Archive: 2026/02
Anticholinergics: Cognitive Effects and Dry Mouth Risks
Anticholinergic medications can cause brain shrinkage, memory loss, and severe dry mouth - especially in older adults. Learn which drugs carry the highest risks and what safer alternatives exist.
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Food Environment: Home Setup to Support Weight Goals
Your home kitchen is the most powerful tool for weight management-not your willpower. Learn how to set up your food environment so healthy choices happen automatically, with science-backed tips on placement, storage, and habits that actually stick.
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Blockbuster Patent Expirations 2025 and Beyond: What Drugs Lose Protection and When
In 2025 and beyond, major drugs like Entresto, Eliquis, and Keytruda will lose patent protection, triggering the largest wave of generic and biosimilar competition in pharmaceutical history. This could slash drug costs by up to 90% and reshape healthcare spending.
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CYP450 Interactions: Grapefruit, Warfarin, and SSRIs Explained
Grapefruit can dangerously increase levels of warfarin and certain SSRIs by blocking CYP450 enzymes. Learn which medications are at risk, why timing doesn't help, and what to do to stay safe.
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How to Measure Children’s Medication Doses Correctly at Home: Avoid Dosing Errors with Oral Syringes
Accurate measurement of children's medication is crucial to prevent dosing errors. Learn how to use oral syringes, avoid household spoons, and follow CDC guidelines for safe dosing. This guide covers tools, common mistakes, and practical steps for parents. Ensuring correct doses protects your child's health and prevents serious complications.
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Preconception Medication Counseling: Reduce Fetal Risks with Safe Medication Adjustments
Preconception medication counseling reviews medicines before pregnancy to reduce fetal risks. Over half of pregnancies are unplanned, making this step essential. Learn common risky drugs, safer alternatives, and steps to take. A 2021 study showed 37% fewer birth defects with proper counseling.
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Antibiotics for Bacterial Infections: Classes and How They Work
Antibiotics fight bacterial infections by targeting specific parts of bacterial cells. Learn how the main classes - beta-lactams, macrolides, fluoroquinolones, and others - work, why resistance is growing, and when they’re truly needed.
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Dechallenge and Rechallenge in Drug Side Effects: What These Tests Mean
Dechallenge and rechallenge are key clinical tools used to confirm if a drug caused a side effect. Stopping the drug (dechallenge) and, if safe, restarting it (rechallenge) provide the strongest evidence of causality in pharmacovigilance.
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Military Shelf Life Extension Program: What It Reveals About Drug Stability Beyond Expiration Dates
The Military Shelf Life Extension Program proves many expired drugs remain effective for years beyond their labeled dates-saving billions and challenging how we think about medication stability.
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