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How to Confirm Your Name and Medication on a Prescription Label

Learn how to check your prescription label to avoid dangerous medication errors. Verify your name, dosage, and medication every time you pick up a prescription.

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Depression Management: Medications, Therapy, and Lifestyle Changes That Work

Depression is treatable with medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes. Learn how SSRIs, CBT, exercise, sleep, and diet work together to manage symptoms based on severity and personal needs.

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Pregnancy and Liver Disease: Understanding Cholestasis and Safe Treatment Options

Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) is a liver condition causing severe itching and elevated bile acids, posing risks to the baby. Safe treatments like UDCA help manage symptoms and reduce complications. Early diagnosis and monitoring are critical for a safe outcome.

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Recognizing Signs of Drug Allergies and When to Seek Emergency Care

Learn how to spot real drug allergies vs. side effects, recognize life-threatening reactions like anaphylaxis, and understand when to get tested-especially if you think you're allergic to penicillin.

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International Counterfeit Drugs: The Real Risks of Ordering Medication from Abroad

Ordering medication from abroad may seem like a cost-saving hack, but counterfeit drugs are a deadly global threat. Learn the real risks, how scammers trick you, and how to stay safe.

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Meniere’s Diet: How Sodium Restriction and Fluid Balance Reduce Vertigo and Hearing Loss

A low-sodium diet and proper fluid balance can significantly reduce vertigo, tinnitus, and hearing loss in Meniere’s disease. Learn how cutting salt to 1,500-2,000 mg daily and drinking the right amount of water helps manage symptoms naturally.

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Herpes Simplex on Skin: How to Prevent Recurrences and Care for Outbreaks

Learn how to prevent herpes simplex recurrences with proven antiviral strategies, trigger management, and lifestyle tips. Get clear guidance on medication use, cost, and reducing transmission.

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How to Recognize Depression’s Impact on Medication Adherence

Depression makes it harder to take medication as prescribed-even when patients know it's vital. Learn how to recognize the signs, use proven tools like PHQ-9 and MMAS-8, and support adherence without judgment.

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Non-Scale Victories: How to Measure Real Progress Without Weighing Yourself

Discover how non-scale victories-like better sleep, more energy, and stable blood sugar-are true signs of health progress, even if the scale doesn't move. Learn how to track real change beyond weight.

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Long COVID Treatments: What Medications Show Promise and What Safety Risks We Still Don’t Know

There are no FDA-approved treatments for Long COVID yet, but several medications are being tested. Learn which ones show promise, their known risks, and the critical unknowns that could affect your health.