Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2

Uremic Symptoms: Nausea, Itch, and When to Start Dialysis
Uremic Symptoms: Nausea, Itch, and When to Start Dialysis
Uremic symptoms like nausea and itching signal dangerous toxin buildup in advanced kidney disease. Learn when to start dialysis, how to manage symptoms, and why waiting too long can be life-threatening.
Non-Opioid Pain Management: Proven Alternatives That Actually Work
Non-Opioid Pain Management: Proven Alternatives That Actually Work
Discover proven, science-backed alternatives to opioids for chronic pain - from exercise and CBT to new medications like suzetrigine. Safer, effective, and designed to help you live better.
Hand Hygiene: Evidence-Based Infection Prevention at Home
Hand Hygiene: Evidence-Based Infection Prevention at Home
Hand hygiene is the most effective way to prevent infections at home. Learn the science-backed 6-step washing technique, when to use sanitizer, common mistakes, and how to make it stick for your whole family.
How TRIPS Treaty Obligations Limit Access to Generic Medicines
How TRIPS Treaty Obligations Limit Access to Generic Medicines
The TRIPS Agreement enforces strict drug patents that limit access to affordable generics worldwide. Despite legal flexibilities, political pressure and complex rules prevent most countries from using them-costing lives and widening global health gaps.
Celiac Disease: Mastering Gluten-Free Living and Essential Nutrient Supplementation
Celiac Disease: Mastering Gluten-Free Living and Essential Nutrient Supplementation
Celiac disease requires lifelong gluten-free eating and targeted nutrient supplementation to heal the gut and prevent serious complications. Learn what to eat, what to avoid, and which supplements actually work.
How Aging Affects Progesterone Levels and What It Means for Your Health
How Aging Affects Progesterone Levels and What It Means for Your Health
Aging lowers progesterone levels in both men and women, leading to sleep issues, anxiety, weight gain, and brain fog. Learn how to recognize the signs and what actually works to restore balance.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: CPAP Therapy and Alternative Treatments
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: CPAP Therapy and Alternative Treatments
Obstructive sleep apnea disrupts sleep and increases health risks. CPAP therapy is the most effective treatment, but alternatives like oral appliances and positional therapy work well for those who can't tolerate it. Learn what works best for your needs.
Opioids and Sleep Apnea: How Opioids Trigger Dangerous Breathing Problems During Sleep
Opioids and Sleep Apnea: How Opioids Trigger Dangerous Breathing Problems During Sleep
Opioids can cause dangerous breathing problems during sleep by suppressing brainstem controls. This leads to central sleep apnea, increased overdose risk, and chronic fatigue. Learn how to recognize the signs and protect yourself.
Aspirin for Plantar Fasciitis: Managing Foot Pain Effectively
Aspirin for Plantar Fasciitis: Managing Foot Pain Effectively
Explore if aspirin can ease plantar fasciitis pain, learn how it works, compare it to other NSAIDs, and discover safe, effective foot‑care strategies.
Medical Power of Attorney: Planning Medication Decisions Ahead
Medical Power of Attorney: Planning Medication Decisions Ahead
Learn how a Medical Power of Attorney lets you choose who decides your medication care, how to create one, and why it beats a living will for real‑time decisions.