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Sick Day Rules for Diabetes: Insulin, Hydration, and Ketone Checks

Sick Day Rules for Diabetes: Insulin, Hydration, and Ketone Checks

Nov 22, 2025, Posted by Mike Clayton

Learn the essential sick day rules for diabetes: never skip insulin, check blood sugar every few hours, stay hydrated with the right fluids, and test for ketones to prevent dangerous complications like diabetic ketoacidosis.

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Consumer Protection Laws That Protect Patients: What You Need to Know in 2025

Consumer Protection Laws That Protect Patients: What You Need to Know in 2025

Nov 21, 2025, Posted by Mike Clayton

New York’s 2024 patient protection laws stop providers from forcing medical financing, combining consent forms, or requiring credit cards before emergency care. Know your rights to avoid medical debt traps.

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Antibiotics for Bacterial Infections: Classes and How They Work

Antibiotics for Bacterial Infections: Classes and How They Work

Nov 20, 2025, Posted by Mike Clayton

Learn how different antibiotic classes work against bacterial infections, their mechanisms, common uses, side effects, and why proper use is critical to fight resistance. Essential guide for understanding treatment options.

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Drug Allergies vs. Side Effects: How to Tell Them Apart and Stay Safe

Drug Allergies vs. Side Effects: How to Tell Them Apart and Stay Safe

Nov 20, 2025, Posted by Mike Clayton

Most people who think they have a drug allergy actually have a side effect. Learn how to tell the difference, why it matters for your health, and what steps to take to avoid unnecessary risks and treatments.

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Drug-Disease Interactions: How Your Health Conditions Can Change How Medications Work

Drug-Disease Interactions: How Your Health Conditions Can Change How Medications Work

Nov 19, 2025, Posted by Mike Clayton

Drug-disease interactions occur when a medication for one condition worsens another health issue. Learn how common conditions like kidney disease, heart failure, and diabetes can change how drugs work-and what you can do to stay safe.

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Ototoxic Medications: How Common Drugs Can Damage Your Hearing and What to Watch For

Ototoxic Medications: How Common Drugs Can Damage Your Hearing and What to Watch For

Nov 19, 2025, Posted by Mike Clayton

Many common medications can cause permanent hearing damage. Learn which drugs are most risky, how to spot early signs of hearing loss, and what monitoring can save your hearing before it's too late.

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Combination Cholesterol Therapy with Reduced Statin Doses: A Smarter Way to Lower LDL

Combination Cholesterol Therapy with Reduced Statin Doses: A Smarter Way to Lower LDL

Nov 18, 2025, Posted by Mike Clayton

Combination cholesterol therapy with reduced statin doses offers a safer, more effective way to lower LDL when high-dose statins fail or cause side effects. Ezetimibe and other non-statin drugs can boost results without increasing risks.

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How Dydrogesterone Works in the Human Body: A Clear Breakdown of Its Mechanism

How Dydrogesterone Works in the Human Body: A Clear Breakdown of Its Mechanism

Nov 18, 2025, Posted by Mike Clayton

Dydrogesterone is a synthetic hormone that mimics natural progesterone to support pregnancy, regulate menstrual cycles, and prevent early miscarriages. It works precisely on uterine receptors without affecting other hormones.

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Shortage Predictions: Forecasting Future Drug Scarcity in 2025-2030

Shortage Predictions: Forecasting Future Drug Scarcity in 2025-2030

Nov 17, 2025, Posted by Mike Clayton

Drug shortages are rising due to climate stress, aging supply chains, and low profit margins. Learn how 2025-2030 will reshape medicine availability - and what can be done to stop it.

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Opioids and Depression: How Mood Changes Happen and How to Monitor Them

Opioids and Depression: How Mood Changes Happen and How to Monitor Them

Nov 16, 2025, Posted by Mike Clayton

Opioids can worsen depression over time, even in people taking them as prescribed. Learn how mood changes happen, how to spot them early, and what steps to take to protect your mental health while managing pain.

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