Author: Beata Staszkow

Migraine Combination Medications: Generic Options and How They Work

Migraine Combination Medications: Generic Options and How They Work

Discover how generic migraine combination medications like sumatriptan/naproxen and acetaminophen/aspirin/caffeine offer better relief at a fraction of the cost. Learn which combos work best and how to use them safely.

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Physical Therapy for Pain: Exercise, Stretching, and Restoration

Physical Therapy for Pain: Exercise, Stretching, and Restoration

Physical therapy for pain uses exercise, stretching, and movement to reduce chronic and acute pain without drugs. Proven methods like tai chi, water aerobics, and daily micro-exercises help restore function and break pain cycles safely.

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SGLT2 Inhibitors and Bone Health: What You Need to Know About Fracture Risk

SGLT2 Inhibitors and Bone Health: What You Need to Know About Fracture Risk

SGLT2 inhibitors help manage diabetes and protect the heart and kidneys, but canagliflozin may increase fracture risk in vulnerable patients. Empagliflozin and dapagliflozin appear safe for bone health. Know which drug is right for you.

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Antipsychotics and Cardiac Medications: Understanding QT Prolongation Risks

Antipsychotics and Cardiac Medications: Understanding QT Prolongation Risks

Antipsychotics can save lives, but they carry a hidden cardiac risk: QT prolongation. Learn which drugs pose the greatest danger, how heart medications amplify the risk, and what steps you can take to stay safe without stopping treatment.

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Regulatory Oversight of Online Pharmacies: How FDA and State Boards Protect You

Regulatory Oversight of Online Pharmacies: How FDA and State Boards Protect You

Learn how the FDA and state pharmacy boards work together to regulate online pharmacies, protect patients from counterfeit drugs, and enforce rules on telemedicine prescriptions in 2025.

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FDA Foreign Facility Inspections: What Overseas Food Plants Must Now Do to Stay Compliant

FDA Foreign Facility Inspections: What Overseas Food Plants Must Now Do to Stay Compliant

The FDA now conducts unannounced inspections of overseas food facilities to ensure imported products meet U.S. safety standards. Learn what foreign plants must do to comply and avoid being blocked from the U.S. market.

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Kombucha and Alcohol-Sensitive Medications: What You Need to Know Before You Drink

Kombucha and Alcohol-Sensitive Medications: What You Need to Know Before You Drink

Kombucha may seem harmless, but its trace alcohol can interact dangerously with common medications like antibiotics, antidepressants, and diabetes drugs. Learn what you need to know before drinking it.

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How to Re-Challenge or Desensitize After a Drug Allergy Under Supervision

How to Re-Challenge or Desensitize After a Drug Allergy Under Supervision

Drug desensitization allows people with serious drug allergies to safely receive essential medications under medical supervision. Learn how it works, who qualifies, and why it’s a life-saving option when no alternatives exist.

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How to Identify High-Alert Medications Requiring Double Checks in Healthcare

How to Identify High-Alert Medications Requiring Double Checks in Healthcare

Learn how to identify high-alert medications that require independent double checks in healthcare settings. Understand which drugs are most dangerous, how to perform a true double check, and why proper implementation saves lives.

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Allergic Asthma: Triggers, Allergen Avoidance, and Immunotherapy

Allergic Asthma: Triggers, Allergen Avoidance, and Immunotherapy

Allergic asthma affects millions and is triggered by allergens like pollen, dust mites, and pet dander. Learn how to identify triggers, avoid them effectively, and consider immunotherapy for long-term relief.

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