Author: Michael Sumner

17Nov

GLP-1 Agonists and Pancreatitis Risk: What You Need to Know About Monitoring and Alternatives

GLP-1 Agonists and Pancreatitis Risk: What You Need to Know About Monitoring and Alternatives

GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy offer major health benefits but carry a debated pancreatitis risk. Learn who's truly at risk, how to monitor for symptoms, and safer alternatives based on the latest 2025 research.

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16Nov

Gout Flares: Colchicine, NSAIDs, and Steroids Compared

Gout Flares: Colchicine, NSAIDs, and Steroids Compared

Learn how colchicine, NSAIDs, and steroids compare for treating gout flares. Find out which option is safest and most effective based on your health profile and comorbidities.

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14Nov

Questions to Ask About Your Prescription Label at the Pharmacy

Questions to Ask About Your Prescription Label at the Pharmacy

Learn the key questions to ask about your prescription label to avoid dangerous medication errors. From storage and refills to side effects and dosage, know what to check at the pharmacy.

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14Nov

Chronic Back Pain: Physical Therapy, Medications, and Self-Management That Actually Work

Chronic Back Pain: Physical Therapy, Medications, and Self-Management That Actually Work

Chronic back pain lasts over 12 weeks and needs more than pills. Learn how physical therapy, smart medication use, and daily self-management can reduce pain and restore function - backed by 2024 clinical data.

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13Nov

Dual Antiplatelet Therapy: How to Manage Bleeding Risks After Heart Stent Surgery

Dual Antiplatelet Therapy: How to Manage Bleeding Risks After Heart Stent Surgery

Dual antiplatelet therapy reduces heart attacks after stent surgery but increases bleeding risk. Learn how to manage bleeding side effects with the latest guidelines, drug choices, and proven strategies like de-escalation and shortened treatment.

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7Nov

Weight Loss for NAFLD: Diet, Exercise, and Medication Options

Weight Loss for NAFLD: Diet, Exercise, and Medication Options

Losing weight is the most effective way to reverse fatty liver disease (MASH). Learn how diet, exercise, and the new FDA-approved drug semaglutide can help reduce liver fat and scarring.

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3Nov

Tamiflu vs Alternatives: What Works Best for Flu Treatment in 2025

Tamiflu vs Alternatives: What Works Best for Flu Treatment in 2025

Compare Tamiflu with modern flu antivirals like Xofluza, Relenza, and Rapivab in 2025. Learn which one works best for your age, health, and budget - and when you don’t need any at all.

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3Nov

Cozaar (Losartan) vs Alternatives: Which Blood Pressure Medication Is Right for You?

Cozaar (Losartan) vs Alternatives: Which Blood Pressure Medication Is Right for You?

Cozaar (losartan) is a common blood pressure medication, but it's not right for everyone. Learn how it compares to alternatives like lisinopril, amlodipine, and HCTZ - and which one might work better for your body.

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1Nov

Imodium vs Alternatives: What Actually Works for Diarrhea

Imodium vs Alternatives: What Actually Works for Diarrhea

Imodium (loperamide) offers quick relief for diarrhea, but it's not always the best choice. Learn safer, science-backed alternatives like probiotics, bismuth subsalicylate, and oral rehydration solutions - and when to skip pills entirely.

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31Oct

Artificial Intelligence in Drug Safety: How Technology Detects Problems

Artificial Intelligence in Drug Safety: How Technology Detects Problems

Artificial intelligence is transforming drug safety by detecting hidden adverse reactions in real time using millions of data points. Learn how AI finds risks humans miss - and why experts say it’s changing pharmacovigilance forever.

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