Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2
Evidence-Based Complementary Treatments for Medication Side Effects
Discover evidence-based complementary treatments like acupuncture and ginger that help reduce medication side effects such as nausea, fatigue, and pain-without replacing your prescribed treatment. Learn what works, what’s risky, and how to use them safely.
Probiotics and Gut Health: What the Science Really Says About Digestive Supplements
Probiotics can help with antibiotic-related diarrhea and pediatric infectious diarrhea, but only specific strains work. Learn which ones actually have scientific backing - and which ones are just hype.
Ginkgo Biloba and Blood Thinners: What You Need to Know Before Taking Both
Ginkgo Biloba may increase bleeding risk when taken with blood thinners like warfarin or aspirin. Learn the facts, the risks, and what experts really recommend before combining them.
Wearable ECGs for QT Safety: Real-Time Risk Detection
Wearable ECGs like the Apple Watch and KardiaMobile 6L now enable real-time QT interval monitoring, helping prevent life-threatening heart rhythms in patients on high-risk medications. This technology is transforming cardiac safety for both individuals and clinical trials.
Heart Valve Diseases: Understanding Stenosis, Regurgitation, and When Surgery Is Needed
Learn how stenosis and regurgitation affect heart valves, what symptoms to watch for, and when minimally invasive procedures like TAVR or MitraClip can save your life. Updated for 2025 with the latest treatment options.
Color Blindness: Understanding Red-Green Defects and How They're Inherited
Red-green color blindness affects 8% of men and 0.5% of women worldwide due to X-linked genetic inheritance. Learn how it works, why it's more common in men, and how people adapt daily.
Geriatric Medication Safety: How to Protect Elderly Patients from Harmful Drugs
Geriatric medication safety is critical as seniors face higher risks from common drugs. Learn how the Beers Criteria and new alternatives help reduce dangerous prescriptions, prevent hospitalizations, and improve care for older adults.
Mouth Taping for Sleep: What the Evidence Really Says About Safety and Effectiveness
Mouth taping for sleep has gone viral, but medical experts warn it's dangerous for people with undiagnosed sleep apnea. Learn what the science says about safety, effectiveness, and better alternatives.
Turmeric and Blood Thinners: What You Need to Know About the Dangerous Interaction
Turmeric supplements can dangerously increase bleeding risk when taken with blood thinners like warfarin or Xarelto. Real cases show INR levels spiking above 10, leading to life-threatening bleeds. Avoid turmeric supplements if you're on anticoagulants.
Kidney Failure Causes: How Diabetes, Hypertension, and Glomerulonephritis Damage Your Kidneys
Diabetes, hypertension, and glomerulonephritis are the top three causes of kidney failure. Learn how they damage your kidneys, how fast they progress, and what actually works to stop them - backed by science and real patient data.