Archive: 2025/12

Wound Care Basics: Cleaning, Dressings, and Scar Prevention

Wound Care Basics: Cleaning, Dressings, and Scar Prevention

Learn how to clean wounds safely, choose the right dressings, and prevent scars with proven, science-backed methods. Avoid common mistakes that delay healing and cause complications.

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SGLT2 Inhibitors and Yeast Infections: What You Need to Know About Urinary Complications

SGLT2 Inhibitors and Yeast Infections: What You Need to Know About Urinary Complications

SGLT2 inhibitors help lower blood sugar in type 2 diabetes but increase the risk of yeast infections and serious urinary complications. Learn who’s most at risk, how to spot warning signs, and what alternatives exist.

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Why Generic Medications Cost Less for Patients and Insurers

Why Generic Medications Cost Less for Patients and Insurers

Generic medications cost far less than brand-name drugs because they don't require expensive research or marketing. They're just as effective, and in 2023, they saved Americans over $400 billion. Learn how generics work, why prices vary, and how to get the best deal.

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False Advertising in Generics: Legal Risks and Rules You Can't Ignore

False Advertising in Generics: Legal Risks and Rules You Can't Ignore

False advertising in generic drugs misleads patients, harms public health, and violates federal law. Learn the legal risks, FDA rules, and real-world consequences of deceptive marketing in the $140 billion generic drug market.

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Digital Mental Health: Apps, Teletherapy, and Privacy Considerations

Digital Mental Health: Apps, Teletherapy, and Privacy Considerations

Digital mental health apps and teletherapy offer convenient support for anxiety and depression, but privacy risks and low user retention are major concerns. Learn what works, what doesn’t, and how to choose safely in 2025.

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Dong Quai and Warfarin: What You Need to Know About the Bleeding Risk

Dong Quai and Warfarin: What You Need to Know About the Bleeding Risk

Dong Quai and warfarin can dangerously increase bleeding risk due to combined anticoagulant effects. Learn why experts warn against combining them, what the science says, and what to do if you're using both.

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What Are Drug Side Effects: Definition, Causes, and Real-World Examples

What Are Drug Side Effects: Definition, Causes, and Real-World Examples

Drug side effects are unintended reactions to medications that can range from mild to life-threatening. Learn what causes them, how common they are, and real examples from everyday drugs-plus what to do if you experience them.

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Antifungal Medications: Azoles, Echinocandins, and What You Need to Know About Safety

Antifungal Medications: Azoles, Echinocandins, and What You Need to Know About Safety

Azoles and echinocandins are key antifungal drugs for serious fungal infections. Learn how they work, their safety risks, drug interactions, and which one is right for you based on your condition and health history.

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Mandatory Substitution Worldwide: How Different Countries Handle Legal Requirements for Alternatives

Mandatory Substitution Worldwide: How Different Countries Handle Legal Requirements for Alternatives

Mandatory substitution laws vary globally, affecting banking, mental health, and chemicals. This article compares how the EU, U.S., Canada, and others enforce rules that force one thing to replace another - and what it really means for patients and businesses.

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Dual Antiplatelet Therapy: Managing Bleeding Side Effects

Dual Antiplatelet Therapy: Managing Bleeding Side Effects

Dual antiplatelet therapy reduces heart attacks after stents but increases bleeding risk. Learn how to manage bleeding with shorter treatment, drug switches, and personalized plans based on the latest guidelines.

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Herbal Supplements That Interact with Common Prescription Drugs

Herbal Supplements That Interact with Common Prescription Drugs

Many herbal supplements like St. John’s Wort and ginkgo biloba can dangerously interact with prescription drugs, reducing effectiveness or causing life-threatening side effects. Learn which supplements to avoid and what to do if you're taking both.

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Baseline CK Testing for Statins: When It’s Really Needed

Baseline CK Testing for Statins: When It’s Really Needed

Baseline CK testing before starting statins isn't needed for everyone - but it's critical for those at higher risk of muscle side effects. Learn who should get tested and why it matters.

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