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Psoriatic Arthritis: How Skin Disease Triggers Joint Pain and What to Do About It
Psoriatic Arthritis: How Skin Disease Triggers Joint Pain and What to Do About It
Jan, 26 2026 Health and Wellness Caspian Lockhart
Psoriatic arthritis links skin psoriasis to joint pain, swelling, and damage. Learn the signs, how it differs from other arthritis types, why early treatment matters, and what works best to protect your joints.
Cochlear Implant Candidacy: Who Qualifies and What to Expect
Cochlear Implant Candidacy: Who Qualifies and What to Expect
Jan, 24 2026 Health and Wellness Caspian Lockhart
Learn who qualifies for a cochlear implant today, what the evaluation process involves, and how real people benefit from the device - with updated 2023 guidelines and outcomes data.
Esophageal Cancer Risk from Chronic GERD: Key Red Flags You Can't Ignore
Esophageal Cancer Risk from Chronic GERD: Key Red Flags You Can't Ignore
Jan, 23 2026 Health and Wellness Caspian Lockhart
Chronic GERD is the top risk factor for esophageal cancer. Learn the red flags, who’s most at risk, and what steps you can take to prevent it before it’s too late.
Valerian and Sedating Medications: What You Need to Know About Additive CNS Depression
Valerian and Sedating Medications: What You Need to Know About Additive CNS Depression
Jan, 22 2026 Health and Wellness Caspian Lockhart
Valerian may seem like a safe natural sleep aid, but combining it with sedating medications like Xanax, alcohol, or Ambien can cause dangerous CNS depression. Learn the real risks and what to do instead.
Cognitive Biases: How Your Beliefs Shape What You Say and Think
Cognitive Biases: How Your Beliefs Shape What You Say and Think
Jan, 21 2026 Health and Wellness Caspian Lockhart
Cognitive biases are unconscious mental shortcuts that distort how we process information, leading to flawed decisions. From confirmation bias to self-serving thinking, these patterns shape everything from healthcare diagnoses to financial choices-and they’re more powerful than most people realize.
How Generic Drugs Are Made: The Full Manufacturing Process Explained
How Generic Drugs Are Made: The Full Manufacturing Process Explained
Jan, 19 2026 Pharmacy and Drugs Caspian Lockhart
Generic drugs save billions in healthcare costs and make up 90% of U.S. prescriptions. Learn how they're made, tested, and approved by the FDA to match brand-name drugs - without cutting corners.
Tirzepatide for Weight Loss: How Dual Incretin Therapy Works and What to Expect
Tirzepatide for Weight Loss: How Dual Incretin Therapy Works and What to Expect
Jan, 18 2026 Health and Wellness Caspian Lockhart
Tirzepatide (Zepbound) is the first dual incretin therapy approved for weight loss, targeting both GLP-1 and GIP receptors to deliver up to 22.4% body weight loss. Learn how it works, what to expect, and how it compares to other weight-loss drugs.
Energy Drinks and Stimulant Medications: Blood Pressure and Heart Risks
Energy Drinks and Stimulant Medications: Blood Pressure and Heart Risks
Jan, 17 2026 Health and Wellness Caspian Lockhart
Energy drinks and stimulant medications like Adderall and Ritalin can dangerously raise blood pressure and heart rate, increasing the risk of heart attack, arrhythmias, and stroke-especially when used together. Learn the real risks and what to do instead.
CYP450 Interactions: How Grapefruit Affects Warfarin and SSRIs
CYP450 Interactions: How Grapefruit Affects Warfarin and SSRIs
Jan, 16 2026 Pharmacy and Drugs Caspian Lockhart
Grapefruit can dangerously interfere with warfarin and certain SSRIs by blocking CYP450 enzymes that break down these drugs. Learn which medications are at risk, why timing doesn't help, and what to do instead.
Antidepressants and Birth Control: What You Need to Know About Interactions
Antidepressants and Birth Control: What You Need to Know About Interactions
Jan, 15 2026 Health and Wellness Caspian Lockhart
Antidepressants and birth control can be safely used together for most women, but risks exist with certain medications. Learn which antidepressants interfere with birth control, how to spot side effects, and what alternatives to consider.