Category: Health - Page 4
Medications During Menopause: Understanding Hormone-Related Side Effect Changes
Menopause changes how your body responds to medications. Learn how hormone therapy affects side effects, what risks are real, and which alternatives actually work-without the fear or hype.
Packing Medications for Air Travel: Best Practices for Safety
Learn how to pack medications safely for air travel with TSA-approved tips for liquids, insulin, injections, and international flights. Avoid delays and protect your meds from heat, cold, and security issues.
REM Sleep Behavior Disorder: Medications and Neurological Assessment
REM sleep behavior disorder involves acting out dreams during sleep and is often an early sign of Parkinson’s or dementia. Melatonin and clonazepam are common treatments, but safety modifications and neurological monitoring are essential.
Radiation Therapy: How Radiation Destroys Cancer Cells at the DNA Level
Radiation therapy kills cancer cells by shattering their DNA, triggering cell death through direct damage, oxidative stress, and immune activation. Understanding these mechanisms is changing how we combine radiation with immunotherapy and targeted drugs.
Allergic Rhinitis Management: How to Handle Seasonal and Year-Round Allergies
Learn how to manage seasonal and year-round allergic rhinitis with proven treatments like nasal corticosteroids, antihistamines, and immunotherapy. Discover what actually works, how to use it right, and when to seek specialist care.
Crohn’s Disease: Managing Chronic Inflammation with Biologic Therapy
Biologic therapy has transformed Crohn’s disease management by targeting inflammation at its source. Learn how these drugs work, who benefits most, their costs, risks, and what to expect in real life.
Older Adults on SSRIs: How to Prevent Hyponatremia and Falls
SSRIs help many older adults with depression, but they increase the risk of hyponatremia and falls. Learn how to prevent these dangerous side effects with testing, safer meds, and early symptom recognition.
Echinacea and Immunosuppressants: Why Mixing Them Can Be Dangerous
Echinacea may seem like a harmless immune booster, but for people on immunosuppressants, it can trigger rejection or disease flare-ups. Learn why this popular herb conflicts with transplant and autoimmune medications.
Green Coffee Extract and Stimulant Medications: What You Need to Know About Blood Pressure Risks
Green coffee extract may lower blood pressure, but when combined with stimulant medications like Adderall or Ritalin, it can cause dangerous fluctuations. Learn why experts warn against mixing them.
Medication Safety for People with Low Vision or Hearing Loss: Practical Steps to Prevent Errors
People with low vision or hearing loss face serious risks when taking medication. Learn practical, proven steps to prevent errors-from large-print labels to talking pill dispensers-and how to demand safer care from pharmacies.
Gallstones and Mental Health: Coping with the Stress
Feb, 19 2025