Author: Cassius Thornfield

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Generic drug shortages are disrupting patient care across the U.S., with 270 active shortages as of 2025. Thin profit margins, global supply chains, and lack of manufacturing redundancy are driving the crisis-putting lives at risk.

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Most medications are safe while breastfeeding. Learn how drugs transfer into breast milk, which ones are safest, and how to minimize your baby's exposure without stopping nursing.

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Learn how the Mediterranean, DASH, and plant-forward diets improve heart health by lowering blood pressure, cholesterol, and inflammation. See how they compare, what works best, and how to start today.

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Learn how to create a medication expiration schedule to prevent unsafe use of expired drugs. Step-by-step guide for safe storage, disposal, and monitoring of prescriptions and OTC meds.

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Learn the FDA-approved ways to safely dispose of expired medications, including take-back locations, mail-back programs, and proper home disposal steps to prevent misuse and environmental harm.

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Kava may help with anxiety, but it carries serious liver risks-especially when taken with medications. Learn which drugs interact dangerously with kava, how to spot risky supplements, and safer alternatives.

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Noninvasive ventilation and nutritional support through PEG tubes are proven strategies that extend survival and improve quality of life for people with ALS. Learn how and when to use them effectively.

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Learn how to create a medication schedule that reduces dangerous drug interactions using the Universal Medication Schedule, pill organizers, and pharmacist-led reviews. Simple steps for people taking five or more medications daily.

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Learn how narrow therapeutic index drugs work, why generic versions require stricter standards, and what patients and providers must do to avoid dangerous side effects. Essential reading for anyone on immunosuppressants, anticonvulsants, or blood thinners.

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Find the official FDA list of authorized generics - drugs made by brand companies but sold without the brand name. Learn how to use the PDF list, avoid common mistakes, and understand what it does and doesn’t tell you.