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High Cholesterol: What You Need to Know About Hypercholesterolemia
High cholesterol, or hypercholesterolemia, is a silent threat that can lead to heart disease and stroke. Learn what causes it, how to test for it, and the real treatments-from statins to new gene therapies-that can save your life.
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Published ON: 1 FebOpioid-induced adrenal insufficiency is a rare but deadly side effect of long-term opioid use. It suppresses cortisol production, leading to fatigue, low blood pressure, and life-threatening crises under stress. Diagnosis is simple, treatment works, and awareness can prevent death.
Published ON: 17 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 Feb