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Authorized Biologic Alternatives: How Biosimilars Work Like Generics
Stuart Moore 16 November 2025 8

Authorized Biologic Alternatives: How Biosimilars Work Like Generics

Biosimilars are the closest thing to generics for complex biologic drugs. They're safe, effective, and can cut costs by up to 50%. Learn how they work, why they're not widely used yet, and what you should know if you're on a biologic medication.

How Support Groups Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes Every Day
Stuart Moore 15 November 2025 18

How Support Groups Help Manage Type 2 Diabetes Every Day

Support groups for type 2 diabetes offer real, lasting benefits by reducing isolation, improving motivation, and helping people stick with treatment plans through peer connection and shared experience.

Corticosteroids and Diabetes: How Steroids Cause High Blood Sugar and How to Manage It
Stuart Moore 14 November 2025 9

Corticosteroids and Diabetes: How Steroids Cause High Blood Sugar and How to Manage It

Corticosteroids like prednisone can cause dangerous spikes in blood sugar-even in people without diabetes. Learn how steroids trigger hyperglycemia, who's at risk, and how to manage it safely with insulin and lifestyle changes.

Immunodeficiency Red Flags: Recurrent Infections and What Doctors Look For
Stuart Moore 13 November 2025 12

Immunodeficiency Red Flags: Recurrent Infections and What Doctors Look For

Recurrent infections can signal an underlying immune disorder. Learn the red flags doctors look for, key lab tests, and how early diagnosis can prevent serious complications in children and adults.

Tinnitus Retraining Therapy: How Habituation and Sound Therapy Reduce Tinnitus Distress
Stuart Moore 12 November 2025 10

Tinnitus Retraining Therapy: How Habituation and Sound Therapy Reduce Tinnitus Distress

Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) helps your brain stop reacting to ringing in the ears through counseling and low-level sound therapy. Unlike masking, TRT rewires your brain's response-leading to lasting relief.

Caffeine Cutoff Times: When to Stop Coffee for Better Sleep
Stuart Moore 9 November 2025 15

Caffeine Cutoff Times: When to Stop Coffee for Better Sleep

Learn the science-backed caffeine cutoff time to improve sleep onset, reduce nighttime wakefulness, and boost sleep quality. Stop guessing-start sleeping better.

Probiotics with Antibiotics: Best Timing to Reduce Side Effects
Stuart Moore 3 November 2025 12

Probiotics with Antibiotics: Best Timing to Reduce Side Effects

Learn the right timing for taking probiotics with antibiotics to reduce diarrhea and gut side effects. Discover which strains work best, how much to take, and when to stop.

Exploring the Off-Label Uses of Primidone: What Doctors Are Prescribing It For Beyond Epilepsy
Stuart Moore 30 October 2025 16

Exploring the Off-Label Uses of Primidone: What Doctors Are Prescribing It For Beyond Epilepsy

Primidone is best known for treating seizures, but doctors increasingly use it off-label for essential tremor, anxiety, and nerve pain. Learn how this old, cheap drug works-and why it’s still effective when newer options fail.

How Azithromycin Works for Ear Infections: What You Need to Know
Stuart Moore 30 October 2025 11

How Azithromycin Works for Ear Infections: What You Need to Know

Azithromycin is a short-course antibiotic used for bacterial ear infections, especially when penicillin allergies exist or when amoxicillin fails. It's effective, well-tolerated, and improves compliance due to fewer doses.

Cumulative Drug Toxicity: How Side Effects Build Up Over Time
Stuart Moore 27 October 2025 8

Cumulative Drug Toxicity: How Side Effects Build Up Over Time

Cumulative drug toxicity happens when medications build up in your body over time, causing side effects that appear slowly - often after years of use. Learn how it works, who’s at risk, and what you can do to stay safe.