Asthma & Lungs
The complete overview: what happens in the airways, types of asthma, diagnosis, rescue vs. controller treatment, and emergency warning signs.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 8 min read
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Asthma & Lungs
Wheezing is only part of the picture — nighttime cough, chest tightness, and reduced exercise tolerance can all signal inflamed airways.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Asthma & Lungs
Genetics, allergies, viral infections, smoke, cold air, occupational exposures — why asthma develops and what makes symptoms flare.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Asthma & Lungs
Six steps from staying calm and using your rescue inhaler to recognizing when a severe attack needs emergency care.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Asthma & Lungs
The green/yellow/red zone system explained — how a written plan helps you catch worsening asthma before it becomes an emergency.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Asthma & Lungs
Six steps to get the full dose into your lungs — shake, exhale, slow inhale with the press, ten-second hold, and when to use a spacer.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Asthma & Lungs
Breathing too fast, bad timing, skipping the breath hold, using an empty inhaler — the errors that keep medicine out of your lungs.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Asthma & Lungs
Nine steps for adults plus face-mask technique for children, cleaning instructions, and why spacers get more medicine to your lungs.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Asthma & Lungs
Frequent rescue-inhaler use is often the earliest sign of uncontrolled asthma. The warning signs and what to do about them.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Asthma & Lungs
One relieves symptoms in minutes; the other prevents them over weeks. Why many people need both — and what happens if you confuse them.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Asthma & Lungs
The cornerstone of long-term asthma control: how ICS medications work, why daily use matters, and how to prevent side effects.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Asthma & Lungs
Yes — and here's why. The one-minute habit that prevents oral thrush, hoarseness, and throat irritation.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Asthma & Lungs
Single Maintenance and Reliever Therapy: one ICS/formoterol inhaler for both daily control and quick relief — who benefits and why.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Asthma & Lungs
Why exercise triggers airway narrowing in some people, how it's diagnosed, and how athletes at every level stay active with EIB.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Back Pain & Spine
The complete guide: common causes, what helps at home, when imaging is actually needed, and the red-flag symptoms that need urgent care.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 8 min read
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Back Pain & Spine
Knee-to-chest, Cat-Cow, Child's Pose, hamstring stretch, and six more — with safe technique, hold times, and printable illustrated guides.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 8 min read
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Back Pain & Spine
Pelvic tilts, glute bridges, Bird Dog, Dead Bug, and walking — evidence-based strengthening to support your spine and prevent recurrences.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 8 min read
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Back Pain & Spine
Single and double variations step by step, with printable illustrated guides, common mistakes, and modifications for older adults.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Back Pain & Spine
Gentle spinal mobility with breath-coordinated movement — technique, breathing pattern, and when to avoid it.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Back Pain & Spine
The core-stability classic: proper form, breathing, easier and harder variations, and why quality beats repetitions.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Back Pain & Spine
Strong glutes take load off the lower back. Heel drive, hip alignment, progressions, and the mistakes that shift work to your spine.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Back Pain & Spine
The foundation of core control: a small, subtle movement that activates the deep abdominals and builds toward advanced exercises.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Back Pain & Spine
A relaxing stretch for the lower back, hips, and shoulders — with modifications for knees, pregnancy, and limited flexibility.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Back Pain & Spine
The McKenzie extension explained: centralization vs. peripheralization, who benefits, who should avoid it, and step-by-step technique.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Back Pain & Spine
A one-minute desk-break exercise for stiffness after prolonged sitting — no equipment, no floor, safe technique anywhere.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Diabetes & CGM
What your CGM measures, how to interpret glucose values and trend arrows, why patterns matter more than individual numbers, and when to confirm with a finger-stick.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Diabetes & CGM
Trend arrows show where your glucose is heading, not just where it is. How to interpret rising and falling arrows safely before meals, exercise, driving, and sleep.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Diabetes & CGM
Why Time in Range often tells your care team more than any single reading, how it relates to A1C, and small habits that improve it over time.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Diabetes & CGM
Interstitial fluid vs blood, physiologic lag, and why small differences between your CGM and glucose meter are expected — plus when they actually matter.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Diabetes & CGM
CGMs are highly accurate, but symptoms come first. The specific situations where a finger-stick check is the safest choice — and when it's unnecessary.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Diabetes & CGM
