Author: Graham Milton

Statins in Women: What You Need to Know About Sex-Specific Side Effects
Statins in Women: What You Need to Know About Sex-Specific Side Effects

Women experience different and often more severe side effects from statins than men. Learn about muscle pain, diabetes risk, gender bias in care, and what you can do to stay safe and in control.

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Fatigue in Autoimmune Disease: Causes and How to Manage It
Fatigue in Autoimmune Disease: Causes and How to Manage It

Autoimmune fatigue affects 98% of patients and is more disabling than pain. Learn the real causes - inflammation, mitochondrial dysfunction, and HPA axis issues - and what actually works to manage it.

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Fertility and Thyroid Health: What Your TSH Level Should Be Before Trying to Conceive
Fertility and Thyroid Health: What Your TSH Level Should Be Before Trying to Conceive

Before trying to conceive, your TSH level should be under 2.5 mIU/L to support fertility and reduce miscarriage risk. Learn why thyroid health matters, how to test and treat it, and what to do if you have Hashimoto's.

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Global Health Access: How Generics Are Changing Medicine in Low-Income Countries
Global Health Access: How Generics Are Changing Medicine in Low-Income Countries

Generics can cut drug costs by 80%, yet billions in low-income countries still can't access essential medicines. This is why-covering supply chains, policy failures, and real-world solutions.

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Tricyclic Antidepressants and Antihistamines: The Hidden Danger of Anticholinergic Overload
Tricyclic Antidepressants and Antihistamines: The Hidden Danger of Anticholinergic Overload

Combining tricyclic antidepressants like amitriptyline with first-gen antihistamines like Benadryl can cause dangerous anticholinergic overload-leading to confusion, memory loss, and increased dementia risk. Learn how to spot the danger and find safer alternatives.

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Rifampin and Hormonal Contraceptives: What You Need to Know About Breakthrough Ovulation Risk
Rifampin and Hormonal Contraceptives: What You Need to Know About Breakthrough Ovulation Risk

Rifampin can drastically reduce the effectiveness of hormonal birth control, leading to breakthrough ovulation and unplanned pregnancy. Learn why only rifampin - not other antibiotics - poses this risk, and what to do to stay protected.

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How to Time Antibiotics and Antimalarials Across Time Zones
How to Time Antibiotics and Antimalarials Across Time Zones

Learn how to time antimalarials and HIV meds across time zones to avoid dangerous gaps in protection. Get step-by-step advice, real traveler stories, and tools to stay on schedule while traveling internationally.

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How TRIPS Trade Agreements Shape Global Access to Generic Medicines
How TRIPS Trade Agreements Shape Global Access to Generic Medicines

The TRIPS agreement governs global patent rules for medicines, making it harder for developing countries to produce or import affordable generic drugs. This article explains how trade policies affect access to life-saving treatments.

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Insomnia: Why Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Beats Sleep Medications Long-Term
Insomnia: Why Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Beats Sleep Medications Long-Term

CBT-I is the most effective, long-lasting treatment for chronic insomnia - beating sleep meds in durability and safety. Learn how it works, why it’s recommended by doctors, and how to get started.

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OTC Cold and Flu Combinations: How to Avoid Dangerous Double Dosing
OTC Cold and Flu Combinations: How to Avoid Dangerous Double Dosing

OTC cold and flu combos may seem convenient, but they're a leading cause of accidental acetaminophen overdose. Learn how to read labels, avoid double dosing, and choose safer options.

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