Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2

Upper airway stimulation is a surgically implanted therapy for sleep apnea that works without a mask or hose. It's ideal for people who can't tolerate CPAP and offers long-term relief with high satisfaction rates.

The FDA uses Traceability Lot Codes to quickly identify contaminated food batches during outbreaks. This system, part of the Food Traceability Rule, tracks high-risk foods like leafy greens and eggs from farm to store, cutting response times from weeks to hours.

Pediatric safety networks bring together hospitals and states to track side effects in children more effectively than traditional studies. These collaborative systems catch rare reactions, prevent harm, and turn data into real-world changes.

A simple medication log can prevent deadly overdose errors by tracking exactly what you take, when, and how much. Learn how to build one, what to include, and why it saves lives - whether you're on prescriptions or using street drugs.

Learn how to time your protein shakes with levothyroxine to avoid reduced medication absorption. The 4-hour rule can stabilize your thyroid levels and improve how you feel every day.

Mixing antihistamines with alcohol can dangerously increase drowsiness, impairing reaction time and increasing accident risk. Even 'non-drowsy' options aren't safe. Learn which meds to avoid and what to use instead.

Certain antibiotics can worsen muscle weakness in people with myasthenia gravis. Learn which ones are risky, which are safer, and how to make smart choices when treating infections without triggering a crisis.

Beta-blockers like metoprolol and propranolol can trigger or worsen psoriasis in up to 20% of users. Learn which drugs carry the highest risk, what to do if your skin flares, and safer alternatives for heart health.

Obesity doesn't just affect weight-it triggers diabetes, heart disease, and sleep apnea in a dangerous cycle. Learn how these conditions connect, why treating them together matters, and what actually works to break the chain.

Medication overuse headaches are a hidden cause of chronic pain. Learn how common painkillers can trigger daily headaches-and how to break the cycle with proven strategies and safer alternatives.