Author: Arthur Dunsworth - Page 2
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.
7.01.2026
Peppermint Oil for IBS: What the Evidence Says and How to Use It Right
Peppermint oil is one of the most effective natural remedies for IBS, backed by clinical studies. Learn how enteric-coated capsules work, the right dosage, who benefits most, and how to avoid common mistakes.
6.01.2026
Corticosteroids and Diabetes: Managing Steroid-Induced Hyperglycemia
Corticosteroids like prednisone can cause dangerous spikes in blood sugar, even in people without diabetes. Learn how steroids trigger hyperglycemia, who’s at risk, and how to manage it safely with insulin and monitoring.
3.01.2026
Mail-Order Pharmacy Safety: Temperature, Timing, and Tracking
Mail-order pharmacies save money and improve adherence for chronic meds, but safety hinges on temperature control, timely delivery, and real-time tracking. Learn how to protect yourself from compromised drugs and delivery failures.
31.12.2025
Sarcopenia in COPD: How Nutrition and Resistance Training Can Improve Strength and Survival
Sarcopenia in COPD accelerates muscle loss and increases death risk, but targeted nutrition and safe resistance training can reverse it. Learn how protein intake and modified workouts improve strength, survival, and daily function.
29.12.2025
Genetic Variations and Drug Metabolism: How Your DNA Affects Medication Response
Discover how your genes affect how your body processes medications, and why pharmacogenomics is changing the way doctors prescribe drugs to prevent side effects and improve outcomes.
28.12.2025
Nitrosamine Contamination in Generic Drugs: Recent Recalls and Regulatory Shifts
Nitrosamine contamination in generic drugs has led to over 500 FDA recalls since 2018, exposing hidden carcinogens in everyday medications. Recent shifts in regulation reflect growing awareness-and the real cost of fixing it.
27.12.2025
Palliative and Hospice Care: How to Balance Symptom Relief with Side Effects
Palliative and hospice care focus on relieving symptoms like pain, breathlessness, and nausea while avoiding harmful side effects. Learn how precise assessment, careful medication use, and non-drug methods help patients stay comfortable and in control.
25.12.2025
Medication-Induced Hair Loss: Causes and What You Can Do
Medication-induced hair loss is common and often reversible. Learn which drugs cause shedding, how long it takes to recover, and what treatments actually work - from minoxidil to scalp cooling.
21.12.2025
FDA Databases: How to Verify Medications and Spot Counterfeit Drugs
Learn how to use FDA databases to verify prescription medications and spot counterfeit drugs. Check NDC numbers, avoid fake pharmacies, and protect yourself from dangerous fake pills.