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Fentanyl in Counterfeit Pills: Overdose Risks and How to Stay Safe

Fentanyl in Counterfeit Pills: Overdose Risks and How to Stay Safe

Fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills look like real prescription drugs but can kill with one dose. Learn the risks, how test strips work, why naloxone saves lives, and the only safe way to avoid overdose.

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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 new ways to manage anxiety and depression, but privacy risks and low retention rates raise serious concerns. Learn what works, what doesn't, and how to choose safely.

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Immunocompromised Patients and Medication Reactions: What You Need to Know About Special Risks

Immunocompromised Patients and Medication Reactions: What You Need to Know About Special Risks

Immunocompromised patients face higher risks of serious infections from medications used to treat autoimmune diseases or prevent transplant rejection. Learn how different drugs affect infection risk and what steps you can take to stay safe.

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How to Talk to Doctors About Senior Medications: A Clear Guide for Patients and Families

How to Talk to Doctors About Senior Medications: A Clear Guide for Patients and Families

Learn how to talk to doctors about senior medications to prevent dangerous side effects, reduce hospital visits, and ensure safer care. Practical steps for patients and caregivers.

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Noise Exposure Limits: How to Protect Your Hearing at Work and Concerts

Noise Exposure Limits: How to Protect Your Hearing at Work and Concerts

Learn the science-backed noise exposure limits that protect your hearing at work and concerts. Discover how 85 dBA is the critical threshold, why OSHA’s rules fall short, and what you can do today to prevent permanent hearing loss.

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Partial AUC: Advanced Bioequivalence Measurements Explained

Partial AUC: Advanced Bioequivalence Measurements Explained

Partial AUC is a precise pharmacokinetic tool used to evaluate bioequivalence in complex drug formulations where traditional metrics fall short. It measures drug exposure during clinically relevant time windows, ensuring safer and more effective generic medicines.

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Shin Splints vs Stress Fractures: Evidence-Based Return-to-Run Plans That Actually Work

Shin Splints vs Stress Fractures: Evidence-Based Return-to-Run Plans That Actually Work

Evidence-based return-to-run plans for shin splints and stress fractures that actually work. Learn the difference, phase-by-phase rehab protocols, why the 10% rule fails, and how to prevent re-injury.

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Anticholinergics: How These Common Medications Affect Memory and Cause Dry Mouth

Anticholinergics: How These Common Medications Affect Memory and Cause Dry Mouth

Anticholinergic medications can cause memory loss, brain shrinkage, and severe dry mouth - especially in older adults. Learn which drugs carry the highest risks and what safer alternatives exist.

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Metformin Side Effects: Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues and Lactic Acidosis Risk

Metformin Side Effects: Understanding Gastrointestinal Issues and Lactic Acidosis Risk

Metformin is the most common diabetes medication, but it can cause stomach issues and a rare, life-threatening condition called lactic acidosis. Learn how to recognize symptoms, reduce risks, and use metformin safely.

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ACA Plans and Generic Coverage: What You Actually Get Under the Affordable Care Act

ACA Plans and Generic Coverage: What You Actually Get Under the Affordable Care Act

ACA plans offer essential health benefits and subsidies that make coverage affordable-but key benefits expire at the end of 2025. Learn what’s covered, how subsidies work, and what changes are coming in 2026.

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When to Avoid a Medication Family After a Severe Drug Reaction

When to Avoid a Medication Family After a Severe Drug Reaction

Not every severe drug reaction means avoiding an entire medication family. Learn when cross-reactivity is real, when it’s overblown, and how to get tested so you don’t miss out on safer, more effective treatments.

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Common Manufacturing Defects in Generic Drugs and How They Impact Safety

Common Manufacturing Defects in Generic Drugs and How They Impact Safety

Generic drugs save money but often suffer from manufacturing defects like capping, contamination, and dosing errors. Learn how these issues impact safety and what you can do to protect yourself.

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