Step-by-step site selection, skin preparation, sensor placement, and the common mistakes that cause discomfort or early sensor failure.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Diabetes & CGM
Why sensors come loose, whether you can re-attach them, and practical ways to keep sensors secure through sweat, swimming, and exercise.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Diabetes & CGM
Overnight low alarms with no symptoms? How pressure on the sensor causes false lows, how to recognize the pattern, and how to avoid overtreating.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Diabetes & CGM
Why the timing of a glucose check matters, common target ranges, and how each reading tells a different part of the story.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Diabetes & CGM
The early-morning hormone surge behind high fasting glucose, other causes to rule out, and how a CGM helps sort them apart.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Diabetes & CGM
Carbohydrates, protein, fat, and fiber each change glucose differently. How to build balanced meals without giving up foods you enjoy.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Diabetes & CGM
Why aerobic exercise lowers glucose, intense workouts can raise it, and lows can arrive hours later — plus how to stay active safely.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Diabetes & CGM
Stress hormones raise glucose and disrupt healthy routines. How to recognize the pattern and manage diabetes during stressful times.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Diabetes & CGM
Why illness raises blood sugar even when you're not eating, when to check ketones, and the sick-day plan every patient should have ready.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Diabetes & CGM
Same meal, same routine, different numbers — the many factors behind daily glucose variability and why patterns beat single readings.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Diabetes & CGM
What the A1C measures, common categories and goals, why it differs from daily readings, and what can affect its accuracy.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Diabetes & CGM
Why your CGM's Glucose Management Indicator doesn't always match your lab A1C — and why neither number alone tells the whole story.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Diabetes & CGM
Why metformin is first-line for type 2 diabetes, its role in prediabetes, and what the research actually says about healthy aging.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 8 min read
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Diabetes & CGM
Who is most likely to benefit, what the prevention research shows, and why lifestyle changes still come first.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Diabetes & CGM
Nausea and diarrhea usually fade within weeks. Practical fixes — take with food, go slow, switch to extended-release — plus the rare risks.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Diabetes & CGM
Same medication, different release. Why extended-release often means fewer stomach side effects and once-daily dosing.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Diabetes & CGM
Blood sugar often improves within one to two weeks; A1C takes about three months. What to expect and why not to quit too soon.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Diabetes & CGM
When moderate drinking may be reasonable, who should avoid alcohol entirely, and how to reduce the risk of delayed low blood sugar.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Diabetes & CGM
Long-term metformin can reduce B12 absorption — and deficiency can mimic diabetic neuropathy. Who's at risk and when to test.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Diabetes & CGM
A normal A1C doesn't automatically mean you're done. When continuing, pausing, or stopping makes sense — and why never on your own.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Diabetes & CGM
How they work, blood sugar and weight effects, side effects, cost — and why they're often complementary rather than competitors.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 8 min read
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Diabetes & CGM
How targeting insulin resistance can improve menstrual regularity, ovulation, and metabolic health — and who's most likely to benefit.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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How-To Guide
Refrigeration rules, freeze and heat damage, travel storage, power outages, and how to tell if your medication can still be used.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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How-To Guide
Flying with injectables, hotel and road-trip storage, time zones, a packing checklist, and the mistakes that interrupt treatment.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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How-To Guide
Plateaus, normal fluctuations, dose titration, and the habits that get progress moving again — without changing your dose on your own.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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How-To Guide
Reduced appetite and “food noise,” how to stay nourished when portions shrink, and the signs you’re not eating enough.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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How-To Guide
Why protein comes first when appetite drops: sources, simple meals, strength training, and the signs of under-eating.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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How-To Guide
Protein, resistance training, sleep, and steady pacing — how to lose fat while keeping the strength that matters long-term.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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How-To Guide
Why dehydration sneaks up on GLP-1 therapy, early warning signs, practical drinking habits, and when to seek care.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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How-To Guide
