Archive: 2026/01
Otitis Externa: Swimmer’s Ear Causes and the Drops That Actually Work
Swimmer’s ear is a common ear infection caused by bacteria or fungi in the outer ear canal. Learn what causes it, which ear drops actually work, how to use them correctly, and how to prevent it from coming back.
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How to Keep Emergency Medications Accessible but Secure
Learn how to store emergency medications like epinephrine and naloxone so they’re safe from kids and theft-but still quick to grab in a crisis. Practical tips for home, car, and caregivers.
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Generic Drug Patents: How Exclusivity Periods Vary Across Countries
Generic drug exclusivity periods vary widely across countries, with the U.S., EU, and others using complex rules to delay cheaper versions. Learn how patents, data exclusivity, and legal strategies shape drug access and pricing worldwide.
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Fertility Preservation Options Before Chemotherapy: What You Need to Know
Learn the proven options for preserving fertility before chemotherapy, including egg freezing, sperm banking, and ovarian tissue cryopreservation. Understand timelines, success rates, costs, and emotional impacts.
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Pollen Forecasting: Plan Outdoor Activities Around Peak Allergen Days
Learn how to use pollen forecasts to plan outdoor activities around peak allergen days. Reduce symptoms, cut medication use, and enjoy spring and summer without allergy flare-ups.
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Sarcopenia in COPD: How Nutrition and Resistance Training Can Improve Strength and Survival
Sarcopenia worsens COPD outcomes, but targeted nutrition and resistance training can rebuild muscle, reduce hospitalizations, and improve survival. Learn how to start safely and effectively.
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How to Use Patient Advocacy Foundations to Get Medication Grants
Learn how to get financial help for expensive medications through patient advocacy foundations. Step-by-step guide to applying for co-pay relief grants, eligibility rules, and tips to avoid common mistakes.
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Manufacturing Changes and Generic Approval: What Triggers FDA Re-evaluation
Learn what manufacturing changes trigger FDA re-evaluation for generic drugs, how the approval process works, and why delays happen - plus how new programs are speeding things up.
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Antidepressants and Alcohol: What You Need to Know About the Dangerous Mix
Mixing antidepressants and alcohol can reduce medication effectiveness, worsen depression, and increase suicide risk. Learn how different types of antidepressants react with alcohol and what to do instead.
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Upper Airway Stimulation: An Implant Option for Sleep Apnea When CPAP Fails
Upper airway stimulation is an FDA-approved implant for sleep apnea patients who can't tolerate CPAP. It works by gently stimulating the tongue nerve to keep the airway open during sleep - no mask, no hose, no daily hassle.
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