Author: Jason Ansel

Aplastic Anemia from Medications: Early Signs and Urgent Actions

Jason Ansel 7 January 2026 1

Medication-induced aplastic anemia is rare but deadly if missed. Learn the early signs-fatigue, bruising, fever-and what urgent actions to take. Know which drugs carry the highest risk and how to act fast to save your life.

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C. difficile Colitis: Antibiotic Risks and Fecal Transplant Explained

Jason Ansel 3 January 2026 5

C. diff colitis is a dangerous infection often triggered by antibiotics. Learn which drugs carry the highest risk and how fecal transplants can cure recurrent cases when antibiotics fail.

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How to Talk to Your Doctor About Generic vs. Brand-Name Medications

Jason Ansel 30 December 2025 6

Learn how to talk to your doctor about generic vs. brand-name medications, why generics are just as effective, how much you can save, and when to ask for the brand-name version.

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Bupropion vs SSRIs: Side Effects Compared for Real-World Use

Jason Ansel 21 December 2025 12

Bupropion and SSRIs treat depression equally well, but their side effects differ drastically. Learn how bupropion avoids sexual dysfunction and weight gain but may increase anxiety or seizure risk compared to SSRIs.

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Bioequivalence Testing for Generic Drugs: What It Proves

Jason Ansel 20 December 2025 0

Bioequivalence testing proves generic drugs deliver the same active ingredient at the same rate and amount as brand-name versions, ensuring they work just as well. Learn how the science works and why it's trusted worldwide.

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Sugar Intake and Diabetes Medications: How Diet Affects Your Treatment

Jason Ansel 17 December 2025 12

Sugar intake directly impacts how well diabetes medications work. Learn which foods sabotage metformin and other drugs, why low-GI foods help, and how to avoid dangerous blood sugar swings.

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Gastroparesis: How to Manage Delayed Gastric Emptying with Diet and Lifestyle

Jason Ansel 15 December 2025 15

Gastroparesis causes delayed stomach emptying, leading to nausea, vomiting, and bloating. Learn how diet changes - small meals, low fat, blended foods - can reduce symptoms by up to 65%. No cure, but management works.

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How Doctors Around the World View Generic Medications

Jason Ansel 2 December 2025 14

Doctors around the world view generic medications differently based on healthcare systems, costs, and trust. From Europe's policy-driven adoption to Asia's life-saving reliance, generics are becoming essential-not just affordable.

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OTC Vitamins and Supplements: What the Drug Facts Label Doesn't Tell You

Jason Ansel 25 November 2025 15

OTC vitamins and supplements aren't held to the same safety standards as painkillers or cold meds. Their labels hide critical risks-drug interactions, pregnancy dangers, and hidden ingredients-that could harm you. Here's what you need to know.

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Hepatorenal Syndrome: Understanding Kidney Failure in Advanced Liver Disease

Jason Ansel 20 November 2025 13

Hepatorenal syndrome is a life-threatening kidney failure caused by advanced liver disease. It's not kidney damage-it's a blood flow crisis. Learn how it's diagnosed, treated, and why transplant is the only cure.

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Medications for Alcohol Use Disorder: How They Reduce Relapse Risk - and When They Don’t

Jason Ansel 18 November 2025 16

Medications like naltrexone and acamprosate can significantly reduce relapse risk in alcohol use disorder - but only if used correctly. Learn how they work, who they help, and why most people never get them.

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Safe Exercise After Heart Events: A Practical Guide to Cardiac Rehabilitation

Jason Ansel 10 November 2025 8

Learn how to safely exercise after a heart event with a proven cardiac rehabilitation plan. Discover phase-by-phase workouts, warning signs to watch for, and how to rebuild strength without risking another cardiac event.

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