Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2

December 4, 2025

Medications and Work Safety: How Prescription Drugs and Hazardous Drugs Impact Occupational Risk

Prescription medications and occupational exposure to hazardous drugs create serious workplace safety risks. Learn how opioids, benzodiazepines, and chemotherapy agents affect worker health-and what’s being done to stop it.

December 4, 2025

How to Store Inhalers and Nebulizer Medications Safely: Temperature, Humidity, and Travel Tips

Learn how to properly store inhalers and nebulizer medications to ensure they work during emergencies. Avoid heat, humidity, and car storage-follow temperature guidelines and use smart solutions to keep your breathing treatment effective.

December 4, 2025

IgA Nephropathy: What You Need to Know About Prognosis and Modern Treatments

IgA Nephropathy is a leading cause of kidney failure. The 2025 KDIGO guidelines have transformed treatment-early combination therapy, new drugs like Nefecon, and tighter proteinuria targets offer real hope. But access and cost remain major barriers.

December 2, 2025

Chronic Liver Disease: Understanding Cirrhosis Complications and How to Manage Them

Cirrhosis is the advanced stage of chronic liver disease with serious complications like ascites, bleeding, and brain fog. Learn how to recognize warning signs, manage symptoms with proven treatments, and improve survival through monitoring and lifestyle changes.

December 2, 2025

Audiometry Testing: Understanding Hearing Assessment and Decibel Levels

Audiometry testing measures hearing sensitivity using decibel levels across frequencies to detect hearing loss. Learn how pure-tone, speech, and bone conduction tests work-and what your results mean for treatment.

November 29, 2025

Yohimbe and Blood Pressure Medications: The Hidden Danger of Herbal Supplements

Yohimbe supplements can cause dangerous spikes in blood pressure, especially when taken with hypertension medications. Learn why this herbal product is linked to heart attacks, strokes, and emergency hospitalizations.

November 28, 2025

Diabetes Medications and Side Effects: What to Expect

Learn what side effects to expect from common diabetes medications like metformin, SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP-1 agonists, and insulin. Understand risks, how to manage them, and how to choose the right treatment for your body.

November 27, 2025

How to Safely Dispose of Unused Opioids to Prevent Misuse and Overdose

Learn how to safely dispose of unused opioids to prevent misuse, accidental overdose, and child exposure. Discover the four proven methods - take-back sites, deactivation pouches, household disposal, and flushing - and what to avoid.

November 26, 2025

Insulin Types and Regimens: How to Choose the Right Diabetes Medication

Learn how to choose the right insulin type and regimen for diabetes based on your lifestyle, cost, and health goals. Understand rapid-acting, long-acting, and basal-bolus options with real-world insights.

November 22, 2025

How to Monitor Kidney Function for Safe Senior Dosing

Learn how to accurately monitor kidney function in seniors to avoid dangerous medication overdoses. Discover which eGFR formulas work best for older adults and what to ask your doctor to ensure safe dosing.