Author: Caden Aldridge

Jan

Health Medicine

Heart Disease Risk Factors: Age, Family History, Smoking, and What You Can Do

Heart disease is preventable in up to 80% of cases. Learn the key risk factors - age, family history, smoking, and more - and what real actions you can take today to protect your heart.

Caden Aldridge

Jan

Medications

Switching Between Generic Medications: What You Need to Know

Switching between different generic medications is common and saves money, but for drugs like warfarin or levothyroxine, it can affect your health. Learn how to spot changes, protect yourself, and when to ask for consistency.

Caden Aldridge

Jan

Pharmacy

Global Biosimilar Markets: Europe vs United States - Adoption, Regulation, and Growth

Europe led the biosimilar market with early regulation and high adoption; the U.S. is now catching up fast thanks to new rules and patent expirations. Both regions are saving billions on biologic drugs.

Caden Aldridge

Jan

Medications

When Your Doctor Might Prescribe Brand-Name Only and Why

Doctors rarely prescribe brand-name drugs only - but when they do, it’s usually because of medical necessity. Learn why certain medications like thyroid or seizure drugs require the brand version, when generics are safe, and how to advocate for the right choice.

Caden Aldridge

Jan

Medications

Antibiotics and Warfarin: How to Prevent Dangerous INR Spikes and Bleeding

Antibiotics can cause dangerous INR spikes in people taking warfarin, increasing bleeding risk. Learn which antibiotics are most risky, when to test your INR, and how to prevent life-threatening complications.

Caden Aldridge

Jan

Medications

Taking Medications with Food: How Timing Affects Absorption and Effectiveness

Learn how food affects medication absorption, why timing matters, and which drugs require strict eating schedules to work properly. Avoid ineffective treatment and dangerous side effects.

Caden Aldridge

Jan

Health Medicine

Psoriatic Arthritis Skin-Joint Link: Signs and Treatments

Psoriatic arthritis links skin and joint inflammation through the immune system. Learn the key signs - like dactylitis and nail changes - and how modern treatments can prevent joint damage and improve quality of life.

Caden Aldridge

Jan

Health Medicine

Nerve Blocks and RFA: What You Need to Know About Interventional Pain Procedures

Nerve blocks offer temporary pain relief, while RFA provides long-term relief by disabling pain-signaling nerves. Learn how these interventional procedures work, who benefits most, and how they compare to surgery and medications.

Caden Aldridge

Jan

Pharmacy

Acid-Reducing Medications and How They Interfere With Other Drugs

Acid-reducing medications like PPIs and H2 blockers can drastically reduce the absorption of other drugs, leading to treatment failure. Learn which medications are affected, why it happens, and how to protect yourself.

Caden Aldridge

Jan

Parenting Child Health

Pediatric Sleep Apnea: How Tonsils, Adenoids, and CPAP Treat Sleep Breathing Problems in Kids

Pediatric sleep apnea is often caused by enlarged tonsils and adenoids. Surgery to remove them is the first-line treatment, but CPAP is used when surgery isn't suitable. Learn how these treatments work and what to expect.

Caden Aldridge