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Extended-release and immediate-release medications work differently, affecting safety, timing, and side effects. Learn when each is appropriate, the risks of misuse, and how to use them safely.
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Weekend weight gain is a common but often ignored problem. Learn why calories creep up on weekends, how exercise alone won't stop it, and what small, science-backed habits can help you maintain progress without feeling deprived.
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The Orange Book is the FDA's official list of approved drugs with therapeutic equivalence ratings. It enables generic drug competition, saves billions annually, and helps patients access affordable medications.
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Alcohol sabotages weight loss by adding empty calories, halting fat burning, and increasing hunger. Learn how to reduce its impact with simple, science-backed strategies - no abstinence required.
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Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) can dramatically reduce Parkinson’s motor symptoms for those who respond to levodopa. Learn who qualifies, how the procedure works, and what to expect before and after surgery.
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First-generation antihistamines like Benadryl pose serious risks for elderly patients, including confusion, falls, and dementia. Safer alternatives like Claritin and Zyrtec exist-and should be used instead.
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Tinnitus affects 1 in 5 people and is often linked to hearing loss. Learn the real causes, proven management strategies like sound therapy and CBT, and what actually works-no myths, just facts.
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Chronic insomnia isn't solved by sleep hygiene alone. Learn why CBT-I is the only proven long-term treatment backed by science, how it works, and how to access it-even if your doctor doesn't recommend it.
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Brand companies launch authorized generics to keep revenue after patent expiration. These are exact copies of their branded drugs sold at lower prices - a smart move that lowers costs for patients and keeps the manufacturer in the game.
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Heatwaves increase overdose risk by altering how drugs affect your body. Learn practical steps to reduce risk during extreme heat, including dose reduction, hydration, and accessing cooling centers-all backed by real-world data and harm reduction experts.
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Prescription label warnings are life-saving instructions, not suggestions. Learn what red and black box labels really mean, why common phrases like 'take with food' are critical, and how to avoid dangerous misunderstandings that lead to ER visits.
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Your BMI directly affects how much CPAP pressure you need for sleep apnea. Losing weight can lower your pressure - or even eliminate CPAP use. Here's how the science works and what to do next.
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