Author: William Womack

Nitrofurantoin and Hemolytic Anemia: What You Need to Know About G6PD Deficiency Risk

Medicine

5/Jan/2026
by William Womack
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Nitrofurantoin and Hemolytic Anemia: What You Need to Know About G6PD Deficiency Risk

Nitrofurantoin is a common UTI antibiotic, but it can cause life-threatening hemolytic anemia in people with G6PD deficiency. Learn who’s at risk, what symptoms to watch for, and safer alternatives.

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FDA Sentinel Initiative: How Big Data Detects Drug Safety Issues

Medicine

4/Jan/2026
by William Womack
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FDA Sentinel Initiative: How Big Data Detects Drug Safety Issues

The FDA Sentinel Initiative uses big data from millions of patient records to detect hidden drug safety issues in real time - replacing outdated reporting systems with active, science-driven monitoring.

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Health Wellness

Oral Appliance Therapy for Snoring: How Mandibular Advancement Devices Work and Who They Help

Oral appliance therapy with mandibular advancement devices offers an effective, non-invasive solution for snoring and mild sleep apnea. Learn how they work, who benefits most, and what to expect from treatment.

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Documenting Side Effects: How to Track Patterns and Triggers for Better Health

Health Wellness

3/Jan/2026
by William Womack
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Documenting Side Effects: How to Track Patterns and Triggers for Better Health

Learn how to track side effects using simple daily logging to uncover hidden triggers. Discover proven methods like the ABC model, digital vs. paper tools, and real-world patterns that help reduce symptoms and improve care.

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Medicine

Chocolate, Coffee, and Tea with Medications: Hidden Interactions You Can't Ignore

Coffee, tea, and chocolate can interfere with common medications like thyroid drugs, antidepressants, and blood thinners-sometimes dangerously. Learn which combinations to avoid, when they’re safe, and how to protect your treatment.

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Why Do Medications Cause Side Effects: The Science Behind Drug Reactions

Medicine

31/Dec/2025
by William Womack
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Why Do Medications Cause Side Effects: The Science Behind Drug Reactions

Medications cause side effects because they interact with more than just their intended targets. Learn how genetics, drug metabolism, off-target effects, and immune responses lead to adverse reactions - and how science is making drugs safer.

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Medicine

Biosimilar Approval: How the FDA Reviews Biologic Alternatives in 2025

The FDA's 2025 guidance streamlines biosimilar approval by reducing clinical trial requirements, making affordable biologic alternatives faster and cheaper to bring to market. Learn how biosimilars differ from generics and what's changing in U.S. drug access.

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Health Wellness

Weight Loss Plateaus: Why Your Metabolism Slows Down and How to Break Through

Weight loss plateaus aren't due to laziness-they're caused by metabolic adaptation. Learn why your body slows down after losing weight and how science-backed strategies like diet breaks, protein, and strength training can help you break through.

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Health Wellness

Vitamin D and Statins: What the Research Really Says About Their Interaction

Research shows vitamin D doesn't prevent statin muscle pain, despite popular belief. Learn what the science says about interactions, which statins matter, and what you should actually do.

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Medicine

How to Train Yourself to Check Labels Before Every Dose: A Simple Habit That Saves Lives

Checking your medication label before every dose cuts your risk of dangerous errors by 76%. Learn how to turn this simple habit into automatic behavior with proven techniques that work-even if you're tired, busy, or have trouble seeing.

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Fournier’s Gangrene and Diabetes Medications: Emergency Signs You Can’t Ignore

Medicine

26/Dec/2025
by William Womack
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Fournier’s Gangrene and Diabetes Medications: Emergency Signs You Can’t Ignore

Fournier’s gangrene is a rare but deadly infection linked to SGLT-2 inhibitor diabetes drugs. Know the emergency signs-sudden pain, swelling, fever-and act fast. Early treatment saves lives.

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How Insurers Choose Which Generics to Cover: The Real Rules Behind Formulary Decisions

Medicine

25/Dec/2025
by William Womack
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How Insurers Choose Which Generics to Cover: The Real Rules Behind Formulary Decisions

Insurers cover generics because they save billions, but not all generics are approved. Learn how P&T committees decide which ones make the list, why some are denied, and what you can do if your drug isn't covered.

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