Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2

December 23, 2025

How to Prevent Phototoxicity While Taking Antibiotics: Simple, Proven Steps

Learn how to prevent painful skin reactions caused by antibiotics like doxycycline and ciprofloxacin when exposed to sunlight. Proven steps include evening dosing, SPF 50+ sunscreen, UPF clothing, and avoiding peak sun hours.

December 22, 2025

Photosensitivity from Antibiotics: Doxycycline and TMP-SMX Sun Safety Guide

Doxycycline and TMP-SMX can make your skin dangerously sensitive to sunlight, causing severe burns even with brief exposure. Learn how to protect yourself with sunscreen, clothing, and timing to avoid painful reactions and long-term skin damage.

December 20, 2025

Medications to Avoid in Pregnancy: Teratogenic Risks and Safe Alternatives

Learn which medications to avoid during pregnancy due to teratogenic risks and discover safe, evidence-based alternatives for pain, infections, allergies, and chronic conditions. Get practical advice for preconception planning and real-time tools to stay safe.

December 19, 2025

Hepatorenal Syndrome: Understanding Kidney Failure in Advanced Liver Disease

Hepatorenal syndrome is a life-threatening kidney failure caused by advanced liver disease. It's not due to kidney damage but circulatory collapse. Early diagnosis and treatment with terlipressin or transplant are critical for survival.

December 15, 2025

Feverfew and Anticoagulants: Understanding the Bleeding Risk

Feverfew may increase bleeding risk when taken with blood thinners like warfarin or apixaban. Learn how this herbal migraine remedy affects clotting, what symptoms to watch for, and how to safely manage it with your doctor.

December 15, 2025

Dust Mite Control: Bedding, Humidity, and Cleaning Tips for Allergy Relief

Learn how to control dust mites in your bedroom with proven methods: washing bedding at 130°F, keeping humidity below 50%, using HEPA vacuums, and sealing mattresses. Reduce allergy symptoms naturally.

December 15, 2025

Transplant Immunosuppression: How Tacrolimus, Mycophenolate, and Steroids Work Together After Kidney Transplant

Tacrolimus, mycophenolate, and steroids form the standard immunosuppression regimen after kidney transplant. Learn how they work, their side effects, monitoring needs, and why steroid-free options are gaining ground.

December 12, 2025

Medication Safety and Mental Health: How to Coordinate Care to Prevent Harm

Medication safety in mental health requires careful coordination between providers, patients, and systems. Learn how to prevent harmful errors with proven strategies like medicines reconciliation, electronic prescribing, and clinical pharmacist involvement.

December 10, 2025

Hypertensive Retinopathy: How High Blood Pressure Damages Your Eyes

Hypertensive retinopathy is eye damage caused by high blood pressure. It often has no symptoms until vision is at risk. Learn how it progresses, how doctors detect it early, and what you can do to protect your sight.

December 9, 2025

How to Compare OTC Pain Relievers: Acetaminophen vs. NSAIDs

Learn how to choose between acetaminophen and NSAIDs like ibuprofen and naproxen for OTC pain relief. Understand which works best for headaches, arthritis, or fever-and how to avoid serious side effects.