Category: Health - Page 4
November 20, 2025
Alyssa Penford
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Wearing a medical alert bracelet for severe drug allergies ensures first responders know your critical info during emergencies. Learn what to engrave, where to wear it, and why it’s still the most reliable method.
November 19, 2025
Alyssa Penford
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Learn how food affects your medications - when to take pills on an empty stomach, which foods block absorption, and how timing impacts effectiveness. Avoid dangerous interactions and get the most from your prescriptions.
November 18, 2025
Alyssa Penford
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Remote microphone systems help people with hearing loss understand speech in noisy places by sending the speaker's voice directly to hearing aids. They work where hearing aids alone fail.
November 18, 2025
Alyssa Penford
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Silicone-based beauty products smooth skin, extend makeup wear, and protect without clogging pores. Learn how dimethicone and other silicones really work-and who benefits most from them.
November 17, 2025
Alyssa Penford
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Opioid-induced constipation affects 40-60% of people on long-term pain meds. Learn how to prevent it with early laxative use and when to turn to PAMORAs for relief without losing pain control.
November 17, 2025
Alyssa Penford
11 Comments
Many OTC medications can dangerously interact with prescription drugs, causing bleeding, liver damage, or reduced effectiveness. Learn which combinations to avoid and how to stay safe.
November 14, 2025
Alyssa Penford
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Buying medicines online can be dangerous-96% of online pharmacies are illegal and sell fake, toxic, or deadly pills. Learn how counterfeit drugs like fentanyl-laced pills and fake Ozempic put your life at risk-and how to stay safe.
November 13, 2025
Alyssa Penford
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The first generic drug manufacturer to launch after a patent expires gains a lasting market edge thanks to prescriber habits, pharmacy stocking rules, and patient loyalty-far beyond the 180-day exclusivity period.
November 12, 2025
Alyssa Penford
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Folic acid is essential in pregnancy to prevent birth defects, but it can interact with seizure meds, iron, and other drugs. Learn what doses are safe, which supplements to avoid, and how to take it right.
November 6, 2025
Alyssa Penford
16 Comments
A brown bag medication review helps seniors and others on multiple drugs avoid dangerous interactions and unnecessary pills. Learn what to bring, what happens during the checkup, and why this simple step saves lives.
October 30, 2025
Alyssa Penford
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Black box warnings are the FDA's strongest safety alerts for prescription drugs, signaling life-threatening risks. Learn what they mean, how they're decided, and what to do if your medication has one.
October 29, 2025
Alyssa Penford
15 Comments
Compare Betapace (sotalol) with other heart rhythm medications like amiodarone, dronedarone, and flecainide, plus the role of ablation. Learn which option works best based on your heart health and lifestyle.