Archive: 2026/01

Thyroid Cancer: Types, Radioactive Iodine Therapy, and Thyroidectomy Explained

Thyroid cancer is highly treatable, especially when caught early. Learn about the four main types, how radioactive iodine therapy works, what thyroidectomy involves, and why many patients are being overtreated today.

Statins and Muscle Disorders: Understanding Myopathy Amplification

Statins can cause muscle pain in up to 30% of users due to calcium leaks, CoQ10 depletion, and immune reactions. Learn how to manage statin myopathy with exercise, CoQ10, alternative meds, and new treatments.

Black Box Warnings on Antidepressants for Youth: What Parents and Doctors Need to Know

The FDA's black box warning on antidepressants for youth was meant to prevent suicide-but research shows it may have increased teen deaths by reducing treatment. Learn the facts, the risks, and what families should do now.

Tinnitus: Ringing in the Ears and How to Manage It

Tinnitus causes ringing or buzzing in the ears and affects 1 in 5 people. Learn the common causes, how it's diagnosed, and proven management strategies including hearing aids, sound therapy, and CBT.

Health Literacy and Generics: How to Close the Knowledge Gap That’s Costing Lives and Money

Most Americans don’t know generic medications are just as effective as brand-name drugs. This gap in understanding leads to missed doses, hospital visits, and billions in wasted costs. Learn why it happens and how to fix it.

Why Medications Affect People Differently: The Real Science Behind Drug Side Effects

Discover why medications cause different side effects in different people-thanks to genes, age, drug interactions, and metabolism. Learn how pharmacogenomics is changing personalized medicine and what you can do now.

Methadone and Buprenorphine Side Effects in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Methadone and buprenorphine are the two main medications for opioid use disorder. Learn their key side effects, how they compare, who benefits most from each, and how to manage common problems like constipation, drowsiness, and heart risks.

Institutional Formularies: How Hospitals and Clinics Control Drug Substitutions

Institutional formularies are legally mandated drug lists used in hospitals and clinics to control therapeutic substitutions. They improve safety and cut costs-but only if patients and providers understand how they work.

Medicaid Substitution Rules: Mandatory vs Optional by State

Medicaid substitution rules prevent CHIP from replacing affordable private insurance. States vary widely in how they enforce these rules - some use 90-day waits, others use real-time data. Learn what’s mandatory, what’s optional, and how it affects your family’s coverage.

How to Use Technology to Track Medication Expiration Dates