Prescription discount programs like GoodRx can save you money on generics-but not always on brand-name drugs. Learn how they work, who benefits most, and how to avoid hidden costs.
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Constipation affects millions, but most people don’t know how to manage it long-term. Learn the real causes, which laxatives actually work, and how to fix it without dependency.
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Generic drug shortages are caused by fragile manufacturing systems, overseas production concentrated in China and India, zero backup capacity, and profit-driven market forces that punish reliability. Patients are the ones who suffer most.
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Learn how to document side effects by tracking patterns and triggers using simple, proven methods. Discover what to record, why it works, and how to avoid common mistakes that derail progress.
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Patent litigation in the generic drug market is delaying affordable medicines, costing billions annually. Learn how the Hatch-Waxman Act, Orange Book listings, and serial lawsuits block competition-and what’s being done to fix it.
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When medications fail for Crohn's or ulcerative colitis, surgery like resection, J-pouch, or ostomy can restore quality of life. Learn what each procedure involves, recovery expectations, and real patient outcomes.
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Alcohol adds empty calories, blocks fat burning, and increases hunger - making weight loss harder. Learn how to manage drinks without quitting, using science-backed strategies that actually work.
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SGLT2 inhibitors help control diabetes and protect the heart and kidneys, but canagliflozin may raise fracture risk in older adults with weak bones. Empagliflozin and dapagliflozin don't show the same risk. Here's what you need to know.
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Compare trazodone (Desyrel) with alternatives like doxepin, mirtazapine, melatonin, and CBT-I for sleep and depression. Learn which options work better, have fewer side effects, and are safer long-term.
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