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Sick Day Rules for Diabetes: Insulin, Hydration, and Ketone Checks

Sick Day Rules for Diabetes: Insulin, Hydration, and Ketone Checks

Learn the essential sick day rules for diabetes: never skip insulin, hydrate properly based on blood sugar levels, and check ketones regularly to prevent dangerous complications like diabetic ketoacidosis.

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Workplace Accommodations for Medication Side Effects: What You Need to Know

Workplace Accommodations for Medication Side Effects: What You Need to Know

Workplace accommodations for medication side effects help employees stay productive while managing prescription drug impacts. Learn what’s legally required, common solutions, and how to navigate the process safely and fairly.

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Blood Pressure Targets: 120/80 vs. Individualized Goals for Better Heart Health

Blood Pressure Targets: 120/80 vs. Individualized Goals for Better Heart Health

Should your blood pressure target be 120/80 or something higher? New guidelines show individualized goals often work better than rigid numbers. Learn what's right for your age, health, and lifestyle.

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How to Childproof Your Home for Medication Safety

How to Childproof Your Home for Medication Safety

Accidental medicine poisoning is a leading cause of child injuries. Learn how to store medications safely, avoid dosing mistakes, and prevent kids from accessing pills with simple, proven steps backed by CDC and pediatric safety experts.

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Gestational Diabetes: How to Manage Blood Sugar During Pregnancy

Gestational Diabetes: How to Manage Blood Sugar During Pregnancy

Learn how to manage gestational diabetes through diet, exercise, and blood sugar monitoring to ensure a healthy pregnancy and reduce long-term risks for both mother and baby.

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TENS Therapy for Pain Relief: How Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Works

TENS Therapy for Pain Relief: How Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Works

TENS therapy uses gentle electrical pulses to block pain signals and trigger natural painkillers. Learn how it works, where to place the pads, which settings to use, and who benefits most - without drugs or side effects.

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Asthma During Pregnancy: Safe Medications and How They Protect Your Baby

Asthma During Pregnancy: Safe Medications and How They Protect Your Baby

Learn which asthma medications are safe during pregnancy and how uncontrolled asthma poses greater risks to your baby than the drugs used to treat it. Evidence-based guidance for moms-to-be.

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Thyroid Medications in Pregnancy: Dose Adjustments and Monitoring

Thyroid Medications in Pregnancy: Dose Adjustments and Monitoring

Thyroid medication doses often need to increase by 20-30% during pregnancy to support fetal brain development. Regular TSH monitoring every 4 weeks and proper pill timing are critical for healthy outcomes.

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Medication-Related Liver Damage: Signs You Can't Ignore and When to Get Help

Medication-Related Liver Damage: Signs You Can't Ignore and When to Get Help

Medication-related liver damage can be silent until it's life-threatening. Learn the early signs, which drugs are most dangerous, and exactly when to seek emergency help to prevent permanent liver injury.

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How Emotional Stress Triggers Intestinal and Vaginal Infections

How Emotional Stress Triggers Intestinal and Vaginal Infections

Explore how emotional stress weakens immunity, disrupts gut and vaginal microbiomes, and leads to infections, plus actionable steps to protect your health.

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