Archive: 2026/01

Medication Considerations for Vegans and Vegetarians: Hidden Animal Ingredients

Medication Considerations for Vegans and Vegetarians: Hidden Animal Ingredients

Jan 21, 2026, Posted by Mike Clayton

Many medications contain hidden animal ingredients like gelatin, lanolin, and magnesium stearate. Vegans and vegetarians need to know which drugs contain these byproducts and how to find safer, plant-based alternatives.

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How Formulation Patents on Drug Combinations Extend Pharmaceutical Exclusivity

How Formulation Patents on Drug Combinations Extend Pharmaceutical Exclusivity

Jan 20, 2026, Posted by Mike Clayton

Formulation patents on drug combinations let pharmaceutical companies extend market exclusivity by patenting specific ingredient ratios, delivery methods, or dosing regimens - delaying generic competition and maintaining high prices for years after original patents expire.

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Hepatitis A: What It Is, How to Prevent It, and How Long Recovery Takes

Hepatitis A: What It Is, How to Prevent It, and How Long Recovery Takes

Jan 19, 2026, Posted by Mike Clayton

Hepatitis A is a short-term liver infection that causes fatigue, jaundice, and nausea but clears on its own. Learn how it spreads, how long recovery takes, and how to prevent it with the vaccine.

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Medication Timers and Apps: Digital Tools to Boost Adherence and Safety

Medication Timers and Apps: Digital Tools to Boost Adherence and Safety

Jan 18, 2026, Posted by Mike Clayton

Medication timers and apps help people take their pills on time, reducing hospital visits and improving health outcomes. Learn how these digital tools work, which ones are best, and who benefits most.

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Generics vs Brand-Name Drugs: How Insurance Coverage Policies Really Work

Generics vs Brand-Name Drugs: How Insurance Coverage Policies Really Work

Jan 17, 2026, Posted by Mike Clayton

Learn how insurance formularies treat generic and brand-name drugs differently, why generics cost less, and what to do when you need the brand but your plan won't cover it.

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Feverfew and Anticoagulants: What You Need to Know About Bleeding Risk

Feverfew and Anticoagulants: What You Need to Know About Bleeding Risk

Jan 16, 2026, Posted by Mike Clayton

Feverfew may help with migraines, but it can dangerously increase bleeding risk when taken with anticoagulants like warfarin or aspirin. Learn the signs, risks, and what to do now.

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Post-Transplant Infections: How to Prevent, Vaccinate, and Monitor After Kidney Transplant

Post-Transplant Infections: How to Prevent, Vaccinate, and Monitor After Kidney Transplant

Jan 15, 2026, Posted by Mike Clayton

Learn how to prevent infections after a kidney transplant with proven strategies for vaccines, daily medications, food safety, and monitoring. Reduce your risk of CMV, fungal infections, and drug-resistant bacteria with expert-backed guidance.

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Neuropathic Pain: Nerve Damage and Gabapentin vs. Pregabalin

Neuropathic Pain: Nerve Damage and Gabapentin vs. Pregabalin

Jan 14, 2026, Posted by Mike Clayton

Gabapentin and pregabalin are two of the most common drugs for nerve pain. Learn how they work, their real-world pros and cons, and which one might be right for you based on cost, side effects, and dosing.

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Non-Opioid Alternatives for Pain Relief: Proven Multimodal Strategies

Non-Opioid Alternatives for Pain Relief: Proven Multimodal Strategies

Jan 13, 2026, Posted by Mike Clayton

Discover proven, science-backed non-opioid pain relief strategies-from exercise and CBT to new FDA-approved drugs like suzetrigine-that reduce chronic pain safely and effectively without addiction risks.

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Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation from Drug Reactions: Critical Management

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation from Drug Reactions: Critical Management

Jan 12, 2026, Posted by Mike Clayton

Drug-induced disseminated intravascular coagulation is a rare but deadly reaction to certain medications. Early recognition and immediate drug discontinuation are critical for survival. Learn the key drugs, signs, and life-saving management steps.

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