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Acupuncture for Pain: What Science Says About Traditional Needle Therapy
Acupuncture for pain is backed by solid science, especially for chronic back pain, osteoarthritis, and headaches. It reduces pain without drugs, has minimal side effects, and works better than placebo in clinical trials. Learn how it works and who benefits most.
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DTC prescription drug ads in the U.S. drive higher demand for branded medications, often overshadowing equally effective generics. Research shows ads increase prescriptions but also lead to inappropriate requests and higher costs. Learn how advertising influences patient decisions and healthcare outcomes.
Published ON: 6 FebOsteoporosis weakens bones, increasing fracture risk. Bisphosphonate therapy slows bone loss and reduces fractures. Learn how these treatments work, their benefits, risks, and alternatives for better bone health.
Published ON: 4 FebSubclinical hypothyroidism means elevated TSH with normal thyroid hormone levels. Should you treat it? The answer depends on your age, antibodies, symptoms, and risk factors-not just the lab number.
Published ON: 3 FebPatent exclusivity and market exclusivity are two separate legal tools that protect drug prices. Patents cover inventions; FDA exclusivity blocks generics using clinical data-even without a patent. Understanding the difference explains why some drugs stay expensive long after patents expire.
Published ON: 7 FebIBS causes recurring abdominal pain, bloating, and bowel changes. Learn the real symptoms, common triggers like food and stress, and proven medication options for IBS-D, IBS-C, and mixed types - plus non-drug strategies that work.
Published ON: 2 Feb