Archive: 2026/02

Monitoring While on Statins: Lab Tests and Safety Considerations

Monitoring While on Statins: Lab Tests and Safety Considerations

  • Feb, 20 2026
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Learn the real lab tests needed while on statins - and which ones are unnecessary. Get clear, evidence-based guidance on liver checks, muscle monitoring, and when to worry.

Diet and Autoimmunity: Evidence for Anti-Inflammatory Eating Patterns

Diet and Autoimmunity: Evidence for Anti-Inflammatory Eating Patterns

  • Feb, 18 2026
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Anti-inflammatory eating patterns like the Mediterranean, AIP, and plant-based diets show strong evidence for reducing autoimmune symptoms. Learn what works, what doesn’t, and how to start today.

Next-Generation GLP-1 Agents: Safety Profiles and Side Effects

Next-Generation GLP-1 Agents: Safety Profiles and Side Effects

  • Feb, 11 2026
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Next-generation GLP-1 agents like retatrutide and orforglipron offer powerful weight loss but come with new safety concerns. Learn about side effects, muscle loss, compounded drug risks, and what to expect in 2026.

ADHD: Stimulants, Non-Stimulants, and Behavioral Strategies

ADHD: Stimulants, Non-Stimulants, and Behavioral Strategies

  • Feb, 9 2026
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ADHD treatment combines stimulants, non-stimulants, and behavioral strategies to improve focus, reduce impulsivity, and build daily skills. Learn how each option works, their side effects, and what really helps long-term.

Euglycemic DKA: Emergency Recognition and Treatment for SGLT2 Inhibitor Users

Euglycemic DKA: Emergency Recognition and Treatment for SGLT2 Inhibitor Users

  • Feb, 5 2026
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EDKA is a dangerous condition where high ketones occur despite normal blood sugar, often in people on SGLT2 inhibitor diabetes drugs. Unlike traditional DKA, it's hard to spot because glucose levels don't spike. Symptoms like nausea and vomiting can be mistaken for other issues. Immediate ketone testing and emergency care are critical. Patients must check ketones during illness, even with normal glucose.

Consumer Language Guides: Simplifying Generic Drug Information for Patients

Consumer Language Guides: Simplifying Generic Drug Information for Patients

  • Feb, 4 2026
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Consumer language guides translate complex generic drug details into plain language, helping patients understand safety, efficacy, and cost savings. Learn how these tools address misconceptions and improve medication adherence.

Tinnitus Retraining Therapy: How Habituation and Sound Therapy Reduce Tinnitus Distress

Tinnitus Retraining Therapy: How Habituation and Sound Therapy Reduce Tinnitus Distress

  • Feb, 3 2026
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Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT) uses habituation and sound therapy to retrain the brain's response to tinnitus, reducing distress without eliminating the sound. With 80% success rates when properly delivered, it's one of the most effective evidence-based treatments available.

Stimulants and Cardiac Arrhythmias: How to Assess Risk and Find Safer Alternatives

Stimulants and Cardiac Arrhythmias: How to Assess Risk and Find Safer Alternatives

  • Feb, 2 2026
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Stimulants for ADHD can improve focus but carry small but real risks of heart rhythm problems. Learn who’s at risk, how doctors assess it, and what safer alternatives exist.

Parasitic Infections: Giardia, Pinworms, and How to Treat Them Effectively

Parasitic Infections: Giardia, Pinworms, and How to Treat Them Effectively

  • Feb, 1 2026
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Giardia and pinworms are common but often misunderstood parasitic infections. Learn how they spread, what symptoms to watch for, and the most effective treatments - plus how to stop them from coming back.