The Informed Squid: Your Health Navigator - Page 2
How to Check for Drug Interactions at Home Safely
Learn how to safely check for drug interactions at home using trusted online tools, understand severity levels, and avoid common mistakes. A practical guide for anyone taking multiple medications or supplements.
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Hyperpigmentation: Understanding Melasma, Sun Damage, and Effective Topical Treatments
Learn the difference between melasma and sun damage, why they need different treatments, and which topical agents actually work. Get a clear, science-backed routine to manage hyperpigmentation effectively.
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Buying Medicines Abroad: Can You Get Cheaper Generics?
Americans pay far more for generic drugs than other countries. Learn where to safely buy cheaper generics abroad, which countries are reliable, how to avoid counterfeit drugs, and what state programs can help you save money.
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Understanding Black Box Warnings on Prescription Medications
Black box warnings are the FDA's strongest safety alerts for prescription drugs, signaling serious, potentially life-threatening side effects. They don't mean stop taking the drug-they mean understand the risk and talk to your doctor.
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Weight Loss for NAFLD: Diet, Exercise, and Medication Options That Work
Losing weight is the most proven way to reverse fatty liver disease (MASH). Learn how diet, exercise, and the new FDA-approved drug semaglutide can help you heal your liver-without gimmicks or extreme diets.
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Genetic Testing for Drug Metabolism: Should You Get Tested?
Genetic testing for drug metabolism can prevent dangerous side effects and improve medication effectiveness. Learn who benefits most, how it works, and whether it's worth getting tested based on real-world evidence.
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Symptoms, Flares, and Management
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a complex autoimmune disease causing widespread inflammation. Learn about its key symptoms, common triggers for flares, and evidence-based management strategies to improve quality of life and prevent organ damage.
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How to Create a Safe Medication Routine at Home for Your Family
Learn how to build a simple, effective medication routine at home to prevent accidental poisonings, missed doses, and dangerous interactions - especially for kids and older adults.
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Stability Testing Requirements: Temperature and Time Conditions for Pharmaceutical Products
Stability testing ensures pharmaceuticals remain safe and effective over time. Learn the mandatory temperature and time conditions set by ICH Q1A(R2), including accelerated, long-term, and refrigerated protocols, and why deviations can lead to recalls.
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Cushing's Syndrome: Understanding Excess Cortisol and Surgical Treatment Options
Cushing's syndrome is caused by excess cortisol and often requires surgery to remove tumors in the pituitary or adrenal glands. Learn how transsphenoidal surgery and adrenalectomy work, success rates, recovery challenges, and why specialist care matters.
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Steroid-Induced Hyperglycemia: How to Adjust Diabetes Medications Safely
Steroid-induced hyperglycemia is common and dangerous if not managed properly. Learn how to adjust insulin and other diabetes medications based on steroid type, dose, and timing to avoid highs and dangerous lows during tapering.
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How to Time Antibiotics and Antimalarials Across Time Zones
Learn how to time antimalarials and HIV medications across time zones to avoid treatment failure, drug resistance, or infection. Essential tips for travelers on Malarone, dolutegravir, and other key drugs.
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