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Parasitic Infections: Giardia, Pinworms, and How to Treat Them

Parasitic Infections: Giardia, Pinworms, and How to Treat Them

Giardia and pinworms are common parasitic infections that cause diarrhea and intense itching. Learn how they spread, how to diagnose them, and the most effective treatments backed by the CDC and medical experts.

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Child and Adolescent Depression: Family Therapy vs. Medications - What Works Best?

Child and Adolescent Depression: Family Therapy vs. Medications - What Works Best?

Family therapy and medications like Prozac and Lexapro are the two main treatments for teen depression. Learn how each works, who benefits most, and what parents can do to help their child recover.

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Probiotics and Immunosuppressants: What You Need to Know About Infection Risks

Probiotics and Immunosuppressants: What You Need to Know About Infection Risks

Probiotics can help gut health-but for people on immunosuppressants, they may cause life-threatening infections. Learn who’s at risk, which strains to avoid, and what experts recommend in 2026.

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How to Get Clear Medication Instructions When You're Confused

How to Get Clear Medication Instructions When You're Confused

Confusing medication instructions can lead to dangerous mistakes. Learn how to ask for clear, plain-language directions from your pharmacist or doctor to avoid errors and stay safe.

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

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.

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

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.

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Paragraph IV Patent Challenges: How Generic Drug Makers Beat Brand Patents

Paragraph IV Patent Challenges: How Generic Drug Makers Beat Brand Patents

Paragraph IV patent challenges let generic drug makers legally fight brand-name patents to speed up cheaper alternatives. This system, created by the Hatch-Waxman Act, saves billions annually and drives 90% of U.S. prescriptions. Here's how it works - and why it matters.

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

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.

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Authorized Generics vs Brand Drugs: What You Need to Know About These Identical Medications

Authorized Generics vs Brand Drugs: What You Need to Know About These Identical Medications

Authorized generics are the exact same drug as brand-name medications, made in the same factory with identical ingredients. Learn how they differ from traditional generics, why they cost more than expected, and when they're the best choice for your health.

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Pharmacist Substitution Authority: What Pharmacists Can and Can’t Do Across U.S. States

Pharmacist Substitution Authority: What Pharmacists Can and Can’t Do Across U.S. States

Pharmacist substitution authority lets pharmacists change prescriptions under state laws - from generics to full prescribing rights. Learn how this is improving access, especially in rural areas, and why reimbursement remains the biggest hurdle.

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