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Weekend Weight Gain: How to Stop Calorie Creep and Prevent Regain
Weekend weight gain is a silent problem that derails long-term progress. Learn why calories creep up on weekends and how simple, science-backed habits can stop it-without giving up your favorite foods.
Blood Pressure Medication Safety in Older Adults: Managing Orthostatic Hypotension Risks
Many older adults on blood pressure meds experience dizziness when standing due to orthostatic hypotension. The solution isn't always reducing medication-it's choosing safer drugs like ARBs and ACE inhibitors, plus simple lifestyle changes.
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: Understanding Autoimmune Thyroid Disease and How to Manage TSH Levels
Hashimoto's thyroiditis is the leading cause of hypothyroidism in iodine-sufficient regions. Learn how TSH levels guide diagnosis and treatment, why symptoms persist despite 'normal' labs, and what really works for long-term management.
Retinal Vein Occlusion: Risk Factors and Injection Treatments Explained
Retinal vein occlusion causes sudden vision loss due to blocked blood flow in the eye. Learn the key risk factors like high blood pressure and diabetes, and how anti-VEGF and steroid injections can restore vision - plus what to expect during treatment.
Monitoring Your Health After Switching to Generics
Switching to generic medications is safe for most people, but some need to monitor their health closely. Learn which drugs require extra attention, how to track symptoms, and what to do if you notice changes after the switch.
Generic Drug Quality Standards: FDA Requirements and Testing Explained
Learn how the FDA ensures generic drugs are just as safe and effective as brand-name drugs through strict pharmaceutical and bioequivalence standards, manufacturing inspections, and testing protocols. Discover why generics save billions without compromising quality.
Antimalarial Medications: QT and CYP Interactions You Need to Know
Antimalarial drugs like hydroxychloroquine and artemether-lumefantrine can cause dangerous heart rhythm changes and interact with common medications. Learn which combinations are risky and how to stay safe.
Generic vs Brand Drug Prices: Complete Comparison Guide
Generic drugs work the same as brand-name drugs but cost up to 85% less. Learn why generics are safe, how prices drop with competition, and how to save money on prescriptions without sacrificing quality.
Quality by Design in Generic Drug Development: Modern Science-Based Approaches
Quality by Design (QbD) is now the standard for generic drug development, replacing outdated testing methods with science-based process control. Learn how QbD improves bioequivalence, cuts approval times, and saves millions-while ensuring consistent, safe medicines.
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 in use, the continent is moving toward self-reliance in medicine production.