Category: Health and Wellness - Page 2

Learn how to manage sleep apnea, reflux, and positioning during pregnancy to improve rest and reduce risks like preeclampsia and gestational diabetes. Evidence-based tips for CPAP use, pregnancy pillows, and safe reflux relief.

Learn how to track symptoms after a drug or device safety alert. Step-by-step guide on what to watch for, when to report, and how to use tools safely to protect your health.

Menopause weight gain isn't about overeating-it's hormonal shifts, muscle loss, and slower metabolism. Learn how to fight abdominal fat with protein, strength training, and sleep-not diets.

Learn how the ABCDE rule helps spot melanoma early, its limitations, and when a biopsy is truly needed. Understand what changes to watch for and why some melanomas are missed by standard guidelines.

Learn how kidney transplant evaluation works, what tests you’ll face, why living donors are your best bet, and how to avoid common delays on the waitlist. Get real facts about costs, success rates, and what really gets you approved.

Learn how to talk to your pharmacist about supplements and food interactions to avoid dangerous drug conflicts. Discover high-risk supplements, key food warnings, and what your meds might be stealing from your body.

Learn how to talk openly with your doctor about taking your medications as prescribed. Discover proven communication strategies, common barriers, and what to say to improve adherence and protect your health.

Opioid use during pregnancy requires careful medical management. Medication-assisted treatment with methadone or buprenorphine is the safest option, reducing risks to both mother and baby. Neonatal withdrawal is common but treatable.

Frozen shoulder, or adhesive capsulitis, causes progressive shoulder stiffness and pain. Learn the three stages, what actually helps (and what doesn't), and proven mobilization techniques to speed up recovery without surgery.

Learn how to safely dispose of expired medications at home using FDA and EPA-approved methods. Prevent misuse, protect kids, and reduce water pollution with simple, step-by-step disposal tips.