Category: Health - Page 3

Spondylolisthesis: Understanding Back Pain, Instability, and Fusion Options

Spondylolisthesis causes lower back pain and instability when a vertebra slips forward. Learn the types, symptoms, and when fusion surgery is needed - plus new treatments in 2025.

Drug Allergies vs. Side Effects: How to Tell Them Apart and Stay Safe

Most people who think they're allergic to medications are actually experiencing side effects. Learn how to tell the difference, why it matters, and what steps to take to avoid unnecessary drug avoidance and unsafe treatments.

Retinal Vein Occlusion: Risk Factors and Injection Treatments Explained

Retinal vein occlusion causes sudden vision loss due to blocked blood flow in the eye. Learn the key risk factors like high blood pressure and diabetes, and how anti-VEGF and steroid injections can restore sight-with real-world treatment insights.

Carrying Medications in Original Containers While Traveling: What You Need to Know

Learn why carrying medications in original containers while traveling is still the safest, smartest choice-even if TSA doesn't require it. Avoid delays, legal trouble, and lost meds with this practical guide.

Cancer Pain Management: Opioids, Nerve Blocks, and Integrative Care Explained

Cancer pain management now combines opioids, nerve blocks, and integrative therapies like acupuncture and mindfulness. Learn how these approaches work together to reduce pain, improve quality of life, and minimize side effects-with real data from 2024 studies.

Candida Vaginitis: Yeast Infection Symptoms and Over-the-Counter Treatment Options

Learn the signs of a yeast infection, how to tell if it’s really Candida, and which over-the-counter treatments actually work. Get clear advice on when to treat yourself and when to see a doctor.

Combining Multiple Sedating Medications: Risks and Warning Signs You Can't Ignore

Combining sedating medications like opioids, benzodiazepines, and sleep aids can be deadly. Learn the most dangerous combinations, warning signs of overdose, and what to do to stay safe.

Black Box Warnings on Antidepressants for Youth: What You Need to Know

Black box warnings on antidepressants for youth were meant to protect, but research shows they may have led to fewer treatments and more suicide attempts. Learn the facts, the risks, and what to do if your teen needs help.

False Drug Allergy Labels: How Testing Can Save Your Life and Money

Over 95% of people labeled allergic to penicillin aren’t truly allergic. Learn how testing can safely remove false labels, improve treatment, cut costs, and fight antibiotic resistance.

Gut Microbiome and Autoimmunity: How Gut Bacteria Trigger and Treat Autoimmune Diseases

New research shows gut bacteria can trigger autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. Discover how microbiome imbalances cause immune attacks-and what new therapies are emerging to target them.