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Discover how daily movement like walking, standing, and climbing stairs-known as NEAT-burns more calories than you think. Learn how step counts really work and how to use them for smarter weight management.

Learn how to safely check for drug interactions at home using trusted free tools. Avoid dangerous combos between prescriptions, OTC meds, and supplements with step-by-step guidance and expert-backed tips.

Learn how to prepare for your Medicare Annual Medication Review to catch dangerous drug interactions, save money, and improve your health. Step-by-step guide for seniors on what to bring, what to ask, and what happens next.

Vitamin E may seem harmless, but when taken with warfarin, high doses can increase bleeding risk-even without raising INR levels. Learn what doses are dangerous and what to do if you're on anticoagulant therapy.

Updated FDA guidelines in 2025 require clearer food labels for allergens like milk, eggs, and sesame. Hidden allergens in meat, alcohol, and shellfish still pose risks. Know what's changed-and what's not-so you can eat safely.

The 180-day exclusivity rule under the Hatch-Waxman Act gives the first generic drug company to challenge a patent a temporary monopoly, shaping drug prices and market entry. But delays and loopholes often block competition.

Depression is treatable with medications, therapy, and lifestyle changes. Learn what works based on severity, how long treatments take, and why combining approaches gives the best results.

Mixing alcohol with medications can cause deadly interactions, from liver failure to stopped breathing. Learn which drugs are most dangerous, who’s at risk, and how to stay safe.

Learn how to tell cold sores and pimples apart based on location, sensation, and appearance. Discover the right treatments for each and avoid common mistakes that worsen symptoms.

First-generation antihistamines like Benadryl cause severe drowsiness and anticholinergic side effects that can impair cognition, increase dementia risk, and affect daily function. Learn why they're risky - and what to use instead.

Clinical outcomes data confirms generic drugs are as effective and safe as brand-name medications. Providers should trust the evidence: generics save billions without compromising care.

Narcolepsy with cataplexy is a rare neurological disorder causing uncontrollable sleepiness and sudden muscle weakness. Diagnosis requires sleep studies and CSF testing. Sodium oxybate is the only treatment proven to reduce both symptoms effectively.