Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2
How to Prepare for Medication Needs during Pilgrimages and Treks
Prepare for high-altitude pilgrimages and treks with the right medications, storage tips, and medical checks to prevent altitude sickness and emergencies. Learn what to pack, what to avoid, and how to stay safe.
Corticosteroid Injections for Joint Pain: What They Do, How Long They Last, and When to Avoid Them
Corticosteroid injections reduce joint inflammation and pain quickly, often within days. But they don't fix the underlying damage. Learn how long they last, who benefits most, and the risks of repeated use.
Multiple Myeloma: Understanding Bone Disease and the New Treatments Changing Outcomes
Multiple myeloma causes severe bone damage in over 80% of patients. Learn how new drugs like romosozumab and denosumab are changing treatment-from preventing bone loss to actually rebuilding bone-and what this means for patients’ quality of life.
Lower GI Bleeding: What You Need to Know About Diverticula and Angiodysplasia
Lower GI bleeding is often caused by diverticula or angiodysplasia, especially in older adults. Learn how these conditions differ, how doctors diagnose them, and what treatments actually work.
Skin of Color Dermatology: Managing Hyperpigmentation and Keloids
Hyperpigmentation and keloids are common, distressing skin conditions in people with darker skin tones. Learn what causes them, how to treat them safely, and why sunscreen is non-negotiable.
Single-Sided Deafness: CROS and Bone-Anchored Hearing Options Explained
Learn how CROS and bone-anchored hearing devices help people with single-sided deafness. Compare costs, benefits, risks, and real-world performance to find the best solution for your hearing needs.
Dry Eye Management from Medications: Lubricants and Humidifiers
Dry eye disease affects millions, often worsened by common medications. Learn how lubricants like Miebo, Restasis, and Xiidra work, why humidifiers help, and what really works based on real patient results and clinical data.
Type 2 Diabetes: Understanding Insulin Resistance and Metabolic Syndrome
Insulin resistance drives type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Learn how they connect, who's at risk, and what actually works to reverse them-not just manage them.
Hyponatremia and Hypernatremia in Kidney Disease: What You Need to Know
Hyponatremia and hypernatremia are common, dangerous complications in kidney disease. Learn how fluid balance, diet, and medications affect sodium levels-and what you can do to stay safe.
Sun Protection: How to Prevent Photosensitivity Side Effects
Learn how to prevent painful sun reactions if you have photosensitivity. Discover the best sun protection methods, what medications trigger reactions, and how to build a daily routine that actually works.