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- December 7 2025
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- Colin Winthrop
Preventive Measures for Building Resilient Pharmaceutical Supply Chains
Learn how to prevent drug shortages by building resilient pharmaceutical supply chains with buffer stocks, regional manufacturing, AI, and dual sourcing. Discover proven strategies used by top manufacturers in 2025.
- December 6 2025
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Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Risk: How Breathing Problems Raise Blood Pressure and Heart Disease Risk
Sleep apnea dramatically increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and arrhythmias. This article explains how breathing pauses during sleep damage the cardiovascular system and what you can do to protect your heart.
- December 5 2025
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Air Travel With Ear Problems: Proven Equalization and Safety Tips for Flying Comfortably
Learn proven ways to prevent ear pain during flights with safe equalization techniques, effective tools like EarPlanes, and expert tips for adults and children. Avoid common mistakes and fly comfortably.
- December 4 2025
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Recent Legislative Changes to Substitution: 2023-2025 Updates
The 2023-2025 legislative changes to amendment substitution in the U.S. House have tightened control over how lawmakers rewrite bill language, favoring efficiency over open debate. Here's how the new rules work-and who they help or hurt.
- December 4 2025
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Hypothyroidism and Statins: How to Reduce Myopathy Risk
Hypothyroidism increases the risk of muscle damage from statins. Learn how to safely manage both conditions by optimizing thyroid levels, choosing the right statin, and monitoring for early signs of myopathy.
- December 3 2025
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How to Separate Household Chemicals from Medication Storage for Safety
Keep your medicines safe and effective by storing them away from household chemicals. Learn how to separate pills, cleaners, and toxins to prevent poisoning, degradation, and accidents at home.
- December 1 2025
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Dialysis Access: Fistulas, Grafts, and Catheter Care Explained
Learn how AV fistulas, grafts, and catheters work for dialysis, their risks, care routines, and why fistulas are the best long-term option. Make informed choices for your health.
- December 1 2025
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Medications and Athletes: How Common Drugs Affect Performance and Health
Performance-enhancing drugs may boost strength and recovery, but they carry serious, often permanent health risks-including heart damage, hormonal collapse, and mental health crises. Learn what athletes really risk when they turn to steroids, SARMs, and stimulants.
- December 1 2025
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How to Prevent Calcium Oxalate Kidney Stones with Hydration and Diet
Prevent calcium oxalate kidney stones by drinking 2.5+ liters of fluid daily, eating calcium with oxalate-rich foods, cutting salt, and avoiding grapefruit juice and soda. Evidence-based tips for long-term success.
- December 1 2025
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PCSK9 Inhibitors vs Statins: Side Effects and Outcomes
PCSK9 inhibitors and statins both lower cholesterol but work differently. Statins are affordable and proven, while PCSK9 inhibitors offer stronger LDL reduction with fewer muscle side effects - ideal for those who can't tolerate statins or need deeper cholesterol control.
- November 29 2025
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Pharmacy Reimbursement Models: How Laws Shape Generic Drug Payments
How federal and state laws shape how pharmacies get paid for generic drugs - and why your copay might be higher than the drug actually costs.
- November 26 2025
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Generic Drug Concerns: Separating Myths from Facts on Safety and Effectiveness
Generic drugs are just as safe and effective as brand-name versions for most people. Learn the facts about bioequivalence, manufacturing standards, and when to be cautious-plus how generics save billions in healthcare costs.