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Combining Multiple Sedating Medications: Risks and Warning Signs You Can't Ignore

Combining sedating medications like opioids, benzodiazepines, and sleep aids can be deadly. Learn the most dangerous combinations, warning signs of overdose, and what to do to stay safe.

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Black Box Warnings on Antidepressants for Youth: What You Need to Know

Black box warnings on antidepressants for youth were meant to protect, but research shows they may have led to fewer treatments and more suicide attempts. Learn the facts, the risks, and what to do if your teen needs help.

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False Drug Allergy Labels: How Testing Can Save Your Life and Money

Over 95% of people labeled allergic to penicillin aren’t truly allergic. Learn how testing can safely remove false labels, improve treatment, cut costs, and fight antibiotic resistance.

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Gut Microbiome and Autoimmunity: How Gut Bacteria Trigger and Treat Autoimmune Diseases

New research shows gut bacteria can trigger autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Discover how microbiome imbalances cause immune attacks-and what new therapies are emerging to target them.

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Steroid-Induced Cataracts: Recognizing Vision Changes and Understanding Treatment Options

Steroid-induced cataracts can develop rapidly with long-term steroid use, causing blurry vision, glare, and faded colors. Learn how to spot early signs, who's at risk, and why surgery is the only effective treatment.

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EHR Integration: How Pharmacies and Providers Communicate Prescriptions in 2025

EHR integration lets pharmacies and providers share prescription and health data in real time, reducing errors, saving lives, and cutting costs. Learn how it works, why adoption is slow, and what’s changing in 2025.

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SSRIs and Antidepressants During Pregnancy: What You Need to Know About Risks and Benefits

SSRIs during pregnancy carry small risks, but untreated depression poses greater dangers. Learn which antidepressants are safest, what the real data says about birth defects and long-term outcomes, and how to make the best choice for you and your baby.

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Medication Errors in Hospitals vs. Retail Pharmacies: What You Need to Know

Medication errors are common in both hospitals and retail pharmacies, but the types, causes, and consequences differ. Learn how errors happen in each setting and what you can do to protect yourself.

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Pediatric Medication Dosing: How to Calculate Weight-Based Doses Accurately

Learn how to safely calculate pediatric medication doses using weight-based calculations. Understand mg/kg dosing, unit conversions, concentration pitfalls, and how to avoid life-threatening errors.

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Global Health Access: How Generics Are Changing Medicine in Low-Income Countries

Generics can cut medicine costs by 80%, yet billions in low-income countries still can't access them. This is why - and what’s being done to fix it.

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