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Constipation: Causes, Laxatives, and Long-Term Management

Constipation: Causes, Laxatives, and Long-Term Management

Constipation affects millions, but most don't know how to treat it properly. Learn the real causes, which laxatives actually work, and how to manage it long-term without dependency.

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Liver Function Tests Explained: ALT, AST, Bilirubin, and What They Really Mean

Liver Function Tests Explained: ALT, AST, Bilirubin, and What They Really Mean

Understand what ALT, AST, and bilirubin levels mean in liver function tests. Learn how to interpret patterns, avoid common mistakes, and know when to take action for better liver health.

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Gout Medications: Allopurinol and Azathioprine Interaction Risks

Gout Medications: Allopurinol and Azathioprine Interaction Risks

Allopurinol and azathioprine can cause life-threatening bone marrow suppression when taken together. Learn why this interaction is dangerous, who might benefit from it under strict supervision, and what safer alternatives exist.

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Post-Heart Attack Life: Medications, Diet, and Activity

Post-Heart Attack Life: Medications, Diet, and Activity

After a heart attack, recovery means managing medications, eating a heart-healthy diet, and slowly rebuilding activity. Cardiac rehab, consistent follow-ups, and lifestyle changes are key to preventing another event and living well.

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SGLT2 Inhibitors and Yeast Infections: What You Need to Know About Urinary Complications

SGLT2 Inhibitors and Yeast Infections: What You Need to Know About Urinary Complications

SGLT2 inhibitors help control diabetes and protect the heart, but they increase the risk of yeast infections and serious urinary tract complications. Learn who’s most at risk and what to do if you’re on one.

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Counterfeit Medications Online: How Fake Pills Can Kill and How to Stay Safe

Counterfeit Medications Online: How Fake Pills Can Kill and How to Stay Safe

Buying counterfeit meds online can be deadly. Fake pills often contain fentanyl or no active ingredients at all. Learn how to spot illegal pharmacies, avoid dangerous products, and find safe alternatives.

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Antihistamines and Occupational Safety: Working While Drowsy

Antihistamines and Occupational Safety: Working While Drowsy

Many antihistamines cause hidden drowsiness that impairs work performance-even when you don’t feel sleepy. Learn which ones are safe for jobs requiring alertness and how to protect yourself and others.

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Safe Use of Topical Medications and Creams in Children: A Practical Guide for Parents

Safe Use of Topical Medications and Creams in Children: A Practical Guide for Parents

Learn how to safely use topical creams and medications for children, avoid dangerous mistakes, and recognize when to seek help. Key risks include skin absorption, steroid toxicity, and benzocaine poisoning.

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Thyroid Excess and Deficiency from Medication Misuse: Risks, Signs, and Real Stories

Thyroid Excess and Deficiency from Medication Misuse: Risks, Signs, and Real Stories

Thyroid medication misuse - especially levothyroxine abuse for weight loss - can cause dangerous heart problems, bone loss, and hormonal chaos. Learn the real risks, signs, and how to stay safe.

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Sinusitis in Allergy Sufferers: Effective Treatments and When to See a Specialist

Sinusitis in Allergy Sufferers: Effective Treatments and When to See a Specialist

Allergy sufferers often struggle with chronic sinusitis that doesn't respond to standard treatments. Learn how nasal steroids, saline rinses, immunotherapy, and biologics break the cycle-and when to see a specialist.

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