Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2

CPAP machines are the gold standard for treating sleep apnea, but success depends on choosing the right type, fitting the mask properly, and sticking with therapy. Learn how to pick the best machine, avoid common mask mistakes, and build lasting habits.

Combining kava with sedative medications can cause dangerous liver damage and excessive sedation. Learn the real risks, who's most vulnerable, and what safer alternatives exist.

Learn how blood thinners affect bruising and bleeding during cosmetic procedures. Discover which medications to keep taking, which to pause, and why stopping them can be more dangerous than continuing them.

Learn how to talk to your pharmacist about supplements and food interactions to avoid dangerous drug reactions. Discover which supplements are risky, how food affects your meds, and what questions to ask for safer health.

Floaters and flashes are common with age but can signal serious eye problems. Learn what causes them, when they're harmless, and when to see a doctor immediately to protect your vision.

Learn how to stay calm and make smart choices when you receive a drug safety alert. Use proven techniques to stop panic, verify facts, and act with clarity-not fear.

Chest pain can be a sign of a heart attack or other serious condition. Learn the warning signs that mean you need to go to the emergency department immediately, what tests you’ll get, and why waiting can be dangerous.

Drinking alcohol while on diabetes meds can cause dangerous low blood sugar and liver stress. Learn how metformin, insulin, and sulfonylureas interact with alcohol-and what steps you can take to stay safe.

Nonallergic rhinitis causes chronic nasal symptoms without allergies. Learn the real triggers-like weather, food, and perfumes-and evidence-based treatments that actually work, including saline irrigation, ipratropium, and nasal steroids.

PSA screening for prostate cancer saves some lives but causes more harm than good for many men. Shared decision-making ensures you understand the risks and benefits before choosing whether to test.