How Can I Tell If My Antidepressants Are Working?
A guide to help you understand when an antidepressant is (or isn’t) doing its job and how to discuss your progress with your doctor.
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Why “Inappropriate” Treatment for UTIs Is So Common
Too often, experts worry, antibiotics prescribed for "uncomplicated" UTIs are unnecessarily strong, or even just unnecessary.
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Do Primary Care Providers Prescribe Meds for Mental Health?
Or is it essential to see a psychiatrist? The answer depends on the condition in question and how it's treated, among other factors.
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Teaching the Nose How to Smell Again
Olfactory training is helping some COVID survivors regain their sense of smell.
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How to Get Better at Taking Medication
What does "take with food" actually mean? What should you do if you miss a dose? Here's a guide to navigating common medication issues before they happen.
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What’s ‘Clean Medicine’?
The main difference between standard over-the-counter drugs and the "clean" version has to do with inactive ingredients. Here's what to know.
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A Clinical Trial, Where You’re the Only Participant
Personalized trials, which promise patients individually tailored treatment plans, aren't widely available yet. Will they ever be?
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What’s the Opposite of the Placebo Effect?
A health psychologist discusses the 'nocebo' effect and the power of expectation.
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