Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2
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.
Stroke and Recovery: Essential Rehabilitation Steps After Brain Injury
Stroke recovery isn't just about healing-it's about relearning how to live. Discover the science-backed rehab process that helps survivors regain movement, speech, and independence after brain injury.
Hand Hygiene: Evidence-Based Infection Prevention at Home
Hand hygiene is the most effective way to prevent infections at home. Learn the science-backed steps for washing hands properly, when to use soap vs. sanitizer, and how to protect your family with simple, low-cost habits.
Hip Pain: How Labral Tears and Arthritis Affect Movement - And What You Can Do About It
Learn how labral tears and hip arthritis interact, why movement matters more than rest, and practical ways to modify daily activities to reduce pain and delay surgery - without giving up the things you love.