Author: Leona Ashfield
30
Jan 2026
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
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Measuring Your Medication Adherence: A Practical Checklist for Better Health
Learn how to accurately track your medication habits with a simple, practical checklist. Understand why adherence matters, what tools work, and how to overcome common barriers-without shame or complexity.
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Jan 2026
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 2 Comments
SNRI Medications and Side Effects: Venlafaxine, Duloxetine, and Others
SNRIs like venlafaxine and duloxetine treat depression and chronic pain by boosting serotonin and norepinephrine. Learn how they work, their common side effects, how to start and stop safely, and what to expect compared to other antidepressants.
26
Jan 2026
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 3 Comments
mRNA Therapeutics: Side Effects and Post-Approval Monitoring
mRNA therapeutics have transformed medicine since 2020, but their side effects and long-term safety are still being monitored. Learn what’s common, what’s rare, and how global systems track safety in real time.
24
Jan 2026
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 7 Comments
How to Read Prescription Dosage Instructions: Clear Guide to Frequency and Timing
Learn how to correctly interpret prescription labels for dosage frequency and timing. Avoid dangerous mistakes with clear explanations on what "twice daily," "as needed," and "take with food" really mean.
23
Jan 2026
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 8 Comments
Why Medications Cause Different Side Effects in Different People
Why do the same medications cause different side effects in different people? Genetics, age, other drugs, and even infections all play a role. Learn how pharmacogenomics is helping doctors personalize treatment to prevent harmful reactions.
22
Jan 2026
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 11 Comments
Why Switch to Generic Medications: Proven Reasons and Real Savings
Generic medications offer the same effectiveness as brand-name drugs at up to 85% lower cost. Learn why switching saves money, how they're regulated, and how to make the change safely.
21
Jan 2026
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 8 Comments
Irritable Bowel Syndrome: How the Gut-Brain Axis Causes Symptoms and How to Find Relief
Irritable bowel syndrome is caused by disrupted communication between the gut and brain, not just stress or diet. Learn how serotonin, gut microbes, and brain changes drive symptoms-and what treatments actually work.
20
Jan 2026
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 8 Comments
Pharmacokinetics and Side Effects: How Your Body Processes Drugs
Learn how your body absorbs, distributes, metabolizes, and eliminates drugs-and why this affects side effects. Understand the science behind why medicines work differently for different people.
19
Jan 2026
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 9 Comments
Bupropion Side Effects: Insomnia, Anxiety, and Seizure Risk Explained
Bupropion helps with depression and quitting smoking without sexual side effects or weight gain-but it can cause insomnia, worsen anxiety, and raise seizure risk. Learn who should avoid it and how to use it safely.
18
Jan 2026
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 11 Comments
Stability and Shelf Life: How Generic Products Degrade and Why Safety Matters
Generic drugs may look identical to brand-name versions, but differences in ingredients and manufacturing can lead to faster degradation and safety risks. Learn how stability testing protects your health and why shelf life isn't just a date on the bottle.
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Jan 2026
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 9 Comments
Hepatitis B and C: How They Spread, How to Test, and What’s New in Treatment
Hepatitis B and C spread through blood and bodily fluids, but testing and treatment have never been better. Learn how to get tested, who’s at risk, and why a cure for hepatitis C is now possible - while hepatitis B treatment continues to improve.
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Jan 2026
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 14 Comments
Hypersomnia Disorders: Understanding Idiopathic Hypersomnia and Effective Treatments
Idiopathic hypersomnia is a rare neurological sleep disorder causing extreme daytime sleepiness despite long sleep. Learn how it differs from narcolepsy, why diagnosis takes years, and what treatments actually work-including Xywav, CBT-H, and emerging therapies.