Category: Health and Medicine - Page 3

• Cassius Thornfield
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Generic medications cost far less than brand-name drugs because they skip expensive research and marketing. Learn how competition, FDA rules, and smart shopping lead to massive savings for patients and insurers.

• Cassius Thornfield
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Discover proven non-opioid pain management options backed by science - from exercise and acupuncture to new FDA-approved medications - that offer safe, effective relief without addiction risks.

• Evan Moorehouse
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Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the myelin sheath around nerves, causing vision loss, numbness, and mobility issues. Learn how it develops, what triggers it, and how modern treatments are changing outcomes.

• Evan Moorehouse
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Hair loss from immunosuppressants like tacrolimus is common, especially in women. Learn why it happens, which drugs cause it, and proven ways to cope - without stopping life-saving treatment.

• Cassius Thornfield
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Goldenseal can reduce metformin absorption, raising blood sugar risks for people with type 2 diabetes. Learn how this herbal supplement interferes with your medication and what to do instead.

• Evan Moorehouse
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Biologic therapy has transformed Crohn’s disease management by targeting specific immune pathways to reduce inflammation and prevent complications. Learn how these drugs work, which ones are most effective, and what real patients experience.

• Cassius Thornfield
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Biosimilars are the closest thing to generics for complex biologic drugs. Learn how they work, how they differ from traditional generics, and why they’re changing access to expensive treatments like Humira and Herceptin.

• Cassius Thornfield
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Authorized generics are brand-name drugs sold without the brand label after patent expiration. They offer identical ingredients to the original, lower prices, and fewer side effects-but they also delay true generic competition. Here’s how they work and what they mean for patients.

• Cassius Thornfield
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Learn how to safely travel with medications in 2025-avoid confiscation, understand international laws, store insulin properly, and get refills abroad. Essential tips for every traveler with prescriptions.

• Cassius Thornfield
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Nasal steroid sprays reduce allergic inflammation by targeting the root cause of symptoms like congestion, sneezing, and runny nose. They’re more effective than antihistamines for comprehensive relief and safe for daily, long-term use when applied correctly.