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Fish Oil and Omega-3s: What the Evidence Really Says for Heart Health
Fish oil and omega-3s are widely taken for heart health, but evidence is mixed. High-dose prescription EPA helps high-risk patients, but over-the-counter supplements offer little benefit for most people. Eat fish instead.
Keeping a Medication Journal: Tracking Your Response to Generic Drugs
Track your body's response to generic medications with a simple journal. Learn what to record, why it matters, and how to use your notes to protect your health when switching brands.
Parkinson’s Disease and Antipsychotics: How Certain Medications Worsen Motor Symptoms
Certain antipsychotics can severely worsen motor symptoms in Parkinson’s patients. Learn which drugs are dangerous, which are safer, and how to manage psychosis without harming movement.
Training Pharmacy Technicians: Mastering Generic Drug Competency Standards
Pharmacy technicians must master generic drug names to prevent deadly medication errors. Learn the standards, top drugs to know, proven study methods, and how new regulations are raising the bar for competency.
Therapeutic Equivalence Codes (TE Codes) Explained: How Generic Drugs Are Approved and Substituted
Therapeutic Equivalence Codes (TE Codes) tell you which generic drugs are safe to substitute for brand-name versions. Learn how the FDA's Orange Book system works, why it saves billions, and when substitutions might not be ideal.
Antibiotics and Birth Control Pills: What Actually Interacts and What Doesn’t
Most antibiotics don't affect birth control pills. Only rifampin, rifabutin, and griseofulvin reduce effectiveness. Learn which drugs actually interact and which ones are safe.
How to Check for Drug Interactions Before Starting New Medications: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to safely check for drug interactions before starting a new medication. Step-by-step guide to avoid dangerous side effects, hospitalizations, and even death from preventable drug clashes.
Medication Safety for Non-English Speakers: How to Get Clear, Accurate Instructions
Non-English speakers face dangerous risks when medication instructions are only in English. Learn how translated labels, professional interpreters, and plain language can prevent deadly errors and ensure safe medication use.
FDA Warning Authority: How the Agency Enforces Compliance Against Non-Compliant Manufacturers
The FDA issues warning letters to manufacturers who violate food, drug, or tobacco regulations. These letters trigger enforcement actions like product seizures, fines, and criminal charges if ignored. Learn how the agency is ramping up inspections and targeting compounding pharmacies, vape makers, and food producers.
Pancreatic Cancer: Early Symptoms and Treatment Advances
Pancreatic cancer often shows no symptoms until it's advanced, but early signs like unexplained weight loss, new-onset diabetes, and jaundice can be critical clues. Learn how treatment advances are improving survival and what to watch for.