Category: Health & Wellness - Page 6
Insulin, EpiPens, and Nitroglycerin: What Happens When They Expire?
By Joe Barnett On 27 Nov, 2025 Comments (14)
Expired insulin, EpiPens, and nitroglycerin can fail when you need them most-leading to hospitalization or death. Learn the real risks, storage rules, and what to do if you can't afford replacements.
View MoreOpioid Itching vs. Allergy: How to Tell the Difference and What to Do
By Joe Barnett On 26 Nov, 2025 Comments (9)
Itching after opioids like morphine is usually not an allergy - it's a common side effect. Learn how to tell the difference between harmless itching and a true allergic reaction, and what to do to get effective pain relief without unnecessary risks.
View MoreGeneric Pill Appearance Changes: Safety, Legality, and Patient Impact
By Joe Barnett On 25 Nov, 2025 Comments (12)
Generic pills can change color, shape, or size without affecting their effectiveness - but many patients stop taking them because of the confusion. Learn why this happens, how to stay safe, and what you can do to avoid dangerous mistakes.
View MoreGlobal Health Access: How Generics Are Changing Medicine in Low-Income Countries
By Joe Barnett On 22 Nov, 2025 Comments (8)
Generics can cut medicine costs by 80%, yet billions in low-income countries still can't access them. Discover why affordable drugs aren't reaching those who need them most-and what’s being done to fix it.
View MoreCrossing Time Zones with Insulin: Adjusting Doses Safely for Travelers with Diabetes
By Joe Barnett On 21 Nov, 2025 Comments (18)
Traveling across time zones with insulin requires careful dose adjustments to avoid dangerous blood sugar swings. Learn how to safely adjust your insulin for eastbound and westbound flights, what experts recommend, and what to pack for a trouble-free trip.
View MoreAsian Generic Markets: How India and China Dominate Global Pharma Supply
By Joe Barnett On 20 Nov, 2025 Comments (8)
India and China dominate the global generic drug market, supplying over 70% of the world's medicines. India leads in volume and affordability, while China controls the supply of active ingredients and is moving into high-value biologics. Emerging economies like Vietnam and Cambodia are carving out niche roles in this complex ecosystem.
View MoreReducing Side Effects from Multiple Medications in Frail Older Adults
By Joe Barnett On 19 Nov, 2025 Comments (9)
Frailty and polypharmacy in older adults create a dangerous cycle of side effects and declining health. Learn how to reduce unnecessary medications safely and improve quality of life through deprescribing and person-centered care.
View MoreMedication Storage and Authenticity: How to Protect Your Home Supply from Counterfeits and Accidental Poisoning
By Joe Barnett On 18 Nov, 2025 Comments (14)
Learn how to safely store medications at home to prevent accidental poisonings, counterfeit drugs, and loss of potency. Essential tips for families, seniors, and anyone keeping prescription or OTC medicines.
View MoreHow to Access FDA-Required Medication Guides for Your Prescription Drugs
By Joe Barnett On 18 Nov, 2025 Comments (8)
Learn how to get FDA-required Medication Guides for your prescription drugs, why they matter, and how to access them even if they’re not handed to you. Know your rights and stay safe.
View MoreHow to Treat Scars Caused by Animal Bites
By Joe Barnett On 18 Nov, 2025 Comments (11)
Learn how to treat scars from animal bites with proven methods like silicone gel, sun protection, massage, and proper wound care. Reduce redness, flatten raised scars, and prevent long-term tightness.
View MoreClostridioides difficile: Understanding Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea and How to Prevent It
By Joe Barnett On 17 Nov, 2025 Comments (10)
Learn how Clostridioides difficile causes antibiotic-associated diarrhea, what treatments work today, and the proven ways to prevent it-including why probiotics don’t help and what actually does.
View MoreWorkers' Compensation and Generic Substitution: What You Need to Know in 2025
By Joe Barnett On 17 Nov, 2025 Comments (8)
Generic substitution in workers' compensation saves billions by replacing expensive brand-name drugs with equally effective generics. Learn how state laws, PBMs, and clinical guidelines drive this cost-saving practice-and why it's now the standard in 2025.
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