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Vasculitis: Understanding Autoimmune Inflammation of Blood Vessels

By Gemma Mondragon

On Dec, 1 2025

Vasculitis is a rare autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks blood vessels, causing inflammation and reduced blood flow. It can affect organs like the kidneys, lungs, and brain. Early diagnosis and treatment with steroids and immunosuppressants can prevent permanent damage.

Health and Wellness

Generalized Anxiety Disorder: SSRIs, Benzodiazepines, and CBT Explained

By Alan Legaspi

On Nov, 29 2025

Learn how SSRIs, benzodiazepines, and CBT treat generalized anxiety disorder-what works, what doesn’t, and how to choose the best path for long-term recovery.

Medications

Double-Checking Medication Strength and Quantity Before Leaving the Pharmacy

By Alan Legaspi

On Nov, 27 2025

Double-checking medication strength and quantity before leaving the pharmacy prevents life-threatening dosing errors. Learn how to spot common mistakes, read labels correctly, and use the right dosing tools to keep yourself and your loved ones safe.

Health and Wellness

Vertigo vs. Dizziness: What’s Really Going On in Your Brain and Inner Ear

By Gemma Mondragon

On Nov, 26 2025

Vertigo and dizziness are often confused, but they have very different causes. Learn how to tell them apart, what’s really happening in your brain and inner ear, and what treatments actually work.

Medications

SNRI Medications and Side Effects: Venlafaxine, Duloxetine, and Others

By Gemma Mondragon

On Nov, 25 2025

SNRIs like venlafaxine and duloxetine treat depression and chronic pain by boosting serotonin and norepinephrine. Learn how they work, their side effects, and how they compare to other antidepressants.

Medications

Statin-Induced Muscle Pain: Understanding Myalgia and Myositis

By Alan Legaspi

On Nov, 24 2025

Statin-induced muscle pain isn't just a side effect-it can be myalgia, myositis, or a rare autoimmune condition called SAAM. Learn the differences, who's at risk, and what to do if your muscles hurt on statins.

Medications

Using Copay Cards Safely: Access Without Compromising Care

By Gemma Mondragon

On Nov, 23 2025

Copay cards can make expensive medications affordable - but only if you know how they work. Learn how accumulator programs hide the true cost and how to protect your care without getting blindsided.

Skincare

Rosacea Facial Flushing and Topical Antibiotic Treatment: What Works and What Doesn’t

By Gemma Mondragon

On Nov, 22 2025

Rosacea causes persistent facial flushing and bumps. Topical antibiotics like ivermectin and metronidazole reduce inflammation and clear lesions-but they take weeks to work and don’t fix redness. Learn what actually works, what doesn’t, and how to manage it right.

Medications

Bupropion vs SSRIs: Side Effects Compared for Real-World Use

By Alan Legaspi

On Nov, 21 2025

Bupropion and SSRIs both treat depression, but their side effects differ sharply. Learn which one is better for sexual function, weight, energy, and anxiety-backed by clinical data and real patient experiences.

Health and Wellness

Occupational Lung Diseases: Silicosis, Asbestosis, and How to Prevent Them

By Alan Legaspi

On Nov, 20 2025

Silicosis and asbestosis are preventable lung diseases caused by workplace dust and fibers. Learn how they develop, why they're still killing workers today, and what real prevention looks like - from engineering controls to health monitoring.

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