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Spicy Foods and GI-Irritating Medications: How to Reduce Heartburn Risk
Learn how spicy foods and common medications like ibuprofen and pantoprazole interact to trigger heartburn-and how to manage it with personalized diet tweaks, proper timing, and smart medication use.
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Cerumenolytics: How to Soften Earwax at Home Safely and Effectively
Learn how to safely soften and remove earwax at home using cerumenolytics like Debrox, mineral oil, or hydrogen peroxide. Step-by-step guide with expert-backed methods and what to avoid.
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Switching from Brand to Generic Medication: What You Need to Know
Switching from brand-name to generic medication can save you hundreds each year with no loss in effectiveness. Learn what to expect, when to be cautious, and how to monitor your health after the switch.
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Diabetic Meal Planning: Best Foods to Eat and Worst Foods to Avoid
Learn how to build balanced meals using the Diabetes Plate Method, discover which foods help control blood sugar, and identify the worst foods to avoid for better diabetes management.
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Risk Perception: How Patients Assess Generic Drug Safety
Many patients doubt generic drug safety despite FDA approval. This article explores why people fear generics, who’s most affected, how misinformation spreads, and what actually works to build trust-and save money.
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Evidence-Based Complementary Treatments for Medication Side Effects
Discover evidence-based complementary treatments like acupuncture, ginger, and massage that help manage medication side effects safely. Learn what works, what to avoid, and how to talk to your doctor about integrative care.
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Presbyopia: What It Is, Why It Happens, and How Reading Glasses Help
Presbyopia is the natural aging of the eye’s lens that makes reading difficult after age 40. Learn how reading glasses, progressives, and new technologies help restore near vision-and why surgery isn’t always the answer.
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Antihypertensive Combination Generics: What’s Available and How to Get Them
Learn which antihypertensive combination generics are available, how much they cost, and how to get them covered by insurance. Find out why one-pill therapy works better-and when separate pills are cheaper.
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FDA Extended Use Dates: How Drug Shortages Trigger Expiration Date Extensions
The FDA extends expiration dates for critical drugs during shortages when stability data proves they're still safe and effective. This helps hospitals maintain supply of life-saving medications like epinephrine, propofol, and IV fluids.
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Women’s Heart Disease: Recognizing Unique Symptoms and Effective Risk Management
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, yet symptoms often differ from men's. Learn the unique warning signs, hidden risk factors, and how to get the right care before it's too late.
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