoarthritis pain and delay joint damage. New research shows that losing 7-10% of body weight improves function, mobility, and quality of life - even for hips, where benefits were once doubted.
March 12, 2026
Alyssa Penford
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Learn where to safely store medications at home to prevent accidental poisonings in children and misuse by teens or visitors. Expert-backed tips on locked storage, temperature, and disposal.
March 6, 2026
Alyssa Penford
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A medication plan before conception helps prevent birth defects by identifying and adjusting risky drugs months before pregnancy. Key steps include folic acid use, switching teratogenic meds, and coordinating care with specialists.
March 2, 2026
Alyssa Penford
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Properly storing emergency medications can mean the difference between life and death during a disaster. Learn how heat, humidity, and light affect drug potency-and how to keep your pills, insulin, and EpiPens effective for years.
February 26, 2026
Alyssa Penford
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Asthma and COPD cause similar breathing problems but differ in causes, symptoms, and treatment. Learn how to tell them apart based on age, triggers, lung tests, and what works best for each.
February 20, 2026
Alyssa Penford
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The Military Shelf Life Extension Program proves many drugs remain effective years beyond their expiration dates when stored properly - saving billions and challenging outdated drug safety assumptions.
February 19, 2026
Alyssa Penford
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Learn how to identify high-alert medications that require independent double checks to prevent deadly errors. Understand which drugs need extra safeguards, how to perform proper verification, and why cutting corners puts patients at risk.
February 16, 2026
Alyssa Penford
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Learn how to track post-marketing drug safety studies using FAERS, Sentinel, and real-world data. Understand regulatory systems, signal detection, and best practices to prevent hidden risks after a drug launches.
February 12, 2026
Alyssa Penford
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Learn the main types of blood pressure medications, their common side effects, and how to stay safe while taking them. Find out which drugs work best for different people and what to do if you experience problems.
