The Informed Squid: Your Health Navigator - Page 2
Generic combination products: When multiple generics equal one brand
Generic combination products combine drugs and devices, but substitution rules haven't kept up. Patients often get mismatched components, leading to safety risks and higher costs. Here's how the system works - and why it's failing.
Categories: Medications
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How to Track Post-Marketing Studies for Drug Safety: A Practical Guide for Healthcare and Pharma Teams
Learn how to track post-marketing drug safety studies using FAERS, Sentinel, and global surveillance systems. Understand timelines, common pitfalls, and how AI is changing drug safety monitoring.
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Heart-Healthy Cooking: Choose the Right Oils and Read Labels Like a Pro
Learn which cooking oils truly support heart health, how to read food labels to avoid hidden fats, and practical swaps to reduce heart disease risk. Science-backed tips for everyday cooking.
Categories: Nutrition
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Probiotics During Antibiotic Therapy: How to Reduce GI Side Effects
Probiotics can reduce antibiotic-related diarrhea by over 70% when used correctly. Learn which strains work, how to time them, and what to avoid for safe, effective use.
Categories: Health
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GLP-1 Agonists and Weight Loss: How These Diabetes Drugs Are Changing Obesity Treatment
GLP-1 agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy are transforming obesity treatment by delivering significant weight loss and heart benefits-far beyond their original use for diabetes. Learn how they work, who benefits most, and what the real costs and risks are.
Categories: Medications
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Comorbidities and Side Effects: How Existing Conditions Change Drug Risk
Comorbidities like diabetes, heart disease, and kidney issues dramatically increase the risk of dangerous drug side effects. Learn how existing conditions alter how your body processes medication - and what you can do to stay safe.
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Fumarate and Its Potential Role in Cancer Prevention
Fumarate is a natural metabolic compound that plays a surprising role in cancer prevention. Learn how it influences cell signaling, why balance matters, and what lifestyle choices support healthy fumarate levels to reduce cancer risk.
Categories: Health
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How Pramipexole Helps Manage Restless Leg Syndrome
Pramipexole is a dopamine agonist used to manage moderate to severe Restless Leg Syndrome by reducing nighttime leg urges and improving sleep. It works for many but carries risks like sleep attacks and impulse disorders.
Categories: Medications
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Prolactin Disorders Explained: Galactorrhea, Infertility, and Effective Treatments
Galactorrhea and infertility linked to high prolactin are common but treatable. Learn how dopamine agonists like cabergoline restore hormones, stop milk discharge, and bring back fertility-with real data and patient experiences.
Categories: Conditions
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Aspirin Therapy for Heart Disease Prevention: Who Should Take It in 2025?
As of 2025, daily aspirin is no longer recommended for most people to prevent heart disease. Learn who still benefits, who should avoid it, and what to do instead.
Categories: Medications
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Recent Legislative Changes to Substitution: 2023-2025 Updates
The U.S. House of Representatives overhauled amendment substitution rules between 2023 and 2025, requiring electronic filing, strict classification of changes, and committee approval. These changes increased efficiency but reduced minority influence in lawmaking.
Categories: Health
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How to Coordinate Medication Plans after Hospital Discharge
After hospital discharge, medication errors are common and dangerous. Learn how to coordinate your meds with your care team, why pharmacists are key, and what to ask before you leave the hospital to avoid readmissions and harmful interactions.
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