Category: Health and Medicine

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

Understanding Medication Use During Pregnancy: Safety Alerts and What You Need to Know

Learn how medication safety alerts during pregnancy work, which drugs are risky, what changed after the FDA dropped letter ratings, and how to make informed choices without panic or guesswork.

Olivia AHOUANGAN | Nov, 15 2025 Read More

Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Understanding Acute Weakness and IVIG Treatment

Guillain-Barré Syndrome causes sudden muscle weakness and can lead to paralysis. IVIG treatment, given within two weeks of symptoms, can cut recovery time in half and prevent life-threatening complications.

Olivia AHOUANGAN | Nov, 14 2025 Read More

Drug-Induced Pulmonary Fibrosis: Medications That Scar the Lungs

Certain medications can silently scar your lungs, leading to drug-induced pulmonary fibrosis. Learn which drugs carry the highest risk, how to spot early symptoms, and what to do if you're taking them.

Olivia AHOUANGAN | Nov, 12 2025 Read More

High Blood Pressure Caused by Certain Medications: How to Monitor and Manage It

Certain medications like NSAIDs, corticosteroids, and decongestants can raise blood pressure - often without warning. Learn how to spot it, monitor it, and manage it safely before it causes serious harm.

Callum Laird | Nov, 6 2025 Read More

Shared Decision-Making Scripts for Managing Side Effect Trade‑Offs

Learn how to use shared decision‑making scripts to balance treatment benefits and side‑effect risks, with practical guides, frameworks, and implementation tips.

Callum Laird | Oct, 25 2025 Read More