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App-Based Prescribing: Best Platforms for Getting Generic Medications in 2026
Discover the top app-based prescribing platforms for affordable generic medications in 2026, including Amazon RxPass, Ro, Hims & Hers, and Beem Health. Learn how they work, their pros and cons, and how to use them safely.
Canada's Generic Drug System: How It Differs from the USA
Canada's generic drug system uses centralized pricing to control costs and prevent shortages, while the U.S. relies on market competition for lower prices. Here's how the two differ in practice.
Ginkgo Biloba and Blood Thinners: What You Need to Know Before Taking Both
Ginkgo biloba may increase bleeding risk when taken with blood thinners like warfarin, aspirin, or clopidogrel. Learn which combinations are dangerous, what experts recommend, and how to stay safe.
Travel Storage: How to Keep Medications Safe on the Go
Learn how to safely store medications while traveling, including TSA rules, temperature control for insulin, what to pack, and how to avoid dangerous mistakes that can make your meds ineffective.
Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule (PLLR): How to Read FDA Drug Safety Info
The FDA's Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule (PLLR) replaced outdated letter categories with detailed, evidence-based safety info for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Learn how to read the new labels and make smarter medication decisions.
Thyroid Medication Timing: How to Take Levothyroxine for Best Absorption
Learn how to take levothyroxine for best absorption with science-backed timing tips. Avoid food, coffee, and supplements that block absorption, and discover why bedtime dosing works for many people.
Vitamin D and Statins: What the Research Really Says About Their Interaction
Vitamin D doesn't prevent statin muscle pain, despite popular belief. Research shows no benefit, but maintaining adequate levels is still important for overall health. Here's what the science says.
Generics vs Brand Biologics: Real Cost Differences in 2026
Biosimilars can cut biologic drug costs by up to 80%, yet most patients still pay full price. Learn the real savings, why adoption is slow, and how to switch in 2026.
HBV Reactivation: How Biologics and Chemotherapy Trigger Liver Risks - And How to Prevent It
HBV reactivation can occur during biologics or chemotherapy, triggering severe liver damage. Screening for HBsAg and anti-HBc before treatment, followed by antiviral prophylaxis, reduces risk from over 70% to under 5%. This preventable complication demands universal testing.
Metabolic Rate: How Adaptive Thermogenesis Sabotages Weight Loss and How Reverse Dieting Can Help
Adaptive thermogenesis slows your metabolism after weight loss, making regain likely. Reverse dieting-gradually increasing calories-can help restore metabolic rate and prevent weight regain. Learn how it works and how to do it right.