Tag: LDL cholesterol
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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Osteoporosis 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 FebAnti-IgE and anti-IL-5 biologics are transforming severe asthma care by targeting specific immune pathways. Learn how omalizumab, mepolizumab, and benralizumab reduce flare-ups, cut steroid use, and restore quality of life for those who don’t respond to standard treatments.
Published ON: 13 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 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 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 Feb