Archive: 2026/01

Oncologic Imaging: How PET-CT, MRI, and PET-MRI Improve Cancer Staging Accuracy

Oncologic Imaging: How PET-CT, MRI, and PET-MRI Improve Cancer Staging Accuracy

PET-CT, MRI, and PET-MRI each play unique roles in cancer staging. Learn how these imaging tools differ in accuracy, radiation exposure, cost, and when each is best used for diagnosing and monitoring cancer.

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Statins and Antifungals: What You Need to Know About This Dangerous Drug Interaction

Statins and Antifungals: What You Need to Know About This Dangerous Drug Interaction

Statins and certain antifungals can interact dangerously, raising the risk of severe muscle damage. Learn which combinations to avoid, safer alternatives, and what to do if you're taking both.

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Community Health Presentations: Public Education Resources on Generic Drugs

Community Health Presentations: Public Education Resources on Generic Drugs

Learn how generic drugs are just as safe and effective as brand-name versions, why so many people still distrust them, and how community health presentations are helping patients save money and stay healthy.

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How to Read Medication Guides for Risk and Monitoring Advice

How to Read Medication Guides for Risk and Monitoring Advice

Learn how to read FDA-required Medication Guides to spot serious drug risks and monitoring instructions. Know what to watch for, when to get tested, and how to avoid dangerous side effects.

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Chronic Conditions: How to Adjust to Generic Maintenance Medications Without Compromising Your Health

Chronic Conditions: How to Adjust to Generic Maintenance Medications Without Compromising Your Health

Switching to generic maintenance medications for chronic conditions can save hundreds per month - and work just as well. Learn when it’s safe, when to be cautious, and how to adjust without risking your health.

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Phenytoin and Warfarin: How These Drugs Fight Each Other and What You Must Watch For

Phenytoin and Warfarin: How These Drugs Fight Each Other and What You Must Watch For

Phenytoin and warfarin interact in dangerous, two-phase ways that can cause bleeding or clots. Learn how this complex interaction works, who’s at risk, and what monitoring steps save lives.

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Managing Corticosteroid Side Effects: Supportive Therapies to Stay Healthy on Long-Term Steroids

Managing Corticosteroid Side Effects: Supportive Therapies to Stay Healthy on Long-Term Steroids

Learn how to manage common corticosteroid side effects like weight gain, bone loss, high blood pressure, and mood changes with proven supportive therapies. Practical steps for staying healthy on long-term steroid treatment.

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How to Use Pharmacy Delivery and Mail-Order for Convenience

How to Use Pharmacy Delivery and Mail-Order for Convenience

Discover how pharmacy delivery and mail-order services improve medication adherence, cut costs, and save time-especially for chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. Learn how to get started and avoid common pitfalls.

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Medication Errors in Hospitals vs. Retail Pharmacies: What You Need to Know

Medication Errors in Hospitals vs. Retail Pharmacies: What You Need to Know

Medication errors are common in both hospitals and retail pharmacies, but they happen differently in each setting. Learn how error rates, causes, and safety systems compare-and what you can do to protect yourself.

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Shingles: Effective Antiviral Treatment and Pain Management Strategies

Shingles: Effective Antiviral Treatment and Pain Management Strategies

Shingles causes intense nerve pain and a painful rash. Early antiviral treatment within 72 hours can shorten outbreaks and reduce the risk of long-term pain. Learn the best medications, pain relief options, and how to prevent complications.

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National Prescription Drug Take-Back Days: What to Expect in 2026

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Days: What to Expect in 2026

Learn what to expect at the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day - when it happens, what you can drop off, where to go, and why it matters for safety and public health. A clear, no-fluff guide for 2026.

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SSRIs and Antidepressants During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know About Risks and Benefits

SSRIs and Antidepressants During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know About Risks and Benefits

SSRIs during pregnancy are safer than once thought. Learn the real risks of antidepressants versus the dangers of untreated depression, which include preterm birth, suicide, and impaired bonding. Sertraline is the first-line choice.

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