Archive: 2025/12

Tinnitus Retraining Therapy: How Habituation and Sound Therapy Help You Live With Ringing in the Ears

Barbara Lalicki December 31, 2025 Health and Wellness 9 Comments
Tinnitus Retraining Therapy: How Habituation and Sound Therapy Help You Live With Ringing in the Ears

Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) helps you stop reacting to ringing in the ears by retraining your brain through counseling and sound therapy. It’s not about silence - it’s about peace.

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Living With Fibromyalgia: How to Control Pain and Adjust Your Daily Life

Barbara Lalicki December 29, 2025 Health and Wellness 12 Comments
Living With Fibromyalgia: How to Control Pain and Adjust Your Daily Life

Learn practical ways to manage fibromyalgia pain through movement, therapy, and daily habits. No cure exists, but many find relief by combining exercise, cognitive behavioral therapy, and smart lifestyle adjustments.

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Evergreening: How Pharmaceutical Brands Stretch Patents to Block Generic Drugs

Barbara Lalicki December 28, 2025 Medications 16 Comments
Evergreening: How Pharmaceutical Brands Stretch Patents to Block Generic Drugs

Evergreening lets pharmaceutical companies extend patents on old drugs through minor tweaks, blocking generics and keeping prices high. Learn how it works, who does it, and why it hurts patients.

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Monitoring Antidepressant Efficacy vs Side Effect Burden: Patient Strategies

Barbara Lalicki December 27, 2025 Medications 9 Comments
Monitoring Antidepressant Efficacy vs Side Effect Burden: Patient Strategies

Learn how to track antidepressant effectiveness and side effects using simple tools like PHQ-9, daily mood logs, and therapeutic drug monitoring. Real strategies that help you know if your treatment is working-or if it's time to change course.

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Subscribe to FDA Safety Communications: Never Miss an Alert

Barbara Lalicki December 26, 2025 Medications 8 Comments
Subscribe to FDA Safety Communications: Never Miss an Alert

Stay safe by subscribing to FDA Safety Communications. Get real-time alerts on drug recalls, medical device failures, and food safety issues before they affect you or your loved ones.

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Pulmonary Hypertension: Recognizing Symptoms, Right Heart Strain, and Modern Therapy

Barbara Lalicki December 25, 2025 Health and Wellness 12 Comments
Pulmonary Hypertension: Recognizing Symptoms, Right Heart Strain, and Modern Therapy

Pulmonary hypertension is a serious condition that strains the right side of the heart. Learn the early symptoms, how doctors diagnose it, and the latest treatments that are improving survival and quality of life.

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Medications and Driving: How Common Drugs Impair Your Ability to Drive Safely

Barbara Lalicki December 24, 2025 Medications 10 Comments
Medications and Driving: How Common Drugs Impair Your Ability to Drive Safely

Many common medications - even over-the-counter ones - can impair driving as much as alcohol. Learn which drugs are dangerous behind the wheel, the legal risks, and how to stay safe.

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FDA Databases: How to Find Verified Medications and Spot Counterfeit Drugs

Barbara Lalicki December 22, 2025 Medications 14 Comments
FDA Databases: How to Find Verified Medications and Spot Counterfeit Drugs

Use FDA databases to verify your medications and spot counterfeit drugs. Learn how to check NDC codes, identify fake pills, and protect yourself from dangerous imposters.

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Prescription Delivery Services: How Generics Are Delivered to Your Door

Barbara Lalicki December 21, 2025 Pharmacy 11 Comments
Prescription Delivery Services: How Generics Are Delivered to Your Door

Prescription delivery services now make it easy to get generic medications at home-saving time, money, and stress. Learn how it works, who delivers, and why generics are the backbone of this growing system.

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OTC Hemorrhoid Treatments: When to Self-Treat and When to See a Doctor

Barbara Lalicki December 20, 2025 Medications 13 Comments
OTC Hemorrhoid Treatments: When to Self-Treat and When to See a Doctor

OTC hemorrhoid treatments can relieve pain and itching, but they don't cure hemorrhoids. Learn when to use them safely and when to see a doctor - especially if symptoms last more than 7 days or include bleeding or prolapse.

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Osteoporosis from Long-Term Corticosteroid Use: Prevention Strategies That Actually Work

Barbara Lalicki December 19, 2025 Medications 12 Comments
Osteoporosis from Long-Term Corticosteroid Use: Prevention Strategies That Actually Work

Long-term corticosteroid use can rapidly weaken bones, increasing fracture risk by up to 100% within months. Learn evidence-based prevention strategies - from calcium and vitamin D to bisphosphonates and exercise - that actually work.

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Quality by Design in Generic Drug Development: Modern Science-Based Approaches

Barbara Lalicki December 17, 2025 Medications 15 Comments
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 control. Learn how QbD improves bioequivalence, cuts approval times, and reduces costs-while avoiding common pitfalls.

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