- by John Reints
- Dec 23 2025
Healthy Snacking: High-Protein, Low-Calorie Ideas for Weight Management
Discover simple, satisfying high-protein, low-calorie snacks that help with weight management without hunger or gimmicks. Real food. Real results.
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- by John Reints
- Dec 21 2025
How to Reduce Costs for Specialty Medications and Injectables
Specialty medications and injectables are driving up healthcare costs-but proven strategies like biosimilars, narrow pharmacy networks, and home infusions can cut expenses by 40% or more. Learn how to reduce your bills without sacrificing care.
- by John Reints
- Dec 20 2025
Repeat Colonoscopy: When to Get Another After Polyp Removal
Learn when to schedule your next colonoscopy after polyp removal based on the latest guidelines. Understand risk levels, intervals, and why many people get screened too soon.
- by John Reints
- Dec 19 2025
OTC Diarrhea Treatments: When to Use and When to See a Doctor
Learn when to use OTC diarrhea treatments like Imodium and Pepto-Bismol-and when to skip the pills and see a doctor. Safe dosing, red flags, and what really works.
- by John Reints
- Dec 18 2025
Polypharmacy in Older Adults: Understanding Drug Interactions and Safe Deprescribing
Polypharmacy in older adults increases the risk of dangerous drug interactions and falls. Learn how deprescribing-carefully reducing unnecessary medications-can improve safety, quality of life, and long-term health for seniors.
- by John Reints
- Dec 17 2025
How to Read Children’s Medicine Labels by Age and Weight
Learn how to safely read children's medicine labels using weight and age to avoid dangerous dosing errors. Expert-approved tips for acetaminophen, ibuprofen, measuring tools, and common mistakes.
- by John Reints
- Dec 15 2025
Fluoroquinolones and Tendon Rupture: What You Need to Know About the Risks
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics like ciprofloxacin can cause sudden, severe tendon rupture-even in healthy people. Learn who’s at risk, what symptoms to watch for, and safer alternatives.
- by John Reints
- Dec 15 2025
How Pharmacogenomics Reduces Drug Interaction Risk in Real-World Use
Pharmacogenomics uses your DNA to predict how you’ll respond to medications, cutting drug interaction risks by up to 30%. Learn how genes like CYP2D6 affect drug safety and why testing could save your life.
- by John Reints
- Dec 15 2025
Physician Liability When Prescribing Generics: What Doctors Need to Know in 2025
Physicians prescribing generic drugs face rising legal risks due to federal preemption shielding manufacturers from liability. Learn how to protect yourself with proper documentation, state laws, and risk mitigation strategies in 2025.
- by John Reints
- Dec 12 2025
Protease Inhibitors and St. John’s Wort: Why This Herbal Mix Can Cause HIV Treatment Failure
St. John’s Wort can drastically reduce the effectiveness of HIV protease inhibitors, leading to treatment failure and drug resistance. This interaction is well-documented and life-threatening-yet many patients still use it unknowingly.
- by John Reints
- Dec 11 2025
Diabetes Medication Side Effects and How They Affect Glucose Control
Diabetes medications help control blood sugar but often come with side effects that can disrupt glucose management. Learn how metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors, sulfonylureas, and others affect your body-and what to do when side effects become a problem.
- by John Reints
- Dec 10 2025
Medication Therapy Management Services Explained for Patients
Medication Therapy Management (MTM) is a free service for Medicare patients taking multiple chronic disease medications. It includes personalized reviews by pharmacists to improve safety, reduce costs, and prevent harmful drug interactions.