Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2
Atrial Fibrillation: Rate vs. Rhythm Control and Stroke Prevention
Atrial fibrillation increases stroke risk fivefold. Learn how rate control and rhythm control differ, which is right for you, and why stroke prevention is non-negotiable no matter the strategy.
RSV Infections: What Parents and Older Adults Need to Know About Risks and Prevention
RSV is a leading cause of hospitalization in infants and older adults. Learn the risks, warning signs, and how new vaccines and monoclonal antibodies are changing prevention - and what you should do now.
Hemochromatosis: How Iron Overload Damages Your Liver and How Phlebotomy Fixes It
Hemochromatosis is a genetic disorder causing dangerous iron buildup in the liver and other organs. Phlebotomy-regular blood removal-is the proven, low-cost treatment that can prevent liver failure, diabetes, and heart damage if started early.
Cutaneous Lupus: How Photosensitivity Triggers Skin Flares and What Treatments Actually Work
Cutaneous lupus causes skin rashes triggered by UV light. Learn how sunlight and indoor lighting worsen symptoms, what treatments actually work, and how to protect your skin with proven strategies.
Metabolic Rate: How Adaptive Thermogenesis Sabotages Weight Loss and How Reverse Dieting Can Help
Learn how adaptive thermogenesis slows your metabolism after weight loss and why reverse dieting is the most effective way to reset it. Science-backed strategies to avoid regain and rebuild your metabolic health.
FDA Safety Alerts: Recent Warnings and Guidance Changes in 2025
The FDA issued major safety updates in 2025, including faster medical device alerts, crackdowns on hidden drugs in supplements, and new food safety warnings. Learn what changed and how to protect yourself.
Ginkgo Biloba and Blood Thinners: What You Need to Know About Bleeding Risk
Ginkgo biloba may seem like a safe natural supplement, but it significantly increases bleeding risk when taken with blood thinners like warfarin, aspirin, or clopidogrel. Learn who should avoid it and what to do instead.
How to Assess Risk When Only Expired Medications Are Available
When only expired medications are available, knowing which ones are risky and which might still work can be life-saving. This guide breaks down real-world risks, storage effects, and when to never take an expired pill.
Insulin Injection Site Reactions: How to Prevent Lipodystrophy and Bruising
Learn how lipodystrophy and bruising from insulin injections affect blood sugar control and what you can do to prevent them. Simple changes in injection technique can make a big difference.
How to Avoid Panic and Make Informed Decisions After Drug Safety Alerts
Learn how to stay calm and make smart choices after receiving drug safety alerts using proven techniques from psychology and clinical practice. Stop panic before it leads to dangerous decisions.