Polypharmacy in seniors-taking five or more medications-increases fall risk, confusion, and hospital stays. Learn how deprescribing, medication reviews, and teamwork can safely reduce unnecessary drugs and improve quality of life.
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Integrated dual diagnosis care treats mental illness and substance use together, not separately. Learn how this proven approach helps people recover by addressing both conditions at once.
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Learn how to report adverse drug reactions to FDA MedWatch. Understand who can report, what counts as serious, and why your report matters for drug safety. Step-by-step guide for patients and professionals.
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NSAIDs relieve pain but carry serious risks to the stomach and kidneys. Learn how to spot hidden damage, understand which drugs are riskiest, and what monitoring steps can save your health.
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Learn which antihistamines are safe during pregnancy, what to avoid, and how to manage allergies without risking your baby's health. Expert-backed guidance for expectant mothers.
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Yohimbe supplements can cause dangerous spikes in blood pressure, especially when taken with common hypertension medications. Learn why experts warn against using yohimbe if you have high blood pressure or heart disease.
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Neurogenic claudication causes leg pain when walking due to spinal stenosis. Learn how to spot the symptoms, why bending forward helps, and what treatments actually work-from physical therapy to surgery.
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Osteoporosis isn't just about aging - it's preventable. Learn how calcium, vitamin D, exercise, and fall-proofing your home can stop bone density loss and prevent fractures - even after 50.
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Diabetic eye screening saves vision-but most people skip it. Learn the right frequency based on your diabetes type and how teleophthalmology is making screenings easier, faster, and more accessible-even in rural areas.
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Statin medications lower LDL cholesterol and reduce heart attack risk by up to 60%, but muscle pain affects 5-29% of users. Learn how to balance benefits and side effects with practical steps and real-world advice.
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Aspirin is no longer recommended for most people to prevent heart disease. Learn who still benefits from daily low-dose aspirin in 2026 - and who should stop to avoid dangerous bleeding risks.
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Generic migraine combination medications like sumatriptan/naproxen and acetaminophen/aspirin/caffeine offer better pain relief at a fraction of the cost of brand-name drugs. Learn which combos work, who should use them, and how to avoid common mistakes.
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