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GABA Supplements and Sedatives: What You Need to Know About CNS Depression Risk
  • Dec, 24 2025
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GABA Supplements and Sedatives: What You Need to Know About CNS Depression Risk

GABA supplements don't significantly cross the blood-brain barrier, making dangerous interactions with sedatives extremely unlikely. Learn why the real risks come from other supplements like kava or valerian, not GABA itself.

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SSRIs and NSAIDs Together? Here’s the Real Risk of GI Bleeding and How to Stay Safe
  • Dec, 22 2025
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SSRIs and NSAIDs Together? Here’s the Real Risk of GI Bleeding and How to Stay Safe

Taking SSRIs and NSAIDs together can raise your risk of stomach bleeding by 75%. Learn who’s most at risk, which painkillers are safer, and how to protect yourself with simple, proven steps.

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How to Store Inhalers and Nebulizer Medications Safely: Temperature, Humidity, and Common Mistakes
  • Dec, 21 2025
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How to Store Inhalers and Nebulizer Medications Safely: Temperature, Humidity, and Common Mistakes

Learn how to store inhalers and nebulizer medications safely to ensure they work when you need them most. Avoid heat, humidity, and common mistakes that can render your asthma meds useless.

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How to Safely Dispose of Sharps and Needles from Injected Medications
  • Dec, 20 2025
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How to Safely Dispose of Sharps and Needles from Injected Medications

Learn how to safely dispose of used needles and sharps from injected medications. Follow legal, safe steps to protect yourself, your family, and your community from needlestick injuries and infections.

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Digital Pill Sensors: How Adherence Insights and Side Effect Detection Are Changing Medication Management
  • Dec, 19 2025
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Digital Pill Sensors: How Adherence Insights and Side Effect Detection Are Changing Medication Management

Digital pill sensors track medication ingestion and detect early side effects using ingestible chips and wearable patches. Used in mental health, HIV, and TB treatment, they boost adherence by up to 84% - but privacy and cost remain barriers.

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International Drug Safety Monitoring Systems Explained
  • Dec, 18 2025
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International Drug Safety Monitoring Systems Explained

International drug safety monitoring systems track adverse reactions to medicines across 170+ countries using global databases like VigiBase. Learn how signals are detected, why reporting gaps exist, and how technology is improving patient safety worldwide.

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OTC Medication Expiration Dates: What Really Matters and What You Can Ignore
  • Dec, 17 2025
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OTC Medication Expiration Dates: What Really Matters and What You Can Ignore

Expired OTC meds aren't always dangerous - but some are. Learn which pills are still safe to use years past their date, which ones to throw out immediately, and how to store them properly for maximum safety and savings.

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Morning Coffee and Levothyroxine: How to Space Doses for Better Absorption
  • Dec, 16 2025
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Morning Coffee and Levothyroxine: How to Space Doses for Better Absorption

Learn how coffee interferes with levothyroxine absorption and why waiting 60 minutes after your thyroid pill can make a big difference in your energy, weight, and mood. Tablet vs. liquid options, real patient results, and what to do if you're still struggling.

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Postpartum Anxiety: Recognizing Symptoms, Screening Tools, and Effective Care Pathways
  • Dec, 15 2025
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Postpartum Anxiety: Recognizing Symptoms, Screening Tools, and Effective Care Pathways

Postpartum anxiety affects 1 in 5 new mothers, yet is often missed. Learn the key symptoms, screening tools like EPDS and GAD-7, and evidence-based care pathways - from therapy to safe medications - that actually work.

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How to Share a Complete Medication List to Prevent Dangerous Drug Interactions
  • Dec, 15 2025
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How to Share a Complete Medication List to Prevent Dangerous Drug Interactions

Sharing a complete medication list with every healthcare provider can prevent dangerous drug interactions. Learn what to include, how to update it, and how to make sure your providers actually use it.

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Tirzepatide for Weight Loss: How Dual Incretin Therapy Works
  • Dec, 15 2025
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Tirzepatide for Weight Loss: How Dual Incretin Therapy Works

Tirzepatide (Zepbound) is a dual incretin therapy that targets GLP-1 and GIP receptors to promote significant weight loss. Clinical trials show up to 22.5% body weight reduction with minimal hunger, but side effects like nausea are common. Learn how it works, who it's for, and what to expect.

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Accidental Pediatric Medication Overdose: Prevention and Response
  • Dec, 12 2025
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Accidental Pediatric Medication Overdose: Prevention and Response

Accidental medication overdoses in young children are common but preventable. Learn how to store medicine safely, avoid dosing mistakes, recognize dangerous drugs, and respond fast if your child gets into medicine.

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