Best injection sites, rotation, step-by-step technique, storage, common mistakes, and when to call your physician.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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How-To Guide
Why GLP-1 nausea happens, the foods and habits that help, hydration strategies, and the warning signs that need medical care.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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How-To Guide
Missed your weekly injection? When to take it, when to skip it, why you should never double up, and how to restart after a break.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Company Vision
Healthcare is evolving beyond one-time virtual visits. How continuous physician-led care, transparent pricing, and AI-supported healthcare create a better patient experience.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Company Vision
Why transparent pricing, physician-led care, and predictable monthly treatment plans help patients make informed healthcare decisions.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Company Vision
How YourMD combines physician-led care with proprietary AI (AskUnitedAI, Drug Intelligence) to improve patient education and streamline clinical workflows.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Company Vision
Why physician-led healthcare memberships can improve continuity of care, patient engagement, and long-term health outcomes.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Company Vision
Healthcare shouldn’t require multiple apps and disconnected services. How integrated physician-led care, AI, and medication intelligence create one connected experience.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Company Vision
How physician guidance, patient education, and responsible AI help patients become informed partners in their own care.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Company Vision
How connected healthcare combines physician expertise, patient education, secure technology, and responsible AI to improve access and continuity.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Company Vision
How physician-designed technology, AI-assisted documentation, and connected platforms help clinicians spend more time with patients.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Company Vision
Why YourMD builds its core technology in-house — and how a connected ecosystem beats a collection of disconnected applications.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Company Vision
A future where physicians remain at the center of care while intelligent tools quietly remove the obstacles that frustrate patients and clinicians.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Company Vision
Healthcare should be connected, transparent, physician-led, and intelligent. The promise behind everything YourMD builds.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Primary Care
Not every concern needs an urgent care visit. What can be treated online, what can’t, and how to reach a board-certified physician from home. Chat $20 · Phone $40 · Video $50.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Primary Care
How stable type 2 diabetes patients can refill metformin through telehealth, what your physician reviews before renewing, and when new labs are needed.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Primary Care
How to refill blood pressure medication through telehealth, why home readings matter, and when high numbers mean you need to be seen.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Primary Care
How stable patients can refill a statin through telehealth, what your physician reviews, and when a lipid panel or in-person care is needed.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Telehealth
When a virtual visit is the right choice, when you need in-person or emergency care, and how to pick the right visit type.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Telehealth
How Nevada residents can see a licensed physician online, what telehealth can treat, visit costs, and when to be seen in person.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Primary Care
How prescription options like varenicline, bupropion, and NRT work, and how physician-guided quitting is handled through telehealth.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Primary Care
How telehealth co-management supports your cardiology plan, tracks your weight and symptoms, and keeps heart failure stable between visits.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 8 min read
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Women's Health
What HSDD is, the FDA-approved and physician-directed options for low sexual desire in women, and how care can begin privately through telehealth.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 8 min read
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Longevity
What sermorelin is, how it differs from growth hormone, an honest look at the evidence, and why physician supervision and sourcing matter.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 9 min read
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Primary Care
A physician compares varenicline and bupropion - how each works, effectiveness, safety, and how the right choice is made.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Telehealth
Which medications can be refilled through telehealth, what a physician reviews before renewing, and where the limits are.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Telehealth
How Washington residents can see a board-certified physician online, what telehealth can treat, visit costs, and when to be seen in person.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Telehealth
How Oregon residents can see a licensed physician online, what telehealth can treat, visit pricing, and when to be seen in person.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Telehealth
How Wisconsin residents can see a licensed physician online, what telehealth can treat, visit pricing, and when to be seen in person.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Longevity
An honest, physician-minded look at BPC-157 - what it is, the real state of the evidence, and why supervision and sourcing matter.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Longevity
