Archive: 2026/01 - Page 2
17.01.2026
Insulin Types and Regimens: How to Choose the Right Diabetes Medication
Learn how to choose the right insulin type and regimen for diabetes management, based on science, cost, lifestyle, and real-world outcomes. Understand basal-bolus therapy, analog vs. human insulin, and how to avoid common mistakes.
16.01.2026
How to Clear Security with Liquid Medications and Supplies at Airports
Learn how to safely and quickly clear airport security with liquid medications like insulin, EpiPens, and prescription liquids. Follow TSA's 2025 rules to avoid delays and keep your meds secure.
15.01.2026
Asthma in Children: How Spacers, Schools, and Care Plans Work Together
Spacers, school plans, and proper technique are critical for managing childhood asthma. Learn how to use spacers correctly, why schools must be prepared, and how to build a real asthma care plan that works.
14.01.2026
Risks Associated with Any Medication or Dietary Supplement: What You Must Know Before Taking Anything
Many people assume dietary supplements are safe because they're natural, but they can cause serious harm-especially when mixed with medications. Learn the real risks, dangerous interactions, and how to protect yourself.
13.01.2026
Calcium-Fortified Juices and Medications: What You Need to Know About Binding and Absorption
Calcium-fortified juices can block absorption of key medications like levothyroxine, ciprofloxacin, and doxycycline. Learn which drugs are affected, how long to wait, and why most patients never get warned.
12.01.2026
Complex Generic Drugs: Why Some Products Are Harder to Approve
Complex generic drugs like liposomal injections and inhalers face major hurdles in FDA approval due to intricate formulations and outdated regulatory rules. Despite high demand, few get approved - and when they do, it takes years and millions of dollars.
11.01.2026
Antibiotic-Related Liver Injury: What You Need to Know About Hepatitis and Cholestasis
Antibiotics can cause liver injury in the form of hepatitis or cholestasis, especially with long-term use or in high-risk patients. Learn which drugs are most dangerous, how to spot early signs, and what doctors do to prevent serious damage.
10.01.2026
Tinnitus and Ringing in the Ears from Medications: What to Know
Many medications can cause ringing in the ears. Learn which drugs are most likely to trigger tinnitus, how to tell if it's drug-related, and what to do if you notice new sounds in your ears.
9.01.2026
Mouth Taping for Sleep: What the Evidence Really Says About Safety and Effectiveness
Mouth taping for sleep has gone viral on social media, but medical experts warn it's risky and unproven. Learn what the science says about safety, effectiveness, and better alternatives for snoring and sleep apnea.
8.01.2026
Portal Hypertension: Managing Varices, Ascites, and Life-Threatening Complications
Portal hypertension causes dangerous complications like varices and ascites in cirrhosis patients. Learn how to manage bleeding risks, fluid buildup, and life-threatening side effects with current medical guidelines and real-world patient insights.