Category: Health and Medicine - Page 2

  • Nov 17, 2025

Opioid Reactions: How to Tell Itching from a True Allergy and What to Do

Itching after opioids is common but rarely a true allergy. Learn how to tell the difference between harmless side effects and dangerous immune reactions - and what to do to get effective pain relief without unnecessary restrictions.

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  • Nov 16, 2025

Metabolic Surgery Outcomes: Real-World Weight Loss and Diabetes Remission Rates

Metabolic surgery offers the most effective long-term weight loss and diabetes remission for people with obesity and type 2 diabetes. Learn real-world success rates, which procedures work best, and who qualifies today.

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  • Nov 14, 2025

Asthma and COPD Medications: Key Interactions and Safety Risks You Need to Know

Asthma and COPD medications can interact dangerously with common drugs like painkillers, beta-blockers, and antihistamines. Learn which combinations to avoid and how to stay safe.

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  • Nov 12, 2025

Blood Pressure Medications: Types, Side Effects, and Safety

Learn about the main types of blood pressure medications, their side effects, drug interactions, and how to stay safe while managing hypertension. Find out why adherence matters and what to do if your meds aren’t working.

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  • Nov 9, 2025

Cost vs Benefit: When Expensive Medications Make Sense Despite Side Effects

Expensive medications can save lives despite harsh side effects - but only when they offer real benefits over cheaper options. Learn when high-cost drugs are worth the price, how to get financial help, and why the system is broken.

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  • Nov 7, 2025

Hospital Formularies: How Systems Choose Generic Drugs

Hospital formularies are carefully managed lists of approved medications, where generic drugs are selected based on clinical evidence, safety, cost-effectiveness, and supply reliability through Pharmacy and Therapeutics committees. This process ensures safe, affordable care without compromising outcomes.

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  • Nov 3, 2025

Betamethasone and Acne: Can Steroid Creams Help or Worsen Breakouts?

Betamethasone may seem to calm acne flare-ups, but it actually worsens breakouts by clogging pores and weakening skin defenses. Learn why steroid creams aren't a solution-and what to use instead.

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  • Oct 27, 2025

Desloratadine vs Loratadine: Side Effects, Dosing, and Which One Works Better

Desloratadine and loratadine are both non-sedating antihistamines for allergies. Desloratadine is more potent, lasts longer, and reduces inflammation better-but costs more. Learn which one suits your symptoms and budget.

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  • Oct 25, 2025

Antihistamines, Drowsiness & Workplace Safety: How to Stay Alert on the Job

Learn how sedating antihistamines affect alertness at work, which drugs are safe for safety‑critical jobs, and practical steps to manage dosing and regulatory compliance.

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  • Oct 23, 2025

Gout Diet Guide: How Purines Trigger Gout & What to Eat

Learn how purines in foods trigger gout and discover a practical diet plan, low‑purine food list, and lifestyle tips to lower uric acid and prevent flare‑ups.

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