Joni Sweet

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Joni Sweet is a freelance writer who specializes in travel, health, and wellness. Her work has been published by National Geographic, Forbes, the Christian Science Monitor, Lonely Planet, Prevention, Healthline, HealthyWay, Thrillist, and more. Keep up with her on Instagram and check out her portfolio at www.jonimsweet.com.

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Health Education

7 food-medication interactions

Certain things you eat can affect how well your prescriptions work

Updated on Nov. 10, 2022

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Health Education

Is it okay to split my pills?

To reduce the high costs of prescription drugs, some people stop taking…

Taking medicine while pregnant

What you should know about taking medicine while pregnant

Pregnancy can feel like a big list of don’ts. Don’t eat soft…

Updated on Mar. 31, 2021

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Taking probiotics with antibiotics

Antibiotics play a critical role in treating infections, but they may cause nasty stomach side effects, too

Updated on Jan. 14, 2025

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Health Education

Learn how to measure liquid medication correctly—it’s more i...

When your kids are sick, you want to help them find relief—fast.…

Updated on Apr. 16, 2021

Meds for Alcohol Abuse

The most effective drugs to help you stop drinking

Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is a growing health issue in the United…

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5 questions you should always ask your pharmacist

Beyond filling prescriptions, pharmacists have extensive training using drugs to treat diseases…

How long does Vyvanse last? Pills and an hour glass

How long does Vyvanse last?

Here's what you can (and can't) do to extend the effects of your ADHD medication

Updated on Feb. 24, 2022

A capsule in a warning sign represents a drug recall

Health Education

What to do when a drug is recalled

You’ve just heard that your medication is being voluntarily recalled. If there’s…

Dispose of Unused Medicine

Health Education

How to get rid of unused medicine

Open up your medicine cabinet. Chances are pretty good that you’ve got…