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Robert Wakeling
Jan
30

Personal Health Records: Managing Medications Across Pharmacies

Personal health records help you track all your medications across pharmacies, reducing errors and improving safety. Learn how to use systems like My Health Record and Apple Health to stay in control of your meds.

Caroline Wagstaff
Jan
29

Hatch-Waxman Amendments: How Landmark Law Created the Modern Generic Drug Market

The Hatch-Waxman Act of 1984 created the modern generic drug system in the U.S., balancing innovation incentives with affordable access. It cut approval costs by 90%, boosted generic use to 90% of prescriptions, and sparked ongoing debates over patent abuse and drug pricing.

Caroline Wagstaff
Jan
27

Drug-Resistant Bacteria and Repeated Antibiotic Use: What Happens When Antibiotics Stop Working

Repeated antibiotic use is fueling a global crisis of drug-resistant bacteria. Learn how superbugs evolve, why new drugs aren’t keeping up, and what you can do to help stop the spread before it’s too late.

Caroline Wagstaff
Jan
26

Counterfeit Drugs in Developing Nations: How Fake Medicines Are Killing People and What Can Be Done

Counterfeit drugs in developing nations kill tens of thousands yearly, with 1 in 10 medicines fake or substandard. Learn how they're made, why they're so deadly, and what's being done to stop them.

Caroline Wagstaff
Jan
26

Why You Must Tell Your Doctor About Supplements and Herbal Remedies

Most people don't tell their doctors about supplements, but doing so can prevent dangerous drug interactions. Learn why disclosure matters, how to talk to your provider, and what risks you're ignoring.

Robert Wakeling
Jan
24

Antiretroviral Generics in Africa: How Local Production Is Transforming HIV Treatment Access

African-made antiretroviral generics are transforming HIV treatment access across the continent, reducing reliance on imports and building local health sovereignty. With WHO-prequalified drugs like TLD and long-acting injections now rolling out, Africa is moving from patient to producer.

Robert Wakeling
Jan
22

Diabetes Technology: CGMs, Smart Pens, and Apps That Help Manage Blood Sugar Daily

CGMs, smart pens, and diabetes apps are transforming how people manage blood sugar. Learn how these tools work, who benefits most, and what to expect when you start using them.

Caroline Wagstaff
Jan
21

Migraine Headaches: Common Triggers, Preventive Medications, and How to Treat an Attack

Learn the most common migraine triggers, how preventive medications work, and what to do when an attack hits. Get practical, science-backed strategies to reduce frequency and take back control of your life.

Robert Wakeling
Jan
20

Why Generic Drugs Are Becoming Hard to Find: The Hidden Crisis in Generic Manufacturing

Generic drugs make up 90% of prescriptions but face chronic shortages due to low profit margins, overseas manufacturing, and weak supply chains. Here’s why essential medicines are disappearing - and what it means for patients.

Caroline Wagstaff
Jan
19

Statins and Sleep Disturbances: Can Cholesterol Medicines Cause Insomnia and Vivid Dreams?

Statins can cause insomnia and vivid dreams in some people, especially lipophilic types like simvastatin. Learn how statin type, muscle pain, and the nocebo effect influence sleep-and what to do if you're affected.