The Tricky Hunt - Page 3
25
Dec 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 13 Comments
Switching from Brand to Generic Medication: What You Need to Know
Switching from brand-name to generic medication saves money without sacrificing effectiveness for most people. Learn what to expect, when to be cautious, and how to monitor your response safely.
23
Dec 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 11 Comments
How to Prevent Non-Adherence to Medication During Life Transitions or Stress
Learn practical, science-backed ways to keep taking your medication during life changes like moving, divorce, or job shifts. Stop relying on apps and start building flexible routines that work when your life gets chaotic.
21
Dec 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 10 Comments
Future Anti-Counterfeit Technologies: How New Innovations Are Stopping Fake Drugs
New technologies like NFC, blockchain, and DNA markers are transforming how we fight fake drugs. From smartphone verification to tamper-proof packaging, here’s how the pharmaceutical industry is protecting patients.
20
Dec 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 9 Comments
Type 1 Diabetes: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Insulin Therapy Options
Type 1 diabetes requires lifelong insulin therapy. Learn the key symptoms, how it's diagnosed with blood tests and autoantibodies, and the two main insulin delivery methods-multiple daily injections and insulin pumps-with modern advances like CGMs and new disease-modifying drugs.
19
Dec 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 15 Comments
Penicillin Allergies: What Patients Need to Know for Safety
Most people who think they're allergic to penicillin aren't. Learn the truth about penicillin allergies, how testing works, and why getting it right could save your life-and lower healthcare costs.
18
Dec 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 9 Comments
Where to Find Detailed Side Effect Information for Your Medications
Find trustworthy, up-to-date side effect information for your medications using FDA-approved sources like FDALabel, MedlinePlus, VigiAccess, and OnSIDES. Avoid outdated or biased sites. Know what to look for and how to act.
17
Dec 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 0 Comments
How to Spot Counterfeit Generic Medicines and Stay Safe Online
Learn how to spot fake generic medicines sold online, avoid dangerous scams, and verify your prescriptions using simple checks. Counterfeit drugs can be deadly-here's how to protect yourself.
16
Dec 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 8 Comments
Diabetic Kidney Disease: How Early Albuminuria Signals Risk and Why Tight Control Saves Kidneys
Early albuminuria is the first sign of diabetic kidney disease. Tight blood sugar control, blood pressure management, and targeted medications can stop or even reverse kidney damage-before it's too late.
15
Dec 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 8 Comments
How to Verify Drug Authenticity: Official Tools and Resources You Can Use
Learn how to verify drug authenticity using official tools like EU FMD, U.S. DSCSA, and SMS verification systems. Protect yourself from counterfeit medicines with practical steps and trusted resources.
15
Dec 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 15 Comments
How to Tell Food Allergies Apart from Medication Allergies
Learn how to tell the difference between food and medication allergies based on timing, symptoms, and testing. Misdiagnosing either can lead to dangerous health risks or unnecessary restrictions.
15
Dec 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 12 Comments
PSA Screening Controversies: Why Shared Decision-Making Matters for Prostate Cancer
PSA screening for prostate cancer saves some lives but causes harm for many. Shared decision-making helps men weigh the risks and benefits before testing - because not every man needs this test.
12
Dec 2025
- By Leona Ashfield
- Health
- 12 Comments
Pediatric Sleep Apnea: When Tonsils, Adenoids, and CPAP Are the Answer
Pediatric sleep apnea is often caused by enlarged tonsils and adenoids. Surgery to remove them is the first-line treatment, but CPAP is used when surgery isn't an option. Learn how diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up work for children.