Archive: 2025/12
OTC Diarrhea Treatments: When to Use and When to See a Doctor
Learn when to use OTC diarrhea meds like Imodium and Pepto-Bismol - and when to skip them and see a doctor. Avoid dangerous mistakes and know the real risks.
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Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Modern Treatment Strategies and Ongoing Clinical Trials
Triple-negative breast cancer is an aggressive subtype with limited treatment options, but new therapies like immunotherapy, PARP inhibitors, and antibody-drug conjugates are improving outcomes. Learn about the latest treatment strategies and clinical trials changing the landscape.
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Buspirone Augmentation with SSRIs: Side Effects, Efficacy, and Real-World Use
Buspirone augmentation with SSRIs can improve depression symptoms and reverse sexual side effects without weight gain or metabolic risks. Learn how it works, who benefits most, and how to use it safely.
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St. John’s Wort and Prescription Drugs: What You Must Know Before Taking It
St. John’s Wort may help with mild depression, but it can dangerously reduce the effectiveness of birth control, antidepressants, transplant drugs, and more. Learn which medications it interferes with and what to do instead.
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Otitis Media: When to Use Antibiotics for Middle Ear Infections
Otitis media is a common ear infection in children. Learn when antibiotics are truly needed, how to manage pain, and how vaccines and smart care can reduce recurrence and antibiotic overuse.
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Diet and Autoimmunity: Evidence for Anti-Inflammatory Eating Patterns
Anti-inflammatory diets like Mediterranean, AIP, and plant-based eating can reduce symptoms and inflammation in autoimmune diseases. Evidence shows real improvements in joint pain, gut health, and quality of life-with science backing the most effective patterns.
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Generic Drugs: Complete Definition and Core Characteristics
Generic drugs are identical to brand-name medications in active ingredients, strength, and effectiveness, but cost up to 85% less. Approved by the FDA and used in 90% of U.S. prescriptions, they offer safe, proven savings without compromise.
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How to Keep a Medication List for Safer Care and Fewer Errors
Keeping an accurate, up-to-date medication list prevents dangerous drug interactions and reduces hospital errors. Learn what to include, how to update it, and which tools work best for safer care.
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Pituitary Adenomas: Understanding Prolactinomas and Hormone Imbalances
Prolactinomas are the most common type of pituitary tumor, causing hormone imbalances that affect fertility, sex drive, and vision. Learn how they're diagnosed, treated with dopamine agonists like cabergoline, and when surgery or radiation becomes necessary.
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How to Talk to Your Doctor About Generic Medications
Learn how to talk to your doctor about generic medications to save money without sacrificing effectiveness. Discover the truth about generic drug safety, cost savings, and how to start the right conversation.
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