Category: Health - Page 2

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: How Workplace Noise Damages Hearing and How to Stop It

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss: How Workplace Noise Damages Hearing and How to Stop It

Dec, 31 2025

Noise-induced hearing loss is a preventable but permanent condition caused by loud workplace noise. Learn how exposure damages hearing, why common protections often fail, and what real solutions work.

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Epilepsy and Seizures: Understanding Types, Triggers, and Medications

Epilepsy and Seizures: Understanding Types, Triggers, and Medications

Dec, 30 2025

Understand the latest epilepsy and seizure classifications, common triggers, and how antiepileptic medications are chosen based on seizure type. Learn what works, what doesn't, and why accurate diagnosis matters.

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Clarithromycin and Calcium Channel Blockers: Why This Drug Combo Can Cause Dangerous Low Blood Pressure

Clarithromycin and Calcium Channel Blockers: Why This Drug Combo Can Cause Dangerous Low Blood Pressure

Dec, 29 2025

Clarithromycin can dangerously raise levels of calcium channel blockers like nifedipine and amlodipine, causing life-threatening low blood pressure. Azithromycin is the safer alternative. Know the risks and ask your doctor before taking either.

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Sedative-Hypnotics: Benzodiazepines vs. Non-Benzodiazepines for Sleep

Sedative-Hypnotics: Benzodiazepines vs. Non-Benzodiazepines for Sleep

Dec, 27 2025

Benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepines are commonly prescribed for insomnia, but both carry serious risks including memory loss, falls, dependence, and next-day impairment. New guidelines recommend avoiding them in favor of CBT-I.

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Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Common Food Triggers and How Steroid Slurries Work

Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Common Food Triggers and How Steroid Slurries Work

Dec, 26 2025

Eosinophilic esophagitis is a chronic immune disorder triggered by food allergens, especially dairy. Learn how eliminating milk and using steroid slurries can reduce inflammation, improve swallowing, and prevent long-term damage.

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How to Track Post-Marketing Studies for Drug Safety: A Practical Guide

How to Track Post-Marketing Studies for Drug Safety: A Practical Guide

Dec, 25 2025

Learn how to track post-marketing drug safety studies using FAERS, Sentinel, and real-world data. Understand regulatory requirements, common pitfalls, and how to act on safety signals before harm spreads.

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Oral vs Injection vs Topical: How Route of Administration Affects Side Effects

Oral vs Injection vs Topical: How Route of Administration Affects Side Effects

Dec, 24 2025

Learn how oral, injection, and topical drug routes affect side effects, effectiveness, and safety. Compare absorption, risks, and real-world patient experiences to make smarter treatment choices.

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Thyroid Medication Timing: How to Take Levothyroxine for Best Absorption

Thyroid Medication Timing: How to Take Levothyroxine for Best Absorption

Dec, 23 2025

Taking levothyroxine at the wrong time can cut absorption by half. Learn the science-backed timing rules, what to avoid, and how bedtime dosing can work just as well as morning fasting for stable thyroid levels.

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Chronic Eczema: How to Repair Skin Barrier, Avoid Triggers, and Stop the Itch

Chronic Eczema: How to Repair Skin Barrier, Avoid Triggers, and Stop the Itch

Dec, 22 2025

Chronic eczema is caused by a broken skin barrier, not just allergies or stress. Learn how ceramide-based repair creams, trigger avoidance, and proper application can reduce itching, prevent flares, and rebuild your skin's natural defense - backed by clinical research.

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The Purple Book: Understanding Biosimilars and Interchangeability from the FDA

The Purple Book: Understanding Biosimilars and Interchangeability from the FDA

Dec, 20 2025

The FDA's Purple Book is the official guide to biosimilars and interchangeable biological products in the U.S. Learn how it works, what the difference is between biosimilar and interchangeable, and how state laws affect substitution.

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Questions to Ask Before Taking Any Supplement with Medicines

Questions to Ask Before Taking Any Supplement with Medicines

Dec, 19 2025

Many people take supplements with their medications without knowing the risks. Learn the key questions to ask before combining any supplement with prescription drugs to avoid dangerous interactions, serious side effects, or treatment failure.

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Sleep Hygiene: Simple Behavioral Changes to Improve Sleep Quality

Sleep Hygiene: Simple Behavioral Changes to Improve Sleep Quality

Dec, 18 2025

Learn the science-backed behavioral changes that improve sleep quality without pills or gadgets. Discover the three most powerful sleep hygiene habits and how to make them stick.

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