Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2

13 Jan 2026

Psoriasis as a Chronic Condition: Skin Care and Systemic Therapy

Psoriasis is a chronic, immune-driven condition affecting skin and overall health. Learn how skin care, phototherapy, and systemic treatments like biologics can manage symptoms - and why heart health, mental well-being, and daily habits matter just as much as topical creams.

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8 Jan 2026

How to Create a Medication Plan Before Conception for Safety

Learn how to safely adjust your medications before conception to protect your future baby's health. Discover which drugs to avoid, why folic acid is essential, and how to plan ahead for chronic conditions.

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7 Jan 2026

Epidural and Spinal Procedures on Anticoagulants: Understanding Hematoma Risks

Understanding the real risks of epidural and spinal procedures when on blood thinners. Learn exact timing rules, warning signs, and how to avoid spinal hematoma - a rare but devastating complication.

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6 Jan 2026

How to Use Travel Health Clinics for Pre-Trip Medication Planning

Learn how travel health clinics provide personalized medication plans for international trips, including malaria prophylaxis, vaccines, and emergency treatments-plus when to go, what to bring, and how to avoid common mistakes.

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5 Jan 2026

Monitoring During Immunosuppressive Therapy: Essential Lab Tests and Imaging for Safety and Effectiveness

Effective monitoring during immunosuppressive therapy requires regular lab tests and imaging to prevent rejection and drug toxicity. Learn which tests matter most and how emerging tools like TTV are changing patient care.

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4 Jan 2026

Nausea Medications in Pregnancy: Safe Options and Real Risk Profiles

Safe, effective options for pregnancy nausea include ginger, vitamin B6, and doxylamine. Avoid ondansetron unless absolutely necessary due to risks of cerebral palsy. Learn what works, what doesn’t, and how to build a step-by-step plan.

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3 Jan 2026

Diabetes and Heart Disease: How Medications and Lifestyle Together Lower Your Risk

Diabetes greatly increases heart disease risk, but combining GLP-1 RA medications like semaglutide with proven lifestyle changes can reduce cardiovascular events by up to 63%. Learn how the latest science is changing treatment guidelines.

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31 Dec 2025

Inhalers Explained: Rescue Inhalers vs. Maintenance Inhalers

Rescue inhalers give fast relief during asthma attacks, while maintenance inhalers prevent symptoms by reducing lung inflammation. Knowing the difference-and using each correctly-is critical to avoid dangerous mistakes and hospital visits.

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30 Dec 2025

Blood Thinners and NSAIDs: Why This Drug Combo Can Be Life-Threatening

Combining blood thinners with NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen can multiply your risk of dangerous internal bleeding. Learn why this common mix is life-threatening and what safer alternatives actually work.

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25 Dec 2025

Sugar Intake and Diabetes Medications: How Diet Affects Your Treatment

Sugar intake can make diabetes medications less effective, increase side effects, and raise the risk of dangerous blood sugar swings. Learn which foods to avoid, how low-GI foods help, and why diet is just as important as your prescription.

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