Archive: 2025/11

Medicine

Taking Medications with Food vs Empty Stomach: When It Matters

Taking medications with or without food can make the difference between a drug working properly or failing completely. Learn which meds need an empty stomach, which need food, and how to avoid dangerous interactions.

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Bone Turnover Markers: How They Help Monitor Osteoporosis Treatment

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24/Nov/2025
by William Womack
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Bone Turnover Markers: How They Help Monitor Osteoporosis Treatment

Bone turnover markers like PINP and β-CTX-I offer early, reliable insight into how well osteoporosis treatments are working-within weeks, not years. Learn how they guide therapy and improve outcomes.

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Lyme Disease: Tick-Borne Infection and Treatment Timeline

Lyme disease is a tick-borne infection that progresses in stages. Early treatment with antibiotics can prevent long-term complications. Learn the symptoms, treatment timeline, and what to do if you're bitten.

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Vitamin D and Statin Tolerance: What the Evidence Really Says

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21/Nov/2025
by William Womack
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Vitamin D and Statin Tolerance: What the Evidence Really Says

Does low vitamin D cause statin muscle pain? New evidence says no-but fixing a deficiency still matters for your overall health. Here's what the science really shows.

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Medicine

Bedtime vs Morning Dosing: How Timing Reduces Daytime Side Effects of Blood Pressure Medication

Bedtime vs morning dosing for blood pressure meds can reduce daytime side effects like dizziness and frequent urination. Evidence shows timing affects how you feel, not just your BP. Try switching under your doctor's guidance.

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Medicine

How to Safely Transition from Liquid to Chewable or Tablet Medications for Children

Learn how to safely switch your child from liquid medicine to chewable tablets or pills - including dose matching, teaching proper chewing, avoiding common mistakes, and understanding new tech like color-changing tablets.

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Medicine

A Guide to Azathioprine and Drug-Induced Myopathy

Azathioprine helps control autoimmune diseases but can cause muscle weakness known as drug-induced myopathy. Learn the signs, who's at risk, how it's diagnosed, and what to do if you're affected.

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Medicine

How to Avoid Duplicate Medications After Specialist Visits

Seniors are at high risk of taking duplicate medications after seeing multiple specialists. Learn how to prevent dangerous drug overlaps with a simple medication list, one pharmacy, and smart questions at every appointment.

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Online Pharmacy

Mail-Order Pharmacy Generic Practices: What You Need to Know About Quality

Mail-order pharmacies dispense 90% generic drugs with strict quality controls. Learn how temperature tracking, packaging, and FDA standards ensure your meds stay safe-even when shipped across the country.

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Medicine

17/Nov/2025
by William Womack
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Generic Drug Naming: USAN, INN, and Brand Name Basics Explained

Learn how generic drug names like USAN and INN are created, why they differ between countries, and how stems help doctors identify drug classes safely. Understand the system behind your prescriptions.

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Rare Adverse Events with Generics: When and How to Report Side Effects

Learn when and how to report rare side effects from generic medications. Understand the real risks, what triggers a report, and how your input helps improve drug safety for everyone.

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Are Generic Drugs Copies? The Truth Behind the Myth

Medicine

13/Nov/2025
by William Womack
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Are Generic Drugs Copies? The Truth Behind the Myth

Generic drugs are not inferior copies - they're FDA-approved equivalents with the same active ingredients. Learn why they work just as well, save you money, and are safe for most conditions - and when you might need to stick with the brand.

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