New guidelines for treating osteoporosis in menopausal women
At the beginning of this year, The American College of Physicians (ACP) updated its guidelines for therapy to reduce the risk