Archive: 2025/12 - Page 3
- Celeste Farnell
- 4-12-25
- Health & Medicine
The Science of Medication Safety: Understanding Risk, Benefit, and Real-World Evidence
Medication safety goes beyond labels and warnings-it's a science built on real-world data, massive datasets, and ongoing monitoring to catch risks clinical trials miss. Learn how drugs are tracked after approval and what you can do to stay safe.
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- Celeste Farnell
- 4-12-25
- Health & Medicine
Long-Term Opioid Use: How It Affects Hormones and Sexual Function
Long-term opioid use can suppress hormones, leading to low testosterone, lost libido, and menstrual problems. Learn how opioids disrupt your endocrine system, what symptoms to watch for, and how to get help.
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- Celeste Farnell
- 2-12-25
- Health & Medicine
FDA MedWatch: How to Report Side Effects and Adverse Drug Reactions
Learn how to report side effects and adverse reactions to the FDA using MedWatch. Step-by-step guide for patients and healthcare providers on what to report, how to fill out the form, and why your report matters.
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- Celeste Farnell
- 1-12-25
- Health & Medicine
Adrenal Insufficiency from Corticosteroid Withdrawal: How to Recognize and Manage It
Stopping corticosteroids suddenly can cause adrenal insufficiency-a life-threatening condition. Learn the warning signs, how to taper safely, and what to do in an emergency.
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- Celeste Farnell
- 1-12-25
- Health & Medicine
Herbal Supplements and Drug Interactions: What You Need to Know for Safety
Herbal supplements can dangerously interact with prescription drugs, reducing effectiveness or causing toxic buildup. St. John’s wort, ginkgo, and goldenseal are among the riskiest. Most people don’t tell their doctors-and that’s a silent health threat.
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- Celeste Farnell
- 1-12-25
- Health & Medicine
Why Authorized Generics Look Different from Brand-Name Drugs
Authorized generics look different from brand-name drugs due to trademark laws, not because they're different in effectiveness. Learn why the color or shape changes - and why it doesn't affect your treatment.
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- Celeste Farnell
- 1-12-25
- Health & Medicine
Asthma Basics: Types, Triggers, and Inhalers vs. Oral Medications
Learn the different types of asthma, common triggers, and why inhalers are preferred over oral meds for most people. Understand how treatments work and what to do when symptoms won’t go away.
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