Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2
Osteoarthritis: Understanding Joint Degeneration and Effective Pain Management
Osteoarthritis affects over 32 million Americans and is the leading cause of joint pain and disability. Learn how joint degeneration works, what actually relieves pain, and how to slow progression with proven lifestyle changes - not just pills.
Kava and Liver Health: Safety with Other Medications
Kava may help with anxiety, but it can cause severe liver damage-especially when mixed with medications. Learn which drugs are dangerous with kava, who's at risk, and safer alternatives.
Vertigo vs. Dizziness: What’s Really Going On in Your Brain and Inner Ear
Vertigo and dizziness are not the same. Learn the neurological and vestibular causes behind each, how to tell them apart, and what treatments actually work-backed by 2025 medical data.
HIV Medications with Statins: Safe Choices and Side Effects
Learn which statins are safe to take with HIV medications, which ones to avoid, and how to prevent dangerous side effects like muscle damage and kidney failure. Essential guide for people with HIV managing cholesterol.
How Conjugated Estrogens USP May Influence Autoimmune Diseases
Conjugated estrogens USP may worsen autoimmune diseases like lupus and Sjögren’s syndrome, while having mixed effects on rheumatoid arthritis. Learn how estrogen impacts immune function and what safer alternatives exist.
Physical Therapy for Pain: Exercise, Stretching, and Restoration
Physical therapy for pain uses exercise, stretching, and movement to reduce chronic pain without drugs. Proven methods include walking, tai chi, and targeted strength routines. Learn how to start safely and see real results in weeks.
Sick Day Rules for Diabetes: How to Manage Insulin, Hydration, and Ketone Checks When You're Ill
When you're sick with diabetes, managing insulin, hydration, and ketones is critical to avoid life-threatening complications. Learn the updated sick day rules for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, what to do when blood sugar spikes, and when to seek emergency care.
Lot Number Tracking: How the FDA Identifies Problem Batches in the Food Supply
The FDA uses traceability lot codes to quickly track contaminated food batches through the supply chain, cutting outbreak response time from weeks to hours. Learn how this system protects your food safety.
How to Ask About Side Effects vs. Allergies with Your Care Team
Learn how to clearly describe medication reactions to your care team-distinguishing side effects from true allergies to avoid misdiagnosis, unnecessary drugs, and higher healthcare costs.
Contrast Dye Reactions: Pre-Medication and Safety Planning for CT and X-Ray Scans
Learn how to safely prepare for CT and X-ray scans with contrast dye. Understand who needs premedication, what medications work, and how to avoid unnecessary risks based on the latest medical guidelines.