Archive: 2026/01

Ezekiel Whittaker Jan, 20 2026 Health and Medicine

Presumed Consent in Pharmacy: When Pharmacists Can Switch Your Medication Without Asking

Presumed consent laws let pharmacists swap brand-name drugs for generics without asking you. While this saves billions, it can be risky for certain medications. Here's how it works, where it's dangerous, and what you can do to protect yourself.

Ezekiel Whittaker Jan, 19 2026 Health and Medicine

Buying Medicines Abroad: Can You Get Cheaper Generics?

Buying generic medicines abroad can save you hundreds or even thousands a year, but it comes with risks. Learn where prices are lowest, how to spot safe pharmacies, and what to avoid to protect your health.

Ezekiel Whittaker Jan, 18 2026 Health and Medicine

Counterfeit Medications Online: The Hidden Dangers of Buying from Unlicensed Pharmacies

Buying medicine from unlicensed online pharmacies can be deadly. Fake pills often contain fentanyl, no active ingredients, or dangerous substitutes. Learn how to spot illegal sites and protect yourself from counterfeit drugs.

Ezekiel Whittaker Jan, 17 2026 Health and Medicine

Fermented Foods and MAOIs: Tyramine Triggers Beyond Cheese

MAOIs can save lives for treatment-resistant depression-but they come with dangerous dietary risks. Tyramine in fermented foods like miso, soy sauce, and cured meats can cause life-threatening blood pressure spikes. Learn what to avoid beyond cheese.

Ezekiel Whittaker Jan, 15 2026 Health and Medicine

How to Prepare for Medication Needs during Pilgrimages and Treks

Learn how to prepare essential medications for high-altitude pilgrimages and treks to prevent altitude sickness, manage emergencies, and stay safe in remote regions with limited medical access.

Ezekiel Whittaker Jan, 14 2026 Health and Medicine

Asthma and COPD Inhalers: How to Use Them Right for Better Breathing

Learn how to use asthma and COPD inhalers correctly to get the full benefit of your medication. Most people use them wrong-here’s how to fix it and breathe easier.

Ezekiel Whittaker Jan, 12 2026 Health and Medicine

Anxiety and Nervousness Caused by Medications: Triggers and Solutions

Many common medications like steroids, ADHD drugs, and thyroid pills can cause anxiety as a side effect. Learn which drugs trigger it, how to tell if it's the medication - not your mind - and what to do next.

Ezekiel Whittaker Jan, 11 2026 Health and Medicine

Vitamin E and Warfarin: What You Need to Know About the Bleeding Risk

Vitamin E may seem harmless, but when taken with warfarin, it can increase bleeding risk-especially at doses over 400 IU daily. Learn what the research says, how to stay safe, and what to do if you're already taking both.

Ezekiel Whittaker Jan, 10 2026 Health and Medicine

Paragraph IV Patent Challenges: How Generic Drug Makers Beat Brand Patents

Paragraph IV patent challenges let generic drug makers legally fight brand-name patents to bring cheaper medicines to market. Under the Hatch-Waxman Act, this process has saved U.S. consumers over $1.2 trillion since 1990.

Ezekiel Whittaker Jan, 9 2026 Health and Medicine

Acetaminophen Safety: How to Avoid Overdose and Protect Your Liver

Acetaminophen is safe when used correctly, but overdosing can cause silent, life-threatening liver damage. Learn the real risks, how to avoid accidental overdose, and what to do if you take too much.

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