Author: Dorian Wakefield

Dairy Products and Antibiotic Absorption: Timing Matters 19 Jan 2026

Dairy Products and Antibiotic Absorption: Timing Matters

Dairy products like milk and yogurt can block the absorption of certain antibiotics, leading to treatment failure. Learn which antibiotics are affected, how long to wait, and how to avoid this common mistake.

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Anticholinergics: How These Common Medications Affect Memory and Cause Dry Mouth 18 Jan 2026

Anticholinergics: How These Common Medications Affect Memory and Cause Dry Mouth

Anticholinergic medications can cause memory loss and dry mouth, especially in older adults. Learn which drugs carry the highest risks, how they affect the brain, and what safer alternatives exist.

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How to Time Medication Doses to Reduce Infant Exposure During Breastfeeding 17 Jan 2026

How to Time Medication Doses to Reduce Infant Exposure During Breastfeeding

Learn how to time your medication doses to minimize your baby's exposure while breastfeeding. Safe, science-backed strategies for painkillers, antidepressants, and more-without stopping nursing.

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Carbamazepine as a CYP Inducer: How It Disrupts Other Medications 16 Jan 2026

Carbamazepine as a CYP Inducer: How It Disrupts Other Medications

Carbamazepine is a powerful enzyme inducer that can reduce the effectiveness of birth control, blood thinners, antidepressants, and more. Learn how it affects drug metabolism, why doses must be adjusted, and what alternatives exist.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Understanding Autoimmune Joint Damage and Modern Biologic Treatments 15 Jan 2026

Rheumatoid Arthritis: Understanding Autoimmune Joint Damage and Modern Biologic Treatments

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that attacks joints, causing pain, swelling, and long-term damage. Biologic therapies target specific immune signals to slow progression, but come with risks and high costs. Early treatment is critical to prevent disability.

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Sugar Intake and Diabetes Medications: How Diet Affects Your Treatment 14 Jan 2026

Sugar Intake and Diabetes Medications: How Diet Affects Your Treatment

Sugar intake directly impacts how well diabetes medications work. Learn which foods to avoid, how metformin is affected, and why consistent eating habits are critical for stable blood sugar and fewer complications.

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How to Confirm Your Name and Medication on a Prescription Label 13 Jan 2026

How to Confirm Your Name and Medication on a Prescription Label

Learn how to check your prescription label to avoid dangerous medication errors. Confirm your name, dosage, and medication every time you pick up a prescription to stay safe.

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The Purple Book: Understanding Biosimilars and Interchangeability from the FDA 12 Jan 2026

The Purple Book: Understanding Biosimilars and Interchangeability from the FDA

The FDA's Purple Book is the official guide to biosimilars and interchangeable biologics in the U.S. Learn how it works, what interchangeability really means, and why state laws matter more than you think.

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When to Avoid a Medication Family After a Severe Drug Reaction 11 Jan 2026

When to Avoid a Medication Family After a Severe Drug Reaction

Not every severe drug reaction means you must avoid an entire medication family. Learn when true allergies require avoidance and when side effects don't - and how testing can free you from unnecessary restrictions.

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Why You Shouldn’t Store Medications in the Bathroom 10 Jan 2026

Why You Shouldn’t Store Medications in the Bathroom

Storing medications in the bathroom can ruin their effectiveness and pose serious health risks. Learn why heat, humidity, and easy access make this common practice dangerous-and where to store them safely instead.

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