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Apixaban and rivaroxaban are safe and effective for obese patients at standard doses. Dabigatran increases GI bleeding risk. Edoxaban needs caution in extreme obesity. No dose escalation needed.

Mixing antihistamines and alcohol can cause extreme drowsiness, impaired driving, and even life-threatening depression. Learn why even "non-drowsy" options like Zyrtec and Claritin are risky-and what safer alternatives exist.

Learn how to manage nausea and prevent weight loss during chemotherapy with practical, science-backed nutrition tips. Discover what to eat, what to avoid, and how to get enough calories and protein when your appetite is gone.

Teach teens to manage their own prescription meds with practical steps: build routines, use alarms and pill organizers, talk to doctors, prevent misuse, and gradually hand over responsibility before college.

Budesonide is one of the most cost-effective treatments for asthma and COPD, reducing emergency visits and long-term complications while saving patients money on avoidable care. Learn how this inhaled steroid delivers real value.