Author: Marcel Kornblum
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Emergency Use of Sub-Potent Expired Medications: When It’s Safe and When It’s Not
Expired medications aren't always useless-many retain potency for years. Learn which drugs are safe to use in emergencies, which are dangerous, and how to store them properly to extend their life.
Mental Health
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How to Calculate Total Cost of Therapy Beyond the Copay
Therapy costs go far beyond your copay. Learn how deductibles, coinsurance, session frequency, and out-of-network fees add up - and how to calculate your real out-of-pocket cost for mental health care.
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Why You Shouldn’t Store Medications in the Bathroom
Storing medications in the bathroom can reduce their effectiveness, cause dangerous side effects, and put kids and pets at risk. Learn why heat, humidity, and poor storage habits are harming your health - and where to keep your pills safely instead.
Health Conditions
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Knee Osteoarthritis Pain: Bracing, Injections, and Exercise That Actually Work
Learn how bracing, injections, and exercise can reduce knee osteoarthritis pain without surgery. Real data, real results, and how to combine them for the best long-term relief.
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Nocebo Effect and Statin Side Effects: How Expectations Shape Your Experience
Most people who stop statins blame side effects - but research shows 90% of those symptoms come from expectation, not the drug. Learn how the nocebo effect shapes your experience and what to do next.
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Opioids: How Tolerance, Dependence, and Overdose Really Happen
Opioids relieve pain effectively but carry serious risks: tolerance builds quickly, dependence develops even with proper use, and overdose can happen at any time-even after periods of abstinence. Learn how it works and how to stay safe.
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Quinolone Antibiotics and Corticosteroids: The Hidden Risk of Tendon Rupture
Quinolone antibiotics combined with corticosteroids can increase the risk of tendon rupture by up to 46 times. Learn who’s at risk, how to spot early signs, and safer alternatives.
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Lithium Carbonate Generics: What You Need to Know About Serum Levels
Lithium carbonate generics require careful serum level monitoring due to their narrow therapeutic index. Switching brands can change your blood levels - even if the dose stays the same. Learn what targets to aim for, how often to test, and why vigilance matters.
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Caffeine and Medication Safety: What You Need to Know About Dangerous Interactions
Caffeine can interfere with warfarin, thyroid meds, antidepressants, and heart drugs-sometimes dangerously. Learn which medications are risky with coffee, how to avoid interactions, and what to do if your meds stop working.
Women's Health
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Contraceptive Patch, Ring, and IUD: Safety and Risks Compared
Compare the safety and risks of contraceptive patch, vaginal ring, and IUDs. Learn which method has the lowest blood clot risk, best effectiveness, and fewest side effects based on real data and expert guidelines.
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