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January 11 2026

Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease: How to Diagnose and Treat AERD with Desensitization

AERD, or Samter's Triad, combines asthma, nasal polyps, and NSAID reactions. Diagnosis requires a supervised aspirin challenge. Desensitization with daily aspirin after surgery cuts polyp recurrence by 65% and restores smell in most patients.

January 10 2026

Out-of-Pocket Maximums: How Generic Copays Count Toward Deductibles in Health Insurance

Generic prescription copays don't count toward your deductible but do count toward your out-of-pocket maximum. Learn how this affects your health costs and how to track your progress under your insurance plan.

January 8 2026

Weight Maintenance: How to Keep the Pounds Off After Losing Them

Losing weight is hard - but keeping it off is harder. Learn the science-backed habits of people who successfully maintain weight loss long-term, and why willpower alone isn't enough.

December 31 2025

Diverticulitis: What Causes Inflamed Pouches and How to Treat Them

Diverticulitis causes painful inflammation in colon pouches. Learn how diet, antibiotics, and new treatments like mesalazine help manage flares-and how to prevent them for good.

December 28 2025

Caffeine Cutoff Times: When to Stop Drinking Coffee for Better Sleep

Learn the science-backed caffeine cutoff times that actually improve sleep onset and quality. Stop guessing when to quit coffee - find out exactly when to stop based on your drink, age, and metabolism.

December 27 2025

Anal Fissures: Painful Tears and Healing Strategies

Anal fissures are painful tears in the anal lining, often caused by constipation. Most heal with diet, hydration, and sitz baths, but chronic cases may need topical meds or surgery. Learn what works and what doesn't.

December 24 2025

Fermented Foods and MAOIs: Tyramine Triggers Beyond Cheese

MAOIs can save lives for treatment-resistant depression-but they come with strict dietary rules. Beyond cheese, foods like soy sauce, miso, pickled vegetables, and draft beer can trigger dangerous blood pressure spikes. Learn what's safe, what's not, and how to navigate real-world meals.

December 22 2025

Topical Steroid Potency Chart: How to Choose the Right Strength and Avoid Skin Damage

Learn how to use topical steroid potency charts safely to treat eczema and psoriasis without causing skin thinning, redness, or rebound flares. Understand which strength to use, where, and for how long.

December 20 2025

Psoriasis Triggers: How Stress, Infections, and Skin Barrier Care Affect Flares

Learn how stress, infections, and skin barrier damage trigger psoriasis flares - and what you can do every day to reduce them. Real strategies backed by science, not guesswork.

December 18 2025

Urinary Tract Infections: Causes, Antibiotics, and Prevention

UTIs affect millions each year, mostly women. Learn the real causes, which antibiotics actually work, and science-backed ways to prevent them without overusing meds.

Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2

Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease: How to Diagnose and Treat AERD with Desensitization

Out-of-Pocket Maximums: How Generic Copays Count Toward Deductibles in Health Insurance

Weight Maintenance: How to Keep the Pounds Off After Losing Them

Diverticulitis: What Causes Inflamed Pouches and How to Treat Them

Caffeine Cutoff Times: When to Stop Drinking Coffee for Better Sleep

Anal Fissures: Painful Tears and Healing Strategies

Fermented Foods and MAOIs: Tyramine Triggers Beyond Cheese

Topical Steroid Potency Chart: How to Choose the Right Strength and Avoid Skin Damage

Psoriasis Triggers: How Stress, Infections, and Skin Barrier Care Affect Flares

Urinary Tract Infections: Causes, Antibiotics, and Prevention

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