Archive: 2025/11 - Page 2

Gut Microbiome and Autoimmunity: How Gut Bacteria Influence Autoimmune Diseases 16 Nov 2025

Gut Microbiome and Autoimmunity: How Gut Bacteria Influence Autoimmune Diseases

Emerging research shows gut bacteria play a key role in triggering and worsening autoimmune diseases like lupus, RA, and type 1 diabetes. Learn how microbiome imbalances drive immune attacks-and what new treatments are on the horizon.

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Neuropathic Pain: Nerve Damage and Gabapentin vs. Pregabalin 16 Nov 2025

Neuropathic Pain: Nerve Damage and Gabapentin vs. Pregabalin

Gabapentin and pregabalin are the two most common drugs for nerve pain. Learn how they differ in effectiveness, side effects, cost, and dosing - and which one might be right for you.

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DPP-4 Inhibitors and Joint Pain: What You Need to Know 12 Nov 2025

DPP-4 Inhibitors and Joint Pain: What You Need to Know

DPP-4 inhibitors help manage type 2 diabetes, but some users experience severe joint pain. Learn the signs, when it happens, what to do, and safer alternatives.

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Tapering Opioids Safely: How to Reduce Side Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms 7 Nov 2025

Tapering Opioids Safely: How to Reduce Side Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms

Learn how to safely reduce opioid use with evidence-based tapering strategies that minimize withdrawal, prevent overdose, and improve quality of life. Slow, patient-centered plans work best.

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Smell Changes from Medications: Understanding Dysosmia 4 Nov 2025

Smell Changes from Medications: Understanding Dysosmia

Many medications can cause dysosmia-distorted or phantom smells-that affects appetite, safety, and quality of life. Learn which drugs cause it, why it happens, and what to do if you're affected.

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Medications That Change Your Sense of Smell: What You Need to Know About Dysosmia 4 Nov 2025

Medications That Change Your Sense of Smell: What You Need to Know About Dysosmia

Many medications can distort your sense of smell, causing food to taste foul or phantom odors to appear. Learn which drugs cause dysosmia, how long it lasts, and what to do if it happens to you.

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Aciclovir vs Alternatives: Which Cold Sore and Herpes Treatment Works Best? 1 Nov 2025

Aciclovir vs Alternatives: Which Cold Sore and Herpes Treatment Works Best?

Aciclovir is a proven treatment for cold sores and herpes, but newer options like valacyclovir and famciclovir offer faster relief with fewer doses. Learn which one works best for your needs.

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