Archive: 2026/02
Green Coffee Extract and Stimulant Medications: What You Need to Know About Blood Pressure Risks
Green coffee extract may lower blood pressure, but when mixed with stimulant medications like Adderall or Ritalin, it can cause dangerous fluctuations. Experts warn against combining them without medical supervision.
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Next-Generation GLP-1 Agents: What You Need to Know About Safety and Side Effects
Next-generation GLP-1 agents like retatrutide and orforglipron offer unprecedented weight loss but come with serious side effects and long-term safety questions. Learn what's known - and what's still uncertain.
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How Dextromethorphan (DXM) Abuse Happens with OTC Cough Syrups
DXM in OTC cough syrups is legal, cheap, and easy to access - making it one of the most common teen drugs of abuse. Learn how it works, how it's misused, and why it's far more dangerous than most realize.
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Medication Reformulations: When Companies Change Drug Formulas
Medication reformulations change how drugs are made - not what they are - to improve dosing, reduce side effects, or make them easier to take. Learn how this common practice affects your treatment and why it matters.
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What Are Biosimilars? A Simple, Patient-Friendly Guide
Biosimilars are FDA-approved versions of complex biologic drugs that work just like the original but cost less. They’re not generics-they’re scientifically proven alternatives for conditions like arthritis, cancer, and diabetes.
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Athlete Anti-Doping Rules: What You Need to Know About Prescription Medications and Side Effects
Athletes must navigate strict anti-doping rules when using prescription medications. Learn how to avoid violations, apply for TUEs, and stay safe with Global DRO and proper medical guidance.
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SSRIs and Antidepressants During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know About Risks and Benefits
SSRIs during pregnancy carry small risks, but untreated depression poses far greater dangers. Learn which antidepressants are safest, what the real numbers say, and why continuing treatment often saves lives.
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Audiometry Testing: Understanding Hearing Assessment and Decibel Levels
Audiometry testing measures hearing sensitivity using decibel levels across frequencies to diagnose hearing loss. Learn how pure-tone and speech tests work, what results mean, and why early detection matters.
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Insurer Pressure: How Providers Respond to Generic Drug Substitution Requirements
Insurers push providers to use generic drugs to cut costs, but providers face growing administrative burdens and patient risks. Learn how they're responding-and what’s changing in 2025.
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Sarcopenia: How Strength Training Fights Age-Related Muscle Loss
Sarcopenia is the natural loss of muscle mass and strength with age, starting in your 30s. Learn how strength training can reverse muscle loss, improve daily function, and reduce fall risk. Practical tips for starting safely and effectively.
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