Category: Health and Medicine - Page 2

How to Use Behavioral Tricks to Build a Medication Habit

Learn how to use simple behavioral tricks to turn medication-taking into an automatic habit. No willpower needed-just smart routines, visual cues, and proven strategies that work for real people.

Olivia AHOUANGAN | Dec, 2 2025 Read More

Annual Medication Review with a Pharmacist: How It Reduces Side Effects

An annual medication review with a pharmacist helps reduce dangerous side effects by identifying drug interactions, unnecessary medications, and dosing errors. It's free for Medicare Part D patients and can prevent hospitalizations.

Olivia AHOUANGAN | Dec, 1 2025 Read More

Microscopic Colitis: Understanding Chronic Diarrhea and Why Budesonide Is the Go-To Treatment

Microscopic colitis causes chronic watery diarrhea with no visible signs on colonoscopy. Budesonide is the most effective first-line treatment, with 80% remission rates and fewer side effects than older steroids.

Callum Laird | Dec, 1 2025 Read More

Global Biosimilar Markets: Europe vs United States - Key Differences and Future Growth

Europe pioneered biosimilars with early regulation and high adoption; the U.S. lagged due to legal and systemic barriers but is now accelerating fast. Learn how the two markets differ-and why biosimilars are reshaping global healthcare.

Olivia AHOUANGAN | Nov, 20 2025 Read More

Cochlear Implant Candidacy: Who Qualifies and What to Expect

Learn who qualifies for a cochlear implant under 2023 guidelines, what the evaluation involves, and what real outcomes look like - including success rates, common misconceptions, and why so few people get this life-changing device.

Callum Laird | Nov, 19 2025 Read More

Non-Opioid Pain Management: Proven Alternatives That Work

Discover proven, science-backed non-opioid pain management options-from physical therapy and acupuncture to new medications like Journavx-that offer real relief without addiction risks.

Callum Laird | Nov, 19 2025 Read More

GERD and Acid Reflux: How PPIs and Lifestyle Changes Work Together

GERD and acid reflux can be managed with PPIs and lifestyle changes. Learn how to reduce symptoms safely, avoid long-term medication risks, and make sustainable changes that actually work.

Callum Laird | Nov, 18 2025 Read More

How Dimenhydrinate Helps Prevent Motion Sickness in VR Gaming

Dimenhydrinate is a proven, over-the-counter remedy that reduces VR motion sickness by blocking false motion signals to the brain. Many gamers use it safely to enjoy immersive experiences without nausea.

Olivia AHOUANGAN | Nov, 18 2025 Read More

Corticosteroids and Diabetes: How Steroids Cause High Blood Sugar and How to Manage It

Corticosteroids like prednisone can cause high blood sugar even in people without diabetes. Learn how they trigger hyperglycemia, who's at risk, and how to manage it safely with insulin and monitoring.

Olivia AHOUANGAN | Nov, 17 2025 Read More

Fermented Foods and MAOIs: Tyramine Triggers Beyond Cheese

MAOIs are effective for treatment-resistant depression, but they require strict dietary restrictions. Tyramine in fermented foods like soy sauce, kimchi, and draft beer can trigger dangerous blood pressure spikes. Learn what to avoid beyond cheese.

Olivia AHOUANGAN | Nov, 16 2025 Read More