Archive: 2026/01
Cancer Prevention: How Lifestyle and Chemoprevention Reduce Your Risk
Cancer prevention through lifestyle changes like quitting smoking, staying active, eating vegetables, and limiting alcohol can reduce your risk by up to 40%. Chemoprevention may help high-risk individuals but isn't for everyone. Start with one small habit today.
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How Generic Substitution Laws Work: State-by-State Breakdown
Generic substitution laws vary by state, affecting whether pharmacists can swap brand-name drugs for cheaper generics. Learn how each state rules on consent, mandatory swaps, biosimilars, and liability - and what it means for your prescriptions.
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Erectile Dysfunction Medications: Nitrates and Alpha-Blocker Risks
Erectile dysfunction medications like Viagra and Cialis can be dangerous when mixed with nitrates or alpha-blockers, causing life-threatening drops in blood pressure. Learn the real risks, who should avoid them, and safer alternatives.
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How TRIPS Patent Rules Shape Global Access to Generic Medicines
TRIPS rules shape global access to generic medicines by enforcing strict patent protections that raise drug prices and block affordable copies. Learn how compulsory licensing, TRIPS Plus deals, and political pressure affect who gets life-saving drugs.
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How to Report Adverse Drug Reactions to FDA MedWatch
Learn how to report adverse drug reactions to FDA MedWatch - even if you're not sure the medication caused it. Your report helps protect others and improves drug safety.
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Urticaria: How Hives Work, Common Triggers, and What Antihistamines Really Do
Learn how hives work, what triggers them, and why antihistamines are the first-line treatment - plus what to do when they don’t work. Real data, real solutions for acute and chronic urticaria.
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How to Communicate Medication Goals and Expectations Clearly
Clear communication about medication goals improves adherence, reduces errors, and saves lives. Learn proven strategies like Teach-Back, plain language, and concrete timing to help patients understand their prescriptions and stick to them.
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Cold Sores vs. Pimples: How to Tell Them Apart and Treat Them Right
Learn how to tell cold sores and pimples apart based on location, symptoms, and appearance. Get the right treatment for each and avoid common mistakes that make them worse.
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IBS vs. IBD: What’s the Real Difference Between Functional and Inflammatory Bowel Disorders?
IBS and IBD both cause digestive symptoms, but one is a functional disorder while the other causes permanent tissue damage. Learn the key differences in causes, symptoms, tests, and treatments.
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UK Substitution Laws: How NHS Policies on Generic Medicines and Care Shifts Are Changing Healthcare
UK substitution laws now require 90% generic drug use and shift care from hospitals to community settings. Learn how NHS policies on generics and remote services are changing healthcare delivery in 2026.
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