Author: Jarrett Kingsbury - Page 2
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26 Jan
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24 Jan
Influenza vs. COVID-19: Testing, Treatment, and Isolation Guidance for 2026
In 2026, flu and COVID-19 still overlap in symptoms but differ in testing, treatment, and isolation rules. Learn how to tell them apart, when to get tested, which antivirals work, and how long to stay home. -
23 Jan
How to Get 90-Day Fills to Lower Prescription Costs
Learn how to get 90-day prescription fills to cut your medication costs in half. Save money, reduce pharmacy visits, and stay on track with your treatment-all with a simple request. -
22 Jan
Fiber for Weight Control: How Soluble and Insoluble Fiber Help You Manage Your Weight
Soluble fiber helps control weight by slowing digestion and reducing appetite, while insoluble fiber supports gut health. Learn which types work best, how to use them, and why whole foods beat supplements. -
21 Jan
Organ Transplant Recipients: Immunosuppressant Drug Interactions and Side Effects
Organ transplant recipients rely on lifelong immunosuppressant drugs to prevent rejection, but these medications carry serious side effects and dangerous drug interactions. Learn how tacrolimus, mycophenolate, and steroids impact health - and what’s being done to improve outcomes. -
20 Jan
Colesevelam GI Side Effects: How to Manage Constipation and Bloating
Colesevelam can cause constipation and bloating in up to 15% of users. Learn how to manage these side effects with fiber, hydration, dose titration, and safe laxatives-without stopping the medication. -
19 Jan
Vaccines and Pregnancy: Safe Immunizations and Timing
Learn which vaccines are safe and recommended during pregnancy, when to get them, and how they protect both you and your newborn. Evidence-based guidance on flu, Tdap, RSV, and COVID-19 vaccines. -
18 Jan
Packaging and Labeling: How to Identify Authorized Generics
Learn how to identify authorized generics by checking packaging, labeling, and NDC codes. Understand how they differ from brand-name drugs and traditional generics, and why they matter for patients and pharmacists. -
17 Jan
FDA-Approved Medications You Can Flush Down the Toilet (And Which Ones You Should Never Flush)
Only a few FDA-approved medications can be safely flushed. Learn which ones, why they're on the list, and what to do with all the rest. Flushing wrong can harm the environment - and your family. -
16 Jan
Subclinical Hyperthyroidism: Heart Risks and When to Treat
Subclinical hyperthyroidism may not cause symptoms, but it raises heart risks-especially in older adults. Learn when to treat and how to protect your heart and bones.
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