Archive: 2026/01

Prednisone Mood Swings: Proven Coping Strategies and Where to Find Support

Prednisone can cause severe mood swings in up to 47% of users. Learn the science behind steroid-induced emotional changes, when to seek help, and proven coping strategies backed by clinical research and patient experiences.

Antibiotic Resistance: How Bacterial Mutations Make Drugs Fail and What You Can Do

Antibiotic resistance is caused by bacterial mutations and misuse of drugs. Learn how resistance develops, why it’s spreading faster than ever, and what you can do to help stop it before we lose these life-saving medicines for good.

Herpes Simplex on Skin: How to Prevent Recurrences and Care for Outbreaks

Learn how to prevent herpes simplex recurrences with science-backed methods like antiviral therapy, trigger control, and early treatment. Reduce outbreaks, avoid spreading the virus, and regain confidence in daily life.

How to Work with Your Doctor to Deprescribe and Save Money

Learn how to safely stop unnecessary medications with your doctor to cut costs, reduce side effects, and avoid hospital visits. Deprescribing saves money and improves health-here's how to start.

DOAC Dosing in Obesity: What Works, What Doesn’t, and What You Need to Know

Apixaban and rivaroxaban are safe and effective for obese patients at standard doses. Dabigatran increases GI bleeding risk. Edoxaban may need monitoring in extreme obesity. Avoid dose escalation and warfarin unless necessary.

Dairy Products and Bisphosphonates: How to Avoid Absorption Interference

Bisphosphonates for osteoporosis can lose up to 90% of their effectiveness if taken with dairy or other calcium-rich foods. Learn the exact timing rules, common mistakes, and alternatives that actually work.

How to Ask About Side Effects vs. Allergies with Your Care Team

Learn how to tell the difference between medication side effects and true allergies so you can communicate clearly with your care team, avoid unnecessary drug changes, and get safer, more effective treatment.

Creating Your Personal Medication List: What to Include for Safety

A personal medication list saves lives by preventing dangerous drug interactions. Learn exactly what to include - from prescriptions to supplements - and how to keep it updated for maximum safety.

How to Evaluate Online Pregnancy Medication Advice for Accuracy

Learn how to spot accurate pregnancy medication advice online using proven methods like TRIAD, trusted databases like MotherToBaby and LactMed, and how to avoid dangerous misinformation that could harm your health or your baby’s.

Borderline Personality Disorder: DBT Skills and Crisis Planning

DBT skills offer practical, evidence-based tools to manage intense emotions, reduce self-harm, and survive crises for people with Borderline Personality Disorder. Learn how mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal skills work in real life.