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How to Talk to Your Doctor About Staying on a Brand Medication When Generics Are Recommended

Learn how to talk to your doctor about staying on a brand medication when generics are pushed by insurance. Get practical tips, medical reasons, and steps to get your prescription approved.

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How to Keep Travel Medications Within Shelf Life on Long Trips

Learn how to protect your medications from heat, cold, and moisture during long trips. From insulin to EpiPens, get practical tips on storage, packing, and what to do if your meds are compromised.

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Medication Alternatives: What to Do During a Drug Shortage

When your medication runs out due to a shortage, knowing what alternatives exist and how to access them can keep you safe. Learn practical steps to navigate drug shortages with help from your doctor, pharmacist, and official resources.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Understanding Wrist Pain and Nerve Decompression

Carpal tunnel syndrome causes wrist pain and numbness in the hand due to nerve compression. Learn how it's diagnosed, what treatments actually work, when surgery is needed, and how to prevent permanent damage.

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Hepatocellular Carcinoma Surveillance and Treatment in Cirrhosis: What You Need to Know

Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common liver cancer and mostly develops in people with cirrhosis. Regular 6-month ultrasounds can catch it early when treatment works best. Learn who needs screening, how it works, and what treatments are available.

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Heartburn Medications in Pregnancy: Safe Options Like Antacids, H2 Blockers, and PPIs

Learn which heartburn medications are safe during pregnancy, including antacids like Tums, H2 blockers like Pepcid, and PPIs like Prilosec. Get clear guidance on what to use, what to avoid, and when to skip meds entirely.

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Caffeine and ADHD Medications: How They Interact and What Risks to Watch For

Combining caffeine with ADHD medications like Adderall can boost focus-but also raise heart rate, anxiety, and crash risk. Learn how to safely manage this interaction and when to avoid it entirely.

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Exercise for Cardiac Health: Safe Training After Heart Events

Learn how to safely return to exercise after a heart event with evidence-based cardiac rehab protocols. Discover phase-by-phase workout plans, warning signs to watch for, and why supervised programs cut death risk by 30%.

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How to Prevent Accidental Medication Poisoning in Kids and Toddlers

Accidental medication poisoning in kids is common, preventable, and often happens at home. Learn how to lock up medicines, avoid dangerous habits like calling pills candy, and what to do if your child swallows something they shouldn't.

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Herpes Simplex Virus: Types, Symptoms, and Antiviral Therapy

Herpes simplex virus includes two types, HSV-1 and HSV-2, causing oral and genital outbreaks. Learn symptoms, transmission risks, and how antiviral therapy reduces outbreaks and prevents spread.

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