Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2

18 Dec

Food Labels and Allergies: Hidden Allergens and Safety in 2025

In 2025, FDA updates to food allergen labeling require specific ingredient sources like 'goat milk' and 'duck egg,' remove coconut from tree nuts, and ban mixed 'free from' and 'may contain' claims. Learn how these changes impact safety for millions with allergies.

15 Dec

Antidepressant Overdose: Recognizing Serotonin Syndrome Warning Signs Early

Serotonin syndrome is a dangerous reaction to too much serotonin, often from antidepressant interactions. Learn the key warning signs-like clonus, fever, and agitation-and what to do immediately if you notice them.

12 Dec

Fentanyl in Counterfeit Pills: Overdose Risks and How to Stay Safe

Fentanyl in counterfeit pills is killing thousands. These fake drugs look real but can be lethal with just one pill. Learn the risks, how to test for fentanyl, and how Narcan can save lives.

10 Dec

Unannounced FDA Inspections: Why Surprise Visits Are Critical for Drug and Food Safety

The FDA now conducts surprise inspections at foreign manufacturing sites to catch safety violations before products reach consumers. Here's why this change matters for drug, device, and food makers worldwide.

9 Dec

Pregnancy and Sleep: How to Manage Apnea, Reflux, and Positioning for Better Rest

Pregnancy can disrupt sleep with apnea, reflux, and positioning issues. Learn how CPAP, pregnancy pillows, and proper sleep habits can improve rest and protect your health-and your baby's.

8 Dec

Using Social Media for Pharmacovigilance: How Platforms Are Changing Drug Safety Monitoring

Social media is transforming drug safety monitoring by capturing real-time patient reports of side effects. While it offers faster detection of risks, challenges like data noise, privacy concerns, and lack of medical context remain. Learn how pharma and regulators are using AI to turn social chatter into actionable safety insights.

5 Dec

Metabolic Syndrome: Understanding the Cluster of Heart Disease Risk Factors

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of five risk factors-abdominal obesity, high blood pressure, high triglycerides, low HDL, and high blood sugar-that together greatly increase your risk of heart disease and diabetes. The good news? Lifestyle changes can reverse it.

1 Dec

Acute Bronchitis: How to Care for Your Cough and Why Antibiotics Usually Don’t Help

Learn how to care for a stubborn cough from acute bronchitis and why antibiotics usually don't help. Evidence-based tips for symptom relief and when to see a doctor.

1 Dec

Postpartum Thyroiditis: What Every New Mom Needs to Know About Temporary Thyroid Dysfunction

Postpartum thyroiditis is a common but often missed thyroid condition after childbirth. Learn the signs, how it differs from depression, what tests to ask for, and why early diagnosis matters.

19 Nov

Pterygium: How Sun Exposure Causes Eye Growth and What Surgery Can Do

Pterygium, or surfer's eye, is a sun-induced growth on the eye that can blur vision. Learn how UV exposure causes it, what surgical options actually work, and how to prevent it from coming back.