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Alcohol and Weight Loss: How Calories, Appetite, and Strategy Impact Your Results
1 Dec, 2025

Alcohol and Weight Loss: How Calories, Appetite, and Strategy Impact Your Results

by Trevor Ockley | Dec, 1 2025 | Health | 9 Comments

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 and Bone Health: What You Need to Know About Fracture Risk
1 Dec, 2025

SGLT2 Inhibitors and Bone Health: What You Need to Know About Fracture Risk

by Trevor Ockley | Dec, 1 2025 | Health | 11 Comments

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 Desyrel (Trazodone) with Alternatives for Sleep and Depression
1 Dec, 2025

Compare Desyrel (Trazodone) with Alternatives for Sleep and Depression

by Trevor Ockley | Dec, 1 2025 | Health | 12 Comments

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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Cough and Allergy Medications During Lactation: What You Need to Know About Infant Sedation Risks
29 Nov, 2025

Cough and Allergy Medications During Lactation: What You Need to Know About Infant Sedation Risks

by Trevor Ockley | Nov, 29 2025 | Health | 13 Comments

Learn which cough and allergy meds are safe while breastfeeding and which ones can make your baby dangerously sleepy. Get clear, evidence-based guidance on what to take - and what to avoid.

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How to Use Naloxone Nasal Spray for Opioid Overdose: A Step-by-Step Guide
28 Nov, 2025

How to Use Naloxone Nasal Spray for Opioid Overdose: A Step-by-Step Guide

by Trevor Ockley | Nov, 28 2025 | Health | 8 Comments

Learn how to use naloxone nasal spray to reverse an opioid overdose in minutes. Step-by-step guide with real-world tips, dosing info, and what to do after administration.

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Fiber for GI Health: Soluble vs. Insoluble Choices
27 Nov, 2025

Fiber for GI Health: Soluble vs. Insoluble Choices

by Trevor Ockley | Nov, 27 2025 | Health | 9 Comments

Learn how soluble and insoluble fiber work differently in your gut to improve digestion, manage IBS, lower cholesterol, and support mental health. Find out which foods to eat-and which to avoid-for better GI health.

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Theophylline Levels: Why NTI Monitoring Is Critical for Safe and Effective Treatment
25 Nov, 2025

Theophylline Levels: Why NTI Monitoring Is Critical for Safe and Effective Treatment

by Trevor Ockley | Nov, 25 2025 | Health | 8 Comments

Theophylline has a narrow therapeutic index - meaning even small changes in dose or metabolism can lead to dangerous toxicity. Regular blood monitoring is essential to keep levels safe and effective.

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Hypoglycemia in Older Adults: Special Risks and Prevention Plans
24 Nov, 2025

Hypoglycemia in Older Adults: Special Risks and Prevention Plans

by Trevor Ockley | Nov, 24 2025 | Health | 12 Comments

Hypoglycemia in older adults is often silent and deadly. Learn why seniors are at higher risk, which diabetes drugs are most dangerous, and how families and doctors can prevent life-threatening lows with simple, proven strategies.

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Vortioxetine and Nausea: How to Manage Early Side Effects and Stay on Treatment
23 Nov, 2025

Vortioxetine and Nausea: How to Manage Early Side Effects and Stay on Treatment

by Trevor Ockley | Nov, 23 2025 | Health | 14 Comments

Vortioxetine can cause nausea in up to 30% of users during the first week, but it usually fades within two weeks. Learn how to manage it with dosing tips, ginger, food timing, and when to call your doctor.

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The 80-125% Rule: Understanding Bioequivalence Confidence Intervals in Generic Drugs
22 Nov, 2025

The 80-125% Rule: Understanding Bioequivalence Confidence Intervals in Generic Drugs

by Trevor Ockley | Nov, 22 2025 | Health | 12 Comments

The 80-125% rule ensures generic drugs work like brand-name versions by measuring how much drug enters the bloodstream. It's not about pill strength-it's about body exposure. Learn how it works and why it's trusted worldwide.

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Pharmacy Labels and Warning Stickers: How to Read Your Medication Safety Info
21 Nov, 2025

Pharmacy Labels and Warning Stickers: How to Read Your Medication Safety Info

by Trevor Ockley | Nov, 21 2025 | Health | 10 Comments

Learn how to read pharmacy labels and warning stickers to avoid dangerous medication errors. Understand FDA standards, state laws, and what to do if you're confused by your prescription info.

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How Drug-Drug Interactions Work: Mechanisms and Effects Explained
20 Nov, 2025

How Drug-Drug Interactions Work: Mechanisms and Effects Explained

by Trevor Ockley | Nov, 20 2025 | Health | 9 Comments

Drug-drug interactions can cause serious harm or even death. This article explains how pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic interactions work, which drugs are most risky, and how to prevent dangerous combinations.

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