Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2

Pleural Effusion: Understanding Causes, Thoracentesis, and How to Prevent Recurrence

Pleural Effusion: Understanding Causes, Thoracentesis, and How to Prevent Recurrence

Pleural effusion causes breathing trouble and signals serious conditions like heart failure, pneumonia, or cancer. Learn how thoracentesis works, what fluid tests reveal, and how to stop it from coming back based on the root cause.

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CBT for Chronic Pain: How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Helps You Manage Pain Without Pills

CBT for Chronic Pain: How Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Helps You Manage Pain Without Pills

CBT for chronic pain helps you manage pain without drugs by changing how your brain responds to it. Learn how it works, what to expect, and why it’s the most researched psychological treatment for long-term pain.

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Antibiotic-Induced Diarrhea and C. difficile Infection: Prevention and Care

Antibiotic-Induced Diarrhea and C. difficile Infection: Prevention and Care

C. difficile infection is a serious complication of antibiotic use. Learn how to prevent it, recognize symptoms early, and choose the most effective treatments-from vancomycin to fecal transplants-based on current medical guidelines.

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Multiple Myeloma Bone Disease and the New Drugs Changing Treatment

Multiple Myeloma Bone Disease and the New Drugs Changing Treatment

Multiple myeloma causes severe bone damage in over 80% of patients. New drugs like romosozumab and anti-DKK1 agents are now showing they can rebuild bone - not just stop its destruction. Learn how these breakthroughs are changing treatment.

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Workplace Wellness Programs: How Pharmacists Drive Generic Medication Use to Cut Costs and Improve Health

Workplace Wellness Programs: How Pharmacists Drive Generic Medication Use to Cut Costs and Improve Health

Pharmacists in workplace wellness programs help employees save money and stay healthy by promoting generic medications. Their counseling boosts adherence, cuts prescription costs by 20-30%, and reduces long-term healthcare spending.

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Medical Weight Management: Clinics, Medications, and Monitoring Explained

Medical Weight Management: Clinics, Medications, and Monitoring Explained

Medical weight management combines doctor-led care, FDA-approved medications like Wegovy and Zepbound, and personalized monitoring to treat obesity as a chronic disease. Learn how clinics, drugs, and ongoing tracking lead to real, lasting results.

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How to Calculate Total Cost of Therapy Beyond the Copay

How to Calculate Total Cost of Therapy Beyond the Copay

Therapy costs go far beyond the copay - understanding your deductible, coinsurance, and out-of-network fees is key to avoiding surprise bills. Learn how to calculate your true out-of-pocket cost.

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Melatonin Dosing: The Right Time, Right Dose, and Jet Lag Rules That Actually Work

Melatonin Dosing: The Right Time, Right Dose, and Jet Lag Rules That Actually Work

Learn the right melatonin dose, timing, and jet lag protocols based on the latest research. Stop guessing - use science-backed strategies to reset your sleep clock safely and effectively.

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Anticholinergic Medications and Dementia: What You Need to Know About Cognitive Risk

Anticholinergic Medications and Dementia: What You Need to Know About Cognitive Risk

Long-term use of anticholinergic medications like Benadryl and oxybutynin is linked to increased dementia risk and brain changes. Learn which drugs are most dangerous, how to reduce your burden, and safer alternatives.

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Ashwagandha and Thyroid Medications: The Hidden Risk of Over-Replacement

Ashwagandha and Thyroid Medications: The Hidden Risk of Over-Replacement

Ashwagandha may help with stress and sleep, but for people on thyroid medication, it can cause dangerous over-replacement of thyroid hormones. Learn why combining these can lead to hyperthyroidism and what to do if you're already using both.

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