Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2

Metabolic Syndrome: How Waist Size, Triglycerides, and Glucose Control Are Linked

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 6 Dec 2025    Comments (8)

Metabolic Syndrome: How Waist Size, Triglycerides, and Glucose Control Are Linked

Metabolic syndrome links waist size, high triglycerides, and poor glucose control through insulin resistance. Learn how these three factors drive heart disease and diabetes-and what actually works to reverse them.

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Counterfeit Drugs in Developing Nations: How Fake Medicines Are Killing Millions

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 2 Dec 2025    Comments (13)

Counterfeit Drugs in Developing Nations: How Fake Medicines Are Killing Millions

Counterfeit drugs in developing nations kill over 100,000 children annually. Fake medicines with no active ingredients or toxic chemicals are flooding markets, exploiting weak regulation and poverty. Here's how they spread, who's affected, and what's being done to stop them.

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Allergic Reactions to Medications: How to Tell Mild, Moderate, and Severe Apart

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 1 Dec 2025    Comments (13)

Allergic Reactions to Medications: How to Tell Mild, Moderate, and Severe Apart

Learn how to recognize the difference between mild, moderate, and severe allergic reactions to medications. Know the signs, what to do, and how to protect yourself from life-threatening responses.

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Thyroid Medications in Pregnancy: How to Adjust Doses and Monitor Levels for a Healthy Baby

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 1 Dec 2025    Comments (5)

Thyroid Medications in Pregnancy: How to Adjust Doses and Monitor Levels for a Healthy Baby

Thyroid medication needs increase by 20-30% during pregnancy to support fetal brain development. Learn when and how to adjust your levothyroxine dose, what TSH levels to target, and how to monitor effectively for a healthy pregnancy.

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Palliative and Hospice Care: How to Manage Symptoms Without Over-Sedating Patients

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 27 Nov 2025    Comments (9)

Palliative and Hospice Care: How to Manage Symptoms Without Over-Sedating Patients

Learn how palliative and hospice care balance effective symptom relief with minimizing dangerous side effects like over-sedation. Discover what works, what doesn’t, and how families can advocate for the right care.

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Leukemia and Lymphoma: How Targeted and Cellular Therapies Are Changing Survival Rates

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 19 Nov 2025    Comments (10)

Leukemia and Lymphoma: How Targeted and Cellular Therapies Are Changing Survival Rates

Targeted therapies and CAR T-cell treatments are transforming leukemia and lymphoma care, offering deeper remissions and longer survival with fewer side effects than chemotherapy. Learn how these breakthroughs work and who benefits most.

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Narrative Medicine: How Patient Stories Shape Acceptance of Generic Medications

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 17 Nov 2025    Comments (13)

Narrative Medicine: How Patient Stories Shape Acceptance of Generic Medications

Narrative medicine helps patients and providers understand how personal stories shape acceptance of treatments-including generic medications. By listening to patients' experiences, healthcare becomes more human, more effective, and more just.

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Iron-Folic Acid-Zinc: The Key to Better Sleep and Reduced Fatigue

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 1 Nov 2025    Comments (10)

Iron-Folic Acid-Zinc: The Key to Better Sleep and Reduced Fatigue

Low iron, folic acid, or zinc can cause chronic fatigue and poor sleep. Learn how these three nutrients work together to restore energy, improve sleep quality, and reduce daytime tiredness naturally.

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Drug-Induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: Spot the Life‑Threatening Reaction

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 26 Oct 2025    Comments (8)

Drug-Induced Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: Spot the Life‑Threatening Reaction

Learn how to spot, diagnose, and treat drug‑induced thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, a life‑threatening reaction caused by certain medications.

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How to Lower Heartburn Risk from Spicy Foods and Irritating Medications

Posted By Kieran Beauchamp    On 24 Oct 2025    Comments (13)

How to Lower Heartburn Risk from Spicy Foods and Irritating Medications

Learn how to lower heartburn risk from spicy foods and irritating meds with diet tweaks, smart medication timing, and easy lifestyle habits.

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