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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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Licorice Root and Blood Pressure Medications: How It Reduces Effectiveness
Licorice root can reduce the effectiveness of blood pressure medications by raising sodium levels and lowering potassium, leading to dangerous spikes in blood pressure. Even small daily amounts can interfere with common drugs like lisinopril and amlodipine.
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Emotional Blunting from SSRIs: What It Is and How to Fix It
Emotional blunting from SSRIs affects 40-60% of users, causing numbness, loss of joy, and detachment. Learn why it happens, who it impacts most, and proven ways to fix it - from dose reduction to switching meds.
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How Generic Drugs Save Billions in the U.S. Healthcare System
Generic drugs saved the U.S. healthcare system $482 billion in 2024 by making up 90% of prescriptions at just 12% of the cost. Learn how generics and biosimilars cut drug prices, who benefits, and why more savings are still possible.
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Gastrointestinal Medications: Why Absorption Problems Affect Your Treatment
Many gastrointestinal medications fail because of poor absorption in the gut. Learn how pH, food, disease, and formulation affect drug effectiveness-and what you can do about it.
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