Archive: 2026/01 - Page 2

Chronic Cough Workup: How to Diagnose GERD, Asthma, and Postnasal Drip

Chronic cough lasting over 8 weeks is usually caused by GERD, asthma, or postnasal drip. Learn the step-by-step diagnostic workup that works - without unnecessary scans or meds - and how to find relief in weeks, not years.

Statin Interactions That Increase Myopathy Risk: What You Need to Know

Statins reduce heart attack risk but can cause muscle damage when combined with certain drugs. Learn which statins and medications raise myopathy risk, how to spot symptoms, and safer alternatives.

Dry Eye Management from Medications: Lubricants and Humidifiers

Learn how to manage dry eye symptoms with lubricants and humidifiers. Discover which eye drops work best, why humidifiers help, and how to combine treatments for real relief.

Renal Ultrasound and Imaging: How to Evaluate Kidney Obstruction and Size

Renal ultrasound is the safest, fastest way to check for kidney obstruction and measure kidney size. Learn how doctors use size, blood flow, and hydronephrosis to diagnose blockages without radiation.

PCOS and Weight: How Insulin Resistance Drives Fat Gain and What to Eat

PCOS makes weight loss harder due to insulin resistance. Learn how diet, timing, and movement can break the cycle of fat storage, cravings, and hormonal imbalance-without extreme diets.

Low Back Pain: Acute vs. Chronic and What Physical Therapy Really Delivers

Learn the key differences between acute and chronic low back pain, how physical therapy works for each, and why timing is everything for recovery. Real outcomes, real data, no fluff.

How to Safely Dispose of Unused Opioids to Prevent Misuse and Overdose

Learn how to safely dispose of unused opioids using take-back programs, deactivation pouches, or FDA-approved household methods to prevent misuse, accidental overdoses, and protect your family and community.

Appetite Changes from Medication: Why They Happen and How to Manage

Medications can significantly increase or decrease your appetite, leading to weight gain or loss. Learn why this happens, which drugs are most likely to cause it, and how to manage it safely with diet, lifestyle, and medical support.

SSRIs with NSAIDs: How This Common Medication Combo Raises GI Bleeding Risk and What to Do

Combining SSRIs and NSAIDs significantly raises the risk of dangerous gastrointestinal bleeding. Learn why this common drug combo is risky, who’s most vulnerable, and what steps to take to stay safe - including safer pain relief options and when to use protective medication.

Shortage mitigation strategies: what health systems are doing to fight drug shortages

Health systems are using AI, regional sharing, alternative formulations, and care redesign to combat drug shortages. Here’s what’s working-and what’s still failing-in 2025.