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Autoimmune Encephalitis: Recognizing Red Flags, Key Antibodies, and Effective Treatments
Nov, 21 2025

Autoimmune Encephalitis: Recognizing Red Flags, Key Antibodies, and Effective Treatments

Autoimmune encephalitis is a rare but treatable brain condition triggered by antibodies attacking neurons. Learn the red flags, key antibody types, and how early treatment can save lives and prevent long-term damage.

GLP-1 Agonists for Weight Loss: Real Benefits and Common Side Effects
Nov, 19 2025

GLP-1 Agonists for Weight Loss: Real Benefits and Common Side Effects

GLP-1 agonists like Wegovy and Zepbound offer powerful weight loss-up to 21% of body weight-but come with side effects like nausea and high costs. Learn how they work, who they’re for, and what to expect.

Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome: How to Recognize and Manage Withdrawal Symptoms
Nov, 19 2025

Antidepressant Discontinuation Syndrome: How to Recognize and Manage Withdrawal Symptoms

Antidepressant discontinuation syndrome can cause flu-like symptoms, brain zaps, dizziness, and nausea when stopping medication too quickly. Learn how to recognize, manage, and prevent withdrawal safely.

How Insurance Plans Use Generic Drugs to Lower Prescription Costs
Nov, 19 2025

How Insurance Plans Use Generic Drugs to Lower Prescription Costs

Insurance plans use tiered formularies, mandatory substitution, and step therapy to steer patients toward generic drugs, saving billions annually. But hidden PBM pricing practices can prevent patients from seeing the full savings.

Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy Risk from Immunosuppressants: What You Need to Know
Nov, 18 2025

Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy Risk from Immunosuppressants: What You Need to Know

PML is a rare but deadly brain infection triggered by the JC virus in people on immunosuppressants. Learn which drugs carry the highest risk, how to monitor for early signs, and what steps can save your life.

How to Ask for Alternatives if a Medication Is Not Working
Nov, 18 2025

How to Ask for Alternatives if a Medication Is Not Working

If your medication isn't working, you don't have to just suffer. Learn how to ask your doctor for alternatives with clear questions, symptom tracking, and smart preparation to get better care faster.

Alcohol and Medications: Dangerous Interactions and Health Effects
Nov, 17 2025

Alcohol and Medications: Dangerous Interactions and Health Effects

Mixing alcohol with medications can cause liver damage, respiratory failure, and death. Learn which common drugs are dangerous with alcohol, who's most at risk, and how to stay safe.

Generational Differences in Attitudes Toward Generic Medications
Nov, 16 2025

Generational Differences in Attitudes Toward Generic Medications

Generational attitudes toward generic medications vary widely, with older adults often distrusting them despite scientific proof of equivalence. Understanding these differences is key to improving drug access and adherence.

How to Use Behavioral Tricks to Build a Medication Habit
Nov, 14 2025

How to Use Behavioral Tricks to Build a Medication Habit

Learn simple, science-backed behavioral tricks to turn medication-taking into a seamless daily habit-no willpower required. Boost adherence with routine stacking, reminders, and identity-based motivation.

Bioequivalence of Combination Products: Special Testing Challenges
Nov, 13 2025

Bioequivalence of Combination Products: Special Testing Challenges

Bioequivalence testing for combination products like fixed-dose pills, topical creams, and inhalers faces unique scientific and regulatory hurdles that make generic approval slower, costlier, and more uncertain than for simple drugs.