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Epigastric Pain and Gastroenteritis: What It Feels Like and How to Treat It

Epigastric Pain and Gastroenteritis: What It Feels Like and How to Treat It

Finnegan O'Sullivan Nov 18 10

Epigastric pain from gastroenteritis feels like a burning or cramping ache under the ribs. Learn the real causes, how to treat it at home, when to see a doctor, and how to prevent it from coming back.

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Herbal Supplements That Interact with Common Prescription Drugs

Herbal Supplements That Interact with Common Prescription Drugs

Finnegan O'Sullivan Nov 17 13

Certain herbal supplements like ginkgo biloba and St. John’s Wort can dangerously interact with common prescription drugs, increasing bleeding risk, reducing medication effectiveness, or causing life-threatening side effects. Know which ones to avoid.

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Postpartum Depression Treatment: Safe Antidepressants During Breastfeeding and Their Side Effects

Postpartum Depression Treatment: Safe Antidepressants During Breastfeeding and Their Side Effects

Finnegan O'Sullivan Nov 15 8

Learn which antidepressants are safest for postpartum depression while breastfeeding, their side effects on infants, and how to minimize risks. Evidence-based guidance for new moms.

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Pelvic Pain in Women: Understanding Endometriosis and Interstitial Cystitis

Pelvic Pain in Women: Understanding Endometriosis and Interstitial Cystitis

Finnegan O'Sullivan Nov 14 14

Chronic pelvic pain in women is often caused by endometriosis and interstitial cystitis-two conditions that overlap in symptoms but require very different treatments. Learn how to tell them apart and what actually works.

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Storing Medications Away from Children: Essential Safety Practices Every Parent Must Know

Storing Medications Away from Children: Essential Safety Practices Every Parent Must Know

Finnegan O'Sullivan Nov 9 10

Every year, 60,000 children under five end up in emergency rooms after swallowing medications. Learn the proven, science-backed steps to store medicines safely away from kids - including where to lock them, what to avoid, and how to handle emergencies.

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Morning Sickness Remedies: Safe OTC and Prescription Options for Pregnancy

Morning Sickness Remedies: Safe OTC and Prescription Options for Pregnancy

Finnegan O'Sullivan Nov 7 10

Safe and effective morning sickness remedies for pregnancy, including OTC options like vitamin B6 and ginger, and prescription treatments like Diclegis. Learn what works, what to avoid, and how to use them safely.

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How to Prevent Fungal Infections and When Ketoconazole Is Really Needed

How to Prevent Fungal Infections and When Ketoconazole Is Really Needed

Finnegan O'Sullivan Oct 29 9

Learn how to prevent fungal infections with simple daily habits-and understand when ketoconazole is actually needed versus safer, more effective alternatives.

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Cosmetic Procedures and Anticoagulants: Managing Bruising and Bleeding Risks

Cosmetic Procedures and Anticoagulants: Managing Bruising and Bleeding Risks

Finnegan O'Sullivan Oct 28 11

Learn how to safely manage blood thinners before cosmetic procedures. Discover which medications to keep, which to pause, and why stopping them can be more dangerous than keeping them.

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Preconception Medication Counseling: How to Adjust Drugs to Protect Future Babies

Preconception Medication Counseling: How to Adjust Drugs to Protect Future Babies

Finnegan O'Sullivan Oct 27 11

Preconception medication counseling helps women adjust risky drugs before pregnancy to prevent birth defects. Learn which medications need changing, why timing matters, and how to get the right care - even if you're not trying to get pregnant.

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Olmesartan for Migraine Prevention: Benefits, How It Works, and What to Expect

Olmesartan for Migraine Prevention: Benefits, How It Works, and What to Expect

Finnegan O'Sullivan Oct 22 15

Explore how olmesartan, a blood‑pressure drug, can reduce migraine frequency, its science, dosing, safety, and practical tips for patients seeking dual benefits.

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