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Sugar Intake and Diabetes Medications: How Diet Affects Your Treatment

Jason Ansel 17 December 2025 12

Sugar intake directly impacts how well diabetes medications work. Learn which foods sabotage metformin and other drugs, why low-GI foods help, and how to avoid dangerous blood sugar swings.

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How Generics Control Healthcare Drug Spending in the U.S.

Joshua Tennenbaum 16 December 2025 12

Generics fill 90% of U.S. prescriptions but cost only 12% of total drug spending. Learn how they save billions, why they’re safer than you think, and why biosimilars are the next frontier in lowering healthcare costs.

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Gastroparesis: How to Manage Delayed Gastric Emptying with Diet and Lifestyle

Jason Ansel 15 December 2025 15

Gastroparesis causes delayed stomach emptying, leading to nausea, vomiting, and bloating. Learn how diet changes - small meals, low fat, blended foods - can reduce symptoms by up to 65%. No cure, but management works.

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Survivorship Plans: What You Need to Know About Follow-Up, Screening, and Late Effects After Cancer

Brittany Thayer 15 December 2025 11

A survivorship care plan helps cancer survivors navigate follow-up care, late effects, and long-term screening after treatment. Learn what’s included, why it matters, and how to get one.

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Calcium and Iron Supplements with Medications: How to Avoid Absorption Problems

Joshua Tennenbaum 15 December 2025 13

Calcium and iron supplements can block absorption of antibiotics, thyroid meds, and each other. Learn how to time them correctly to avoid reduced effectiveness and nutrient deficiencies.

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Vertigo and Dizziness: Understanding Inner Ear Disorders and How Vestibular Therapy Works

Joshua Tennenbaum 10 December 2025 15

Vertigo isn't just dizziness-it's your inner ear sending false signals. Learn the real causes like BPPV and Meniere's, why pills often fail, and how vestibular therapy can restore balance without drugs.

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Medicaid Generic Drug Policies: How States Are Cutting Prescription Costs

Brittany Thayer 9 December 2025 13

States are using MAC lists, rebate rules, and anti-gouging laws to control Medicaid spending on generic drugs. With 85% of prescriptions being generics, smart policies save billions - but supply chain risks and PBM opacity threaten progress.

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Renal Dosing for Metformin and SGLT2 Inhibitors: When to Adjust in 2025

Brittany Thayer 8 December 2025 12

Updated 2025 guidelines for metformin and SGLT2 inhibitor dosing in kidney disease. Learn when to adjust, when to stop, and how to protect kidneys without compromising diabetes control.

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Vaccines and Pregnancy: Safe Immunizations and Timing

Brittany Thayer 7 December 2025 14

Learn which vaccines are safe and recommended during pregnancy, the best timing for each, and how they protect both you and your newborn. Evidence-based, clear, and practical.

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The 80-125% Rule: How Bioequivalence Confidence Intervals Ensure Generic Drugs Work Like Brand Names

Joshua Tennenbaum 6 December 2025 11

The 80-125% rule ensures generic drugs work like brand names by measuring how well your body absorbs them. It's not about ingredient amounts - it's about pharmacokinetics and confidence intervals. Learn how regulators use this standard to guarantee safety and savings.

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Carbohydrate Counting for Diabetes: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

Joshua Tennenbaum 5 December 2025 8

Learn how carbohydrate counting helps manage blood sugar for people with diabetes. Understand carb servings, insulin ratios, reading labels, and practical tools to start today.

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Antibiotic Stewardship: How Smart Prescribing Prevents Resistance and Protects Your Gut

Joshua Tennenbaum 4 December 2025 12

Antibiotic stewardship means using antibiotics only when needed to fight infections, prevent resistance, and protect gut health. Learn how smart prescribing saves lives and stops superbugs.

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