Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2

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.

19 Nov

Caffeine Cutoff Times: When to Stop Coffee for Better Sleep

Learn the science-backed caffeine cutoff times that actually improve sleep onset and quality. Stop guessing when to quit coffee and start sleeping deeper.

17 Nov

Autoimmune Overlap Syndromes: Recognizing Mixed Features and Coordinating Care

Autoimmune overlap syndromes occur when patients develop features of multiple autoimmune diseases at once, such as lupus, scleroderma, and myositis. Diagnosis is complex, care is fragmented, and treatment requires precision. Learn how to recognize these syndromes and get coordinated care.

14 Nov

AMD Vitamins: What the AREDS2 Study Says and Who Should Take Them

AREDS2 vitamins are proven to slow vision loss in people with intermediate or advanced macular degeneration. Learn who should take them, what's in the formula, and why they don't work for everyone.

30 Oct

Valerian and Sedating Medications: What You Need to Know About CNS Depression Risk

Valerian may seem like a safe herbal sleep aid, but combining it with sedating medications can lead to dangerous CNS depression. Learn the real risks and what to do instead.

28 Oct

Dental Procedures on Blood Thinners: What You Need to Know About Bleeding Risk and Safety

Learn the latest guidelines on dental procedures while taking blood thinners. Discover when to stop or keep your medication, how to manage bleeding risk, and what dentists really recommend in 2025.