Author: Caspian Whitlock
Danshen and Heart Medications: Serious Interaction Risks You Can't Ignore
Danshen, a popular herbal supplement for heart health, can dangerously interact with blood thinners like warfarin and Eliquis, causing life-threatening bleeding. Learn why this herb is not safe-even if it's labeled natural.
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Whistleblower Laws: What You’re Protected For and How to Report Without Losing Your Job
Learn how whistleblower laws protect you from retaliation when reporting illegal or unsafe practices at work. Understand your rights under California law and federal protections, what to do before speaking up, and where to get help.
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Diabetic Kidney Disease: How Early Albuminuria Signals Risk and Why Tight Control Saves Kidneys
Albuminuria is the earliest sign of diabetic kidney disease. Tight blood sugar and blood pressure control, plus modern medications, can stop or reverse damage-if caught in time.
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Ashwagandha and Thyroid Medications: The Hidden Risk of Over-Replacement
Ashwagandha may boost thyroid hormones, but for people on thyroid medication, this can cause dangerous over-replacement. Learn why mixing them is risky and what safer alternatives exist.
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Annual Medication Review with a Pharmacist: Reduce Side Effects and Stay Safe
An annual medication review with a pharmacist helps reduce side effects, prevent dangerous interactions, and simplify complex drug regimens. Learn how this simple step can keep you safer and healthier.
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Dangerous Hyperkalemia from Medications: Cardiac Risks and How to Treat It
High potassium from common heart and kidney meds can trigger deadly heart rhythms. Learn which drugs cause it, how to spot the warning signs, and how new treatments let you stay on life-saving medications safely.
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Questions to Ask Before Taking Any Supplement with Medicines
Many people take supplements with their medications without knowing the risks. Learn the critical questions to ask before combining herbs, vitamins, or minerals with prescriptions to avoid dangerous interactions, serious side effects, or treatment failure.
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FDA Authorization of Generics: Legal Basis and Approval Process
Learn how the FDA approves generic drugs under the Hatch-Waxman Act, the science behind bioequivalence, and why generics cost up to 85% less than brand-name drugs - without sacrificing safety or effectiveness.
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Supply Chain Security: How Legitimate Drugs Are Protected from Counterfeits
Learn how the DSCSA system uses serialization, electronic tracking, and real-time verification to stop counterfeit drugs before they reach patients. A deep look at the technology, costs, and gaps in U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain security.
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Metformin and Vitamin B12 Deficiency: What You Need to Know About Long-Term Risks
Long-term metformin use can cause vitamin B12 deficiency, leading to nerve damage, fatigue, and brain fog - often mistaken for diabetes complications. Learn who’s at risk, what symptoms to watch for, and how to prevent irreversible harm.
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