Learn which antihistamines and pain relievers are safe to take while breastfeeding. Discover the best options like loratadine, cetirizine, ibuprofen, and acetaminophen-and what to avoid, like Benadryl and naproxen.
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The 30-month stay under the Hatch-Waxman Act delays generic drug approval when patent lawsuits are filed. Learn how this legal tool affects drug prices, innovation, and patient access to affordable medications.
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Polypharmacy in older adults increases the risk of dangerous drug interactions, falls, and hospitalizations. Learn how deprescribing can safely reduce medication burden and improve health outcomes.
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Mindful eating helps you stop emotional and binge eating by teaching you to notice hunger cues, slow down, and savor food-without diets or restrictions. Research shows it reduces binge episodes by 67% and works better long-term than traditional weight loss methods.
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Losing your medications while traveling abroad is stressful, but not hopeless. Learn how to replace lost or stolen prescriptions overseas using insurance, local doctors, and smart preparation to avoid dangerous risks and long delays.
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Safe and effective options for managing nausea in pregnancy, including ginger, Diclegis, and antihistamines - and which meds to avoid due to potential risks like cerebral palsy and birth defects.
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Learn how to safely exercise after a heart event with proven cardiac rehab protocols. Discover phase-based workouts, warning signs to watch for, and why supervised programs cut death risk by 30%.
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St. John's Wort can dangerously reduce the effectiveness of warfarin, birth control, antidepressants, and transplant drugs. Learn which medications it interacts with, why it's risky even if you're healthy, and what to do instead.
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Understanding the debate between 120/80 and individualized blood pressure targets helps you make smarter decisions with your doctor. Learn who benefits from aggressive control and why a one-size-fits-all approach doesn't work for everyone.
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Patient and provider health information often use completely different language, leading to confusion, fear, and missed care. Learn how medical labels work, why they matter, and what you can do to understand your own health records.
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