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Alkaline Drinks May Alter How Some Medications Release
health1 month ago

Alkaline Drinks May Alter How Some Medications Release

A new Pharmaceutics study finds alkaline beverages like mineral water can affect how gastro-resistant medicines release their active ingredients, potentially altering absorption. Labels often lack guidance on beverage interactions, so experts advise taking medications with plain water unless the label directs otherwise; more human trials are needed to confirm real-world effects.

Pill Bottle Puzzle: Middle-Aged Americans Struggle to Read Medication Labels
health2 months ago

Pill Bottle Puzzle: Middle-Aged Americans Struggle to Read Medication Labels

Northwestern University researchers find that a sizable share of adults aged 35–64 have low or marginal health literacy (13.2% low, 19.3% marginal), and many struggle with reading pill bottles, dosing, and following doctor’s instructions. The MidCog project argues for clearer, plain-language drug labeling to help people manage multiple medications and chronic conditions, with ongoing follow-up to assess long-term health outcomes.