What NAD+ is, what the science supports, what remains speculative, and how to think about NAD+ injections with a clear head.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Vitality
What B12 and MIC injections are, who genuinely benefits, what the evidence supports, and why fatigue deserves a real evaluation.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Women's Health
How PT-141 works through the nervous system, who it may help, how it differs from ED pills, and why physician evaluation matters.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Longevity
What LDN is, what the evidence does and does not support for pain and autoimmune symptoms, and how to approach it thoughtfully.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Longevity
What methylene blue is, its legitimate uses versus the hype, and the real drug-interaction risks that make physician oversight essential.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Longevity
A clear breakdown of NAD+ and its precursors NMN and NR - what each is, how they relate, and how to choose with physician guidance.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Telehealth
How insurance works with telehealth, why some practices are self-pay, and how to think about cost, HSA/FSA, and value.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Primary Care
How telehealth manages type 2 diabetes - medications, lab review, and lifestyle support - and where its limits are.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Primary Care
How online hypertension care works, why home readings are the foundation, and what makes telehealth blood pressure management effective.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Primary Care
How online cholesterol care works - risk assessment, lipid review, statin management, and lifestyle support.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Weight Loss
A physician compares the two leading GLP-1 medications with current data - while being clear the choice is an individual medical decision.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 8 min read
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Primary Care
“Can this be treated online?” A board-certified physician’s guide to which conditions telehealth can manage — women’s health, skin, respiratory, migraine — and when you need to be seen.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 9 min read
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Primary Care
Deciding where to seek care? When virtual care is appropriate, when an office visit is better, and when to go straight to the ER — with a quick at-a-glance comparison.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 8 min read
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Primary Care
Most pink eye isn’t bacterial and doesn’t need antibiotics. How to tell viral, bacterial, and allergic conjunctivitis apart — and when a photo consult can get you treated.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Primary Care
That burning feeling can’t wait three days for an appointment. How UTIs are diagnosed and treated online, with antibiotics sent to your pharmacy the same day when appropriate.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Women’s Health
Itching, discharge, discomfort — you shouldn’t have to explain it in a crowded urgent care. A private online visit gets prescription treatment sent to your pharmacy today.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Women’s Health
Bacterial vaginosis is common, treatable, and nothing to be embarrassed about. How it differs from a yeast infection, and when telehealth can help — judgment-free, discreet, fast.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Women’s Health
Pack running out and your doctor booked until next month? A quick online consult gets your refill sent to your pharmacy today — same pill, no gap, no office visit.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Primary Care
One of the most common STIs often has no symptoms — but it’s curable and easy to test for. Symptoms, complications, and how a confidential online visit can help. Nevada residents 18+.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 9 min read
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Primary Care
Most sinus infections are viral and don’t need antibiotics. Get an honest, evidence-based assessment of whether antibiotics will actually help — and a prescription when they will.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 8 min read
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Primary Care
Don’t ride out another one with drugstore pills that don’t touch it. Prescription migraine treatment, including triptans when appropriate, plus a plan for the next one.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 9 min read
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Primary Care
You feel the tingle — timing is everything. Antiviral medication started early can shorten the outbreak. Reach a physician quickly and keep a refill on hand for next time.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 6 min read
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Primary Care
When the drugstore shelf isn’t cutting it, a physician can prescribe stronger options. Answer a few questions on your schedule and get a prescription plan by the end of the day.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 8 min read
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Skincare
Still breaking out past your twenties? Prescription tretinoin and acne treatment from a physician, starting with an async photo consult. Skip the dermatology wait. Ages 18+.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 8 min read
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Skincare
Compare eczema, ringworm, poison ivy, cellulitis, hives, shingles, psoriasis, and contact dermatitis — with a quick symptom table and how to know when to seek care.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 10 min read
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Skincare
Itchy rash after hiking or yard work? Why the rash isn’t “spreading,” what actually works, and when a photo consult can get you prescription steroids.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Skincare
