Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2
Dec
Aspirin-Exacerbated Respiratory Disease: Understanding Asthma and NSAID Sensitivity
Aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD) causes severe asthma and nasal polyps in adults who react to NSAIDs like aspirin and ibuprofen. Learn the signs, why it's often missed, and how aspirin desensitization can change your life.
Dec
Pharmacogenomics Testing: How Your Genes Determine Which Medications Work for You
Pharmacogenomics testing uses your genes to predict how you'll respond to medications, reducing side effects and improving treatment success-especially for depression, heart disease, and pain management.
Nov
How to Use Your Pharmacy’s Consultation Service for Medication Safety
Learn how to use your pharmacy's free consultation service to catch dangerous drug interactions, reduce side effects, and save money on medications. Pharmacists are your best ally for medication safety.
Nov
Contaminants in Counterfeit Drugs: Hidden Toxins That Can Kill
Counterfeit drugs aren't just ineffective-they're often laced with deadly toxins like fentanyl, heavy metals, and antifreeze. Learn how these hidden contaminants kill and how to protect yourself.
Nov
Digital Therapeutics and Medication Interactions: What You Need to Know in 2025
Digital therapeutics are now FDA-cleared treatments that help patients take medications correctly. Learn how they work with drugs, where they fall short, and what you need to know in 2025 to use them safely and effectively.
Nov
Chronic Bronchitis vs. Emphysema: Key Differences in COPD and How They Affect Treatment
Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are two distinct forms of COPD with different symptoms, causes, and treatments. Understanding which one affects you can lead to better care and fewer hospital visits.
Nov
Medication Safety in Emergencies: What to Keep in Your Go-Bag
A medication go-bag ensures you have access to essential drugs during emergencies like floods, fires, or power outages. Learn what to pack, how to store it, and why 14 days of meds-not 7-is the real safety standard.
Nov
Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Gut Health: How Diet and Weight Loss Can Reverse It
Discover how diet and weight loss can reverse nonalcoholic fatty liver disease by healing the gut-liver connection. Learn what foods to eat, how much weight to lose, and why probiotics help - backed by science.
Oct
Torsades de Pointes from QT-Prolonging Medications: How to Recognize and Prevent This Life-Threatening Reaction
Torsades de Pointes is a life-threatening heart rhythm triggered by common medications that prolong the QT interval. Learn how to recognize the warning signs, which drugs are most dangerous, and how to prevent this preventable emergency.
Oct
GLP-1 Nausea: How Small Meals, Slow Titration, and Practical Fixes Can Help You Stick With Your Medication
GLP-1 nausea is common but manageable. Learn how small meals, slow dose increases, ginger, and fluid timing can help you stick with your medication without quitting. Proven tips backed by clinical data.