Category: Health and Wellness

Health and Wellness

Celiac Disease in Children: Growth, Testing, and Diet Adherence

By Gemma Mondragon

On Jan, 30 2026

Celiac disease in children can cause growth delays, nutrient deficiencies, and long-term health issues if missed. Early testing, strict gluten-free diet, and ongoing monitoring are key to helping kids grow normally and thrive.

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Alopecia Areata: Understanding Autoimmune Hair Loss and Modern Treatment Options

By Alan Legaspi

On Jan, 29 2026

Alopecia areata is an autoimmune condition causing sudden, patchy hair loss. Learn how it works, what treatments actually help-including JAK inhibitors-and why emotional support matters just as much as medical care.

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Osteoarthritis of the Hip: How Weight Loss Can Preserve Your Joint and Reduce Pain

By Gemma Mondragon

On Jan, 28 2026

Losing just 10% of your body weight can significantly reduce hip osteoarthritis pain and slow joint damage. Learn how science-backed weight loss and movement can preserve your hip without surgery.

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Seasonal Affective Disorder: How Light Therapy Helps with Winter Depression

By Alan Legaspi

On Jan, 21 2026

Seasonal Affective Disorder causes winter depression with low energy, cravings, and fatigue. Bright light therapy is a proven, drug-free treatment that resets your body clock and lifts mood in just days.

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Melanoma: Early Detection and Immunotherapy Treatment

By Gemma Mondragon

On Jan, 17 2026

Melanoma is deadly when caught late but nearly 100% curable if detected early. Learn how AI-powered screening and modern immunotherapy are changing survival rates in 2026.

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How Medications Cross the Placenta and Affect the Fetus

By Alan Legaspi

On Jan, 16 2026

Medications don't just stay in the mother's body - they cross the placenta and can affect the developing fetus. Learn how drugs transfer, which ones are risky, and what factors determine fetal exposure during pregnancy.

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Herbal Teas and Medications: Potential Interactions to Review

By Alan Legaspi

On Jan, 14 2026

Herbal teas may seem harmless, but they can interfere with medications like warfarin, statins, and blood pressure drugs. Learn which teas to avoid and how to stay safe while drinking them.

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Creating Your Personal Medication List: What to Include for Safety

By Gemma Mondragon

On Jan, 12 2026

A personal medication list is a simple but powerful tool to prevent dangerous drug interactions, avoid emergency room visits, and keep you safe during medical emergencies. Know exactly what to include - and how to keep it updated.

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Stroke Types: Ischemic vs. Hemorrhagic and How to Prevent Them

By Gemma Mondragon

On Jan, 9 2026

Learn the key differences between ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, how to spot them fast, and evidence-based prevention strategies that actually work. Save a life-yours or someone else’s.

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Chronic Kidney Disease: How Early Detection Stops Progression

By Alan Legaspi

On Jan, 7 2026

Chronic kidney disease often shows no symptoms until it's advanced. Early detection with eGFR and uACR tests can stop progression, prevent complications, and save lives-especially for those with diabetes, high blood pressure, or family history.

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