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How to Request a Lower-Cost Therapeutic Alternative Medication
Stuart Moore 20 December 2025 11

How to Request a Lower-Cost Therapeutic Alternative Medication

Learn how to ask your doctor for a lower-cost therapeutic alternative medication that works just as well but saves you hundreds each month. Safe, proven, and backed by medical guidelines.

How to Avoid Duplicate Medications After Specialist Visits
Stuart Moore 19 December 2025 8

How to Avoid Duplicate Medications After Specialist Visits

Learn how seniors can prevent dangerous duplicate medications after specialist visits by keeping a full medication list, using one pharmacy, asking the right questions, and working with pharmacists to avoid harmful drug overlaps.

Upper GI Bleeding: Ulcers, Varices, and Stabilization Explained
Stuart Moore 18 December 2025 11

Upper GI Bleeding: Ulcers, Varices, and Stabilization Explained

Upper GI bleeding is a life-threatening condition often caused by ulcers or varices. Learn the warning signs, how doctors diagnose and treat it, and what you can do to prevent recurrence.

Generic Drug Shortages: When Too Much Competition Hurts Supply
Stuart Moore 17 December 2025 9

Generic Drug Shortages: When Too Much Competition Hurts Supply

Generic drug shortages aren't caused by lack of demand - they're caused by too little profit. When competition drives prices to zero, manufacturers walk away. Here's why some lifesaving drugs keep disappearing - and what can be done.

How to Replace Lost or Stolen Medications While Traveling Abroad
Stuart Moore 16 December 2025 12

How to Replace Lost or Stolen Medications While Traveling Abroad

Losing your medication while abroad can be dangerous, but there’s a proven way to replace it fast. Learn the steps to get your prescriptions back, avoid counterfeit drugs, and use travel insurance effectively.

Antibiotic-Induced Diarrhea and C. difficile Infection: Prevention and Care
Stuart Moore 15 December 2025 12

Antibiotic-Induced Diarrhea and C. difficile Infection: Prevention and Care

C. difficile infection is a serious side effect of antibiotics that causes severe diarrhea and can be life-threatening. Learn how it develops, how it's treated today, and what you can do to prevent it - including new therapies like FMT and Vowst.

Seasonal Depression Prevention: How Light, Vitamin D, and Routine Can Help
Stuart Moore 15 December 2025 11

Seasonal Depression Prevention: How Light, Vitamin D, and Routine Can Help

Prevent seasonal depression with light therapy, vitamin D, and a consistent routine. Science-backed strategies to beat winter mood lows before they start.

Medication-Induced Angioedema: Recognizing Swelling Risks and Airway Emergencies
Stuart Moore 15 December 2025 11

Medication-Induced Angioedema: Recognizing Swelling Risks and Airway Emergencies

Medication-induced angioedema can cause life-threatening swelling in the throat and airway. Common drugs like ACE inhibitors are the top cause, but many doctors misdiagnose it as allergies. Learn the signs, why standard treatments fail, and what to do in an emergency.

Peritoneal Dialysis at Home: CAPD vs. APD - What You Need to Know
Stuart Moore 12 December 2025 9

Peritoneal Dialysis at Home: CAPD vs. APD - What You Need to Know

Learn the key differences between CAPD and APD for home peritoneal dialysis. Understand costs, lifestyle impact, safety, and which option fits your daily routine and health needs.

Mail-Order Pharmacy Generic Practices: What You Need to Know About Quality
Stuart Moore 11 December 2025 15

Mail-Order Pharmacy Generic Practices: What You Need to Know About Quality

Mail-order pharmacies deliver 90% generic prescriptions with strict quality controls. Learn how temperature tracking, FDA testing, and packaging keep your meds safe-and what to watch for during shipping.