A circular, scaly rash that steroid creams make worse. How to tell ringworm from eczema, and how a photo consult gets you the right antifungal.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 8 min read
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Skincare
Itchy peeling skin between the toes, or thick yellow nails? They’re different infections with different treatments — and a photo consult can sort it out.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Primary Care
Runny nose, cough, congestion, or fever? A physician’s symptom-by-symptom comparison of the four most common causes — and when antibiotics don’t help.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 9 min read
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Primary Care
Most sore throats are viral and don’t need antibiotics. How to tell strep from a virus, when a strep test makes sense, and when to be seen.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 8 min read
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Primary Care
Some symptoms can wait; others can’t. A physician’s guide to the warning signs that need urgent care — and how telehealth helps you find the right level of care.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 9 min read
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Primary Care
Ear pain doesn’t always mean an infection — or antibiotics. Middle ear infection, swimmer’s ear, and allergy pressure, and when telehealth can guide you.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 7 min read
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Primary Care
Usually viral and self-limited — but sometimes not. Causes, hydration, the dehydration warning signs, and when blood or fever means you should be seen.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 8 min read
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Primary Care
Heading out on a cruise, flight, or road trip? Why it happens, prevention that works, and prescription options like scopolamine patches — sorted before you leave home.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 8 min read
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Weight Loss
Why sustainable weight loss takes more than diet and exercise — the hormones and biology behind it, and how physician-guided care (branded GLP-1s only) fits in.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 10 min read
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Men’s Health
“Low T” ads are everywhere — but many symptoms have other causes. A physician’s guide to real evaluation, testing, and when treatment actually helps.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 9 min read
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Men’s Health
One of the most common — and least discussed — men’s health concerns. The real causes, evidence-based treatments, and how a discreet telehealth visit can help.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 8 min read
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Weight Loss
A physician’s head-to-head on the two leading GLP-1 medications — how they differ, effectiveness, side effects, and how to choose. FDA-approved branded only.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 9 min read
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Women’s Health
Irregular periods, acne, unwanted hair growth, or trouble losing weight? A physician’s guide to polycystic ovary syndrome — diagnosis, treatment, and long-term health.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 9 min read
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Women’s Health
Skipped, unpredictable, or heavy periods? The common causes — from stress and thyroid to PCOS and perimenopause — and when a change in your cycle deserves evaluation.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 8 min read
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Women’s Health
Itching and thick white discharge, or a thin discharge with a fishy odor? They feel similar but need different treatments — a physician’s side-by-side guide.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · July 2026 · 8 min read
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Coming Soon · Phase 3 Data
28.7% mean body weight loss in TRIUMPH-4. A board-certified internist breaks down Lilly’s triple GLP-1/GIP/glucagon agonist, the NEJM data, and the FDA approval timeline.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · May 2026 · 12 min read
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Weight Loss
Every FDA-approved GLP-1: Wegovy, Wegovy HD, Zepbound, Wegovy Pill, and Foundayo. Clinical data, cost, and how to choose the right one.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · May 2026 · 10 min read
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Weight Loss
Two FDA-approved oral GLP-1s with different mechanisms. A physician compares clinical data, food restrictions, cost, and prescribing logic.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · May 2026 · 8 min read
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Weight Loss
FDA-approved April 2026. The first GLP-1 with zero food or water timing restrictions. Dosing, cost, and who qualifies.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · May 2026 · 7 min read
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Weight Loss
FDA-approved March 2026. 20.7% mean weight loss for patients who plateau on standard Wegovy. What to know about dysesthesia.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · May 2026 · 6 min read
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Weight Loss
Tirzepatide approved December 2024 for moderate-to-severe OSA. Up to 50% of patients no longer met OSA criteria after one year.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · May 2026 · 7 min read
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Weight Loss
A month-by-month timeline of what to expect on semaglutide, from Week 1 appetite changes through Month 12 maintenance.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · 2026 · 6 min read
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Weight Loss
