Archive: 2026/01

Reading Medication Labels: Understand Dosage and Directions to Avoid Dangerous Mistakes

Reading Medication Labels: Understand Dosage and Directions to Avoid Dangerous Mistakes

Jan 31, 2026, Posted by Mike Clayton

Learn how to read medication labels correctly to avoid dangerous dosing errors. Understand prescription and OTC label formats, liquid medicine calculations, warnings, and what to do when you're confused.

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Aspirin for Primary Prevention: Who Should Skip Daily Doses

Aspirin for Primary Prevention: Who Should Skip Daily Doses

Jan 30, 2026, Posted by Mike Clayton

Aspirin for preventing first heart attacks is no longer recommended for most people. Learn who should avoid daily doses based on 2026 guidelines, bleeding risks, and new research.

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How to Read FDA Drug Labels: Understanding Key Information Sections

How to Read FDA Drug Labels: Understanding Key Information Sections

Jan 28, 2026, Posted by Mike Clayton

Learn how to read FDA drug labels to understand critical safety info like boxed warnings, dosing rules, and drug interactions. Stop guessing - start reading the official prescribing information.

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Medications Causing Brain Fog and Memory Problems: How to Recognize and Fix Them

Medications Causing Brain Fog and Memory Problems: How to Recognize and Fix Them

Jan 27, 2026, Posted by Mike Clayton

Many common medications cause brain fog and memory loss - from sleep aids to painkillers. Learn which drugs are to blame, how to recognize the signs, and how to safely switch to safer alternatives.

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Contact Dermatitis: How to Identify and Avoid Allergens That Trigger Your Skin Rash

Contact Dermatitis: How to Identify and Avoid Allergens That Trigger Your Skin Rash

Jan 26, 2026, Posted by Mike Clayton

Learn how to identify and avoid the allergens causing your skin rash with patch testing and practical avoidance strategies. Discover the most common triggers like nickel and fragrance, and what to do after a positive test.

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Central Sensitization: Understanding Amplified Pain Signals

Central Sensitization: Understanding Amplified Pain Signals

Jan 23, 2026, Posted by Mike Clayton

Central sensitization is a real neurological condition where the brain and spinal cord amplify pain signals, causing widespread, disproportionate pain. It explains why fibromyalgia and chronic pain persist without ongoing injury.

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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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