Category: Health and Wellness

Health and Wellness

Telepharmacy and Safety Outcomes: What Recent Studies Reveal

By Gemma Mondragon

On Dec, 20 2025

Telepharmacy is expanding access to pharmacy care in rural areas, and studies show it can match traditional pharmacies in safety. Learn what the latest research says about medication errors, hospitalizations, and real-world outcomes.

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Kava and Sedative Medications: What You Need to Know About Liver and Sedation Risks

By Alan Legaspi

On Dec, 17 2025

Combining kava with sedative medications can cause dangerous liver damage and extreme drowsiness. Learn the risks, who's most vulnerable, and what safer alternatives exist for anxiety and sleep.

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How to Report Adverse Drug Events to FDA MedWatch: Step-by-Step Guide for Patients and Providers

By Alan Legaspi

On Dec, 16 2025

Learn how to report adverse drug reactions to the FDA's MedWatch system - whether you're a patient, caregiver, or provider. Step-by-step guide with forms, tips, and why your report matters.

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Probiotics During Antibiotic Therapy: How to Reduce GI Side Effects

By Alan Legaspi

On Dec, 7 2025

Probiotics can significantly reduce antibiotic-related diarrhea and bloating. Learn which strains work best, how to time them right, and what to avoid to protect your gut health during antibiotic treatment.

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Diabetes Foot Care: Ulcer Prevention and Daily Inspection Checklist

By Gemma Mondragon

On Dec, 3 2025

Learn the daily foot inspection checklist proven to prevent diabetic foot ulcers and avoid amputations. Follow evidence-based steps for washing, checking, and protecting your feet every day.

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Physical Therapy for Joint Disorders: Improve Range of Motion and Build Strength

By Gemma Mondragon

On Dec, 1 2025

Physical therapy for joint disorders uses targeted range of motion and strengthening exercises to reduce pain, improve mobility, and delay or prevent surgery. Evidence shows it’s as effective as joint replacement for mild to moderate osteoarthritis.

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Vasculitis: Understanding Autoimmune Inflammation of Blood Vessels

By Gemma Mondragon

On Dec, 1 2025

Vasculitis is a rare autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks blood vessels, causing inflammation and reduced blood flow. It can affect organs like the kidneys, lungs, and brain. Early diagnosis and treatment with steroids and immunosuppressants can prevent permanent damage.

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder: SSRIs, Benzodiazepines, and CBT Explained

By Alan Legaspi

On Nov, 29 2025

Learn how SSRIs, benzodiazepines, and CBT treat generalized anxiety disorder-what works, what doesn’t, and how to choose the best path for long-term recovery.

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Vertigo vs. Dizziness: What’s Really Going On in Your Brain and Inner Ear

By Gemma Mondragon

On Nov, 26 2025

Vertigo and dizziness are often confused, but they have very different causes. Learn how to tell them apart, what’s really happening in your brain and inner ear, and what treatments actually work.

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Occupational Lung Diseases: Silicosis, Asbestosis, and How to Prevent Them

By Alan Legaspi

On Nov, 20 2025

Silicosis and asbestosis are preventable lung diseases caused by workplace dust and fibers. Learn how they develop, why they're still killing workers today, and what real prevention looks like - from engineering controls to health monitoring.

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