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GERD Management: Diet, Lifestyle, and Acid Reflux Medications 19 Nov 2025

GERD Management: Diet, Lifestyle, and Acid Reflux Medications

Learn how to manage GERD with diet, lifestyle changes, and medications. Discover what foods trigger acid reflux, how PPIs and new drugs like vonoprazan work, and when surgery like LINX may be the best option.

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Benzodiazepines and Birth Defect Risks: What Pregnant Women Need to Know 19 Nov 2025

Benzodiazepines and Birth Defect Risks: What Pregnant Women Need to Know

Benzodiazepines during pregnancy may slightly increase the risk of birth defects, especially with higher doses or alprazolam. Learn what the latest research says and what safer alternatives exist.

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How to Prevent Wrong-Dose Errors with Liquid Medications: A Practical Guide for Caregivers and Clinicians 19 Nov 2025

How to Prevent Wrong-Dose Errors with Liquid Medications: A Practical Guide for Caregivers and Clinicians

Learn how to prevent dangerous wrong-dose errors with liquid medications using oral syringes, metric measurements, and simple safety steps. Essential for caregivers and healthcare providers.

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Biotin Supplements and Lab Tests: How High Doses Can Cause Dangerous False Results 18 Nov 2025

Biotin Supplements and Lab Tests: How High Doses Can Cause Dangerous False Results

High-dose biotin supplements can cause dangerous false results in common lab tests like troponin and thyroid panels, leading to misdiagnoses and life-threatening delays in treatment. Know your dose and when to stop before testing.

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Amalaki Extract vs. Top Alternatives: Which Works Best for Immunity and Antioxidants? 18 Nov 2025

Amalaki Extract vs. Top Alternatives: Which Works Best for Immunity and Antioxidants?

Amalaki extract offers powerful antioxidant and immune support, but how does it stack up against acerola, rosehip, moringa, and green tea? Find out which alternative suits your health goals best in 2025.

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Dizziness and Lightheadedness as Common Medication Side Effects 17 Nov 2025

Dizziness and Lightheadedness as Common Medication Side Effects

Dizziness and lightheadedness are common side effects of many medications, affecting up to 23% of adults in primary care. Learn which drugs cause it, why it happens, and how to manage it safely-especially if you're over 65.

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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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