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How to Decide When to Replace Expired OTC First-Aid Medications

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How to Decide When to Replace Expired OTC First-Aid Medications

Learn which expired OTC first-aid meds are safe to use and which can be dangerous. Get clear, science-backed rules for checking, replacing, and storing your home first-aid kit to stay prepared for emergencies.

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Institutional Formularies: How Hospitals and Clinics Control Drug Substitutions

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Institutional Formularies: How Hospitals and Clinics Control Drug Substitutions

Institutional formularies control which drugs hospitals and clinics can substitute for prescribed medications. Learn how these policies work, their benefits, risks, and what patients need to know in 2026.

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Best Diets for Heart Health: Mediterranean, DASH, and Plant-Forward Eating Explained

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Best Diets for Heart Health: Mediterranean, DASH, and Plant-Forward Eating Explained

Discover the three science-backed diets-Mediterranean, DASH, and plant-forward eating-that lower heart disease risk, reduce blood pressure, and improve cholesterol. Learn how they work, how to start, and which one fits your lifestyle.

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Kombucha and Alcohol-Sensitive Medications: What You Need to Know Before You Drink

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Kombucha and Alcohol-Sensitive Medications: What You Need to Know Before You Drink

Kombucha contains trace alcohol that can interact dangerously with medications like metronidazole, antidepressants, and diabetes drugs. Learn what levels are risky, how to test homemade batches, and what to avoid.

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Nail Disorders: How to Tell Fungal Infections Apart from Psoriatic Changes

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Nail Disorders: How to Tell Fungal Infections Apart from Psoriatic Changes

Fungal nail infections and nail psoriasis look similar but need completely different treatments. Learn how to tell them apart, what tests doctors use, and what actually works - without wasting time or money.

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Cardiovascular Combination Generics: What Works, What Costs Less, and What to Ask Your Doctor

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Cardiovascular Combination Generics: What Works, What Costs Less, and What to Ask Your Doctor

Cardiovascular combination generics combine multiple heart medications into one pill to improve adherence and cut costs. Learn which combos are available, how much they save, and what to ask your doctor.

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Antiretroviral Generics in Africa: How Local Production Is Transforming HIV Treatment Access

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Antiretroviral Generics in Africa: How Local Production Is Transforming HIV Treatment Access

African-made antiretroviral generics are transforming HIV treatment access, reducing dependence on imports and building local health sovereignty. With WHO-prequalified drugs like TLD now produced in Kenya and long-acting injections rolling out, the continent is taking control of its own health future.

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