Category: Health - Page 2
How to Safely Dispose of Expired EpiPens, Inhalers, and Patches
Learn how to safely dispose of expired EpiPens, inhalers, and medicated patches to protect your family, workers, and the environment. Follow step-by-step guidelines based on FDA and DEA rules.
How to Appeal a Prior Authorization Denial for Your Medication: Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to successfully appeal a prior authorization denial for your medication with step-by-step guidance, real examples, and insider tips that boost approval rates to over 80%.
Fish Oil and Omega-3s: What the Evidence Really Says for Heart Health
Fish oil and omega-3s aren't a one-size-fits-all heart solution. Learn who actually benefits from supplements, which forms work, and why eating fish is still the best bet for heart health.
How to Coordinate Medication Plans After Hospital Discharge
After hospital discharge, medication errors are common and dangerous. Learn how to coordinate your meds with your doctor, pharmacist, and pharmacy to avoid mistakes, interactions, and readmissions.
False Drug Allergy Labels: How Testing Can Confirm You're Not Allergic
Over 95% of people labeled allergic to penicillin aren't truly allergic. Learn how testing can confirm if your allergy is real-and why getting cleared could save you money, reduce antibiotic resistance, and give you better care.
Eyelid Dermatitis: Common Cosmetic Allergens and How to Treat Them
Eyelid dermatitis is often caused by hidden allergens in cosmetics, nail polish, or hair products. Learn the top triggers, why patch testing is essential, and how to treat it safely without damaging your eyes.
How to Pack a Travel Medication Kit for Common Conditions
Learn how to build a practical travel medication kit for common issues like diarrhea, allergies, pain, and minor wounds. Includes expert-recommended meds, destination tips, and legal dos and don'ts.
Perioperative Management of Anticoagulants: How to Safely Manage Blood Thinners Before and After Surgery
Learn how to safely manage blood thinners before and after surgery with up-to-date guidelines on DOACs, warfarin, reversal agents, and timing protocols to prevent bleeding and clots.
How to Talk to Your Doctor About Reducing Unnecessary Medications
Learn how to talk to your doctor about reducing unnecessary medications safely and effectively. Discover proven strategies to initiate deprescribing conversations, connect medication risks to your daily life, and get a personalized plan to improve your health and independence.
Celiac Disease in Children: Growth, Testing, and Diet Adherence
Celiac disease in children often shows up as growth delay, not digestive symptoms. Early testing with tTG-IgA blood work and strict gluten-free diet can fully reverse growth problems. Most kids catch up in height within 18-24 months with proper management.