What your doctor wants you to know about the GLP-1 shortage, 503A vs 503B pharmacies, and why YourMD prescribes only FDA-approved branded GLP-1 medications.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · 2026 · 7 min read
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Weight Loss
10+ evidence-based strategies to manage GLP-1 nausea, from dietary changes to prescription anti-nausea medications.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · 2026 · 5 min read
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Weight Loss
What to eat on semaglutide or tirzepatide to maximize results, prevent muscle loss, and minimize side effects.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · 2026 · 6 min read
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Men’s Health
Week-by-week timeline of daily tadalafil, from first dose through full therapeutic effect and BPH symptom relief.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · 2026 · 5 min read
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Men’s Health
How sublingual troches compare to standard tablets in onset time, bioavailability, food interactions, and convenience.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · 2026 · 5 min read
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Hair Loss
Why combination therapy works better than either alone, how to combine them, and what results to expect.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · 2026 · 6 min read
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Longevity
The most studied longevity drug in preclinical research. What the animal and early human evidence shows, and how physicians are using it off-label.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · 2026 · 8 min read
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Longevity
A 60-year-old diabetes drug that may slow aging. Review of the TAME trial, observational evidence, dosing, and what physicians think.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · 2026 · 7 min read
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Skincare
Why your skin gets worse before it gets better on tretinoin, how long the purge lasts, and evidence-based strategies to minimize it.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · 2026 · 5 min read
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Clinical Philosophy
YourMD takes an evidence-first approach to every treatment. Here’s why we say no more often than our competitors — and why that matters for your health.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · April 2026 · 5 min read
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Weight Loss
A physician explains the GLP-1 mechanism, STEP 1 trial data (14.9% weight loss), candidacy criteria, and what to expect month by month.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · May 2026 · 8 min read
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Weight Loss
22.5% average weight loss at the highest dose. A physician explains tirzepatide’s dual mechanism, SURMOUNT data, and how it compares to semaglutide.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · May 2026 · 8 min read
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Men’s Health
Duration, dosing flexibility, food interactions, side effects, and which is right for you — including the case for daily tadalafil 5 mg.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · May 2026 · 7 min read
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Hair Loss
How finasteride blocks DHT to slow male pattern hair loss, Phase 3 clinical results, realistic side effect risk, and who is a candidate.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · May 2026 · 8 min read
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Skincare
FDA-approved since 1971. How it works for acne and photoaging, the retinization period, and why it outperforms OTC retinol.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · May 2026 · 7 min read
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Vitality
NAD+ is one of the most searched wellness therapies of 2026. A board-certified internist separates the compelling cellular biology from the limited human trial data — and explains when a physician-supervised injection makes sense.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · June 2026 · 9 min read
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Hypertension
The 2025 ACC/AHA guidelines give telehealth a Class I recommendation for blood pressure control. A physician explains what that means for patients.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · June 2026 · 10 min read
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Peptide Therapy
Sermorelin stimulates your pituitary to produce growth hormone naturally — unlike HGH injections which replace it directly. A physician explains the clinical and regulatory difference.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · June 2026 · 10 min read
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Cardiology
High LDL has no symptoms until it causes a heart attack. A board-certified internist explains telehealth lipid management — labs, statin selection, non-statin options, and lifestyle changes that actually move the numbers.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · June 2026 · 9 min read
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Weight Loss
Coverage for GLP-1 weight-loss medications varies by plan, employer, and state. A physician explains the prior authorization process, what to do if denied, and how to use NovoCare and LillyDirect™ to reduce your cost.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · June 2026 · 8 min read
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Weight Loss
Wegovy lists at $1,349/month. Here’s what actually reduces your cost — the NovoCare savings card, LillyDirect™ Zepbound pricing, the truth about compounded semaglutide in 2026, and the open enrollment strategy most patients miss.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · June 2026 · 9 min read
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Telehealth
Internists manage hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol, thyroid, and preventive care. Here’s what a video visit with a board-certified internist covers, how to prepare, and when you still need to go in person.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · June 2026 · 8 min read
