Author: Jonathan Neal
Ringworm and Tinea: How to Recognize and Treat Fungal Skin Infections with Antifungal Creams
Ringworm, or tinea, is a common fungal skin infection that causes itchy, ring-shaped rashes. Learn how to identify it, which antifungal creams work best, and how to prevent it from coming back.
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Contaminants in Counterfeit Drugs: Hidden Toxins That Can Kill
Counterfeit drugs aren't just ineffective-they're laced with deadly toxins like fentanyl, heavy metals, and industrial solvents. Learn what's really in fake pills and how to protect yourself.
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Hemodialysis vs. Peritoneal Dialysis: What You Need to Know About Kidney Replacement Therapies
Hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis are two main treatments for kidney failure. Learn how they work, their pros and cons, who they suit best, and what’s changing in 2026 to help you make the right choice.
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Methotrexate and NSAIDs: How They Affect Kidney Function and Drug Levels
Methotrexate and NSAIDs can dangerously interact, raising methotrexate levels and increasing kidney damage risk. Learn who's most at risk, which NSAIDs are safest, and how to avoid life-threatening toxicity.
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Melanoma Prevention, Detection, and Treatment: What You Need to Know in 2026
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, but early detection boosts survival to over 99%. Learn how to spot it using the ABCDE rule, who’s at risk, prevention tips, treatment advances, and what’s new in 2026.
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Night-Shift Workers and Sedating Medications: How to Stay Alert and Safe
Night-shift workers often rely on sedating medications to sleep during the day or wakefulness drugs to stay alert at night. But these pills don't fix circadian misalignment-and can create serious safety risks. Learn what works, what doesn't, and how to protect yourself.
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Generic Appearance Changes: Why Your Pill Looks Different and What to Do About It
Generic pills often look different from brand-name versions or even from one refill to the next. Learn why this happens, how it affects adherence, and what steps you can take to stay safe and on track with your medication.
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How to Time Your Medications to Avoid Dangerous Drug Interactions
Learn how to time your medications correctly to avoid dangerous drug interactions. Simple changes like spacing pills 2-4 hours apart can prevent side effects, boost effectiveness, and keep you safe without switching drugs.
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How to Time Medication Doses to Reduce Infant Exposure During Breastfeeding
Learn how to time your medication doses to reduce your baby’s exposure while breastfeeding. Safe, science-backed strategies for pain relievers, antidepressants, and more - so you can stay healthy and keep nursing.
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Post-Market Surveillance: How the FDA Monitors Generic Drugs After Approval
The FDA monitors generic drugs after approval using real-world data, patient reports, and AI tools to catch safety issues that clinical trials miss. Learn how FAERS, Sentinel, and MedWatch keep millions of users safe.
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