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Archive: 2026/02

How to Teach Teens to Manage Their Own Prescription Medications

Teach teens to manage their own prescription meds with proven steps: start early, build routines, use trusted apps, explain risks, involve doctors, and supervise wisely. Reduce misuse and build lifelong health skills.

02. 7.2026

Damien Lockhart

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Linezolid and Serotonin Syndrome: What You Need to Know About Antidepressant Risks

Linezolid can interact with antidepressants and cause serotonin syndrome, but new evidence shows the risk is far lower than once thought. Learn what you really need to know.

02. 7.2026

Damien Lockhart

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Antibiotic Shortages: How Drug Shortages Threaten Infection Treatment Worldwide

Antibiotic shortages worsen global health. One in six infections resists antibiotics. Manufacturing issues and economic pressures cause critical shortages, forcing doctors to use toxic last-resort drugs. Regions like South-East Asia and Africa face severe impacts. New initiatives aim to fix the crisis, but challenges remain.

02. 4.2026

Damien Lockhart

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Breast Cancer Screening and Treatment: What You Need to Know at Age 40 and Beyond

Breast cancer screening with mammography saves lives when started at age 40. Learn how 2D and 3D mammograms work, who needs extra testing, and how treatment decisions are made based on tumor biology and risk.

02. 3.2026

Damien Lockhart

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Best Diets for Heart Health: Mediterranean, DASH, and Plant-Forward Eating Explained

Discover the three science-backed diets proven to protect your heart: Mediterranean, DASH, and plant-forward eating. Learn how each works, what to eat, and which one fits your lifestyle best.

02. 2.2026

Damien Lockhart

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Evergreening: How Pharmaceutical Brands Delay Generic Drugs to Protect Profits

Evergreening lets drug companies extend patent life with minor tweaks, blocking affordable generics and keeping prices high. Learn how it works, why it's legal, and how it hurts patients.

02. 1.2026

Damien Lockhart

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