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Hair Loss
Female hair loss is underdiagnosed and undertreated. A board-certified internist explains androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, thyroid and iron deficiency, and which treatments have real evidence.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · June 2026 · 10 min read
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Weight Loss
Wegovy lists at $1,349/month. The NovoCare savings program brings this to $349 — or $199 for new starts. A physician explains every legitimate savings pathway including Foundayo™ and oral GLP-1 alternatives.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · June 2026 · 9 min read
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Women’s Health
PT-141 (bremelanotide/Vyleesi®) is the only non-hormonal FDA-approved treatment for HSDD. A physician reviews the Phase 3 RECONNECT trials, how it compares to Addyi, dosing, and side effects.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · June 2026 · 11 min read
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Hair Loss
Female pattern hair loss affects 1 in 3 women over 50 but is rarely treated with evidence-based medication. A physician explains finasteride in women — the evidence, the absolute pregnancy contraindication, and first-line options.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · June 2026 · 9 min read
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Telehealth
Most DTC telehealth uses NPs following protocols. A board-certified internist explains why ABIM training is different — and what that means when your case doesn’t fit a protocol.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · June 2026 · 8 min read
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Men's Health
FDA-approved for both ED and BPH, once-daily tadalafil 5mg reduces urinary symptoms and improves sexual function simultaneously. Complete guide to dosing, evidence, and what to expect.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · June 2026 · 7 min read
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Dermatology
Retinol is OTC and slow. Tretinoin is prescription-strength with decades of clinical evidence for wrinkles, acne, and hyperpigmentation. A dermatology-based breakdown of the evidence and how to start safely.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · June 2026 · 6 min read
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Weight Loss
Metformin is inexpensive, safe, and produces modest but real weight loss in non-diabetic patients — especially when combined with GLP-1s. Evidence review, realistic expectations, and who is a good candidate.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · June 2026 · 7 min read
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Diabetes Care
Ozempic (semaglutide) lowers A1C 1.5–2%, reduces cardiovascular events, and slows CKD progression. What the ADA 2026 Standards actually recommend, how to start, manage side effects, and get it covered.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · June 2026 · 9 min read
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Vitality
Glutathione is the body's master antioxidant. IV and IM injections bypass GI absorption limits. What the clinical evidence actually shows about skin brightening, detoxification, energy, and NAD+ synergy.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · June 2026 · 7 min read
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Women's Health
The 2025 NAMS position statement confirmed HRT is safe for most women under 60 and within 10 years of menopause. Estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone options, delivery methods, and how to start.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · June 2026 · 9 min read
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Weight Loss
Nausea is the #1 reason patients quit GLP-1s in the first 8 weeks. Ondansetron 4mg PRN is off-label but evidence-supported. Timing, dosing protocol, and when to escalate to dose reduction instead.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · June 2026 · 6 min read
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Weight Loss
The monthly headline price rarely tells the full story. A board-certified physician breaks down the two pricing models, every cost component, and 10 questions to ask any platform before subscribing.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · June 2026 · 10 min read
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About YourMD
A board-certified internist walks through every step between your intake and your prescription — the safety screens, contraindication hard blocks, physician review process, and exactly when and why we say no.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · June 2026 · 8 min read
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Getting Started
From creating your account to receiving your prescription — a step-by-step walkthrough of your first visit, what your physician reviews, what to have ready, and what happens after.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · June 2026 · 7 min read
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About YourMD
Compounded semaglutide was a legitimate option during the 2022–2024 shortage. It is not in 2026. The regulatory history, the FDA safety record, what changed, and why this is a permanent clinical policy.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · June 2026 · 8 min read
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Privacy & Security
HIPAA, encryption in transit and at rest, business associate agreements, your rights, what we will never do with your data, and what happens if a breach occurs — in plain language.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · June 2026 · 7 min read
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About YourMD
Board-certified internist, former lead hospitalist at Southwest Medical Associates (Optum/UHC), 10,000+ telehealth consultations, founder of United Medical Group and YourMD. The full background on the physician reviewing every prescription.
Dr. Teja Surapaneni · June 2026 · 9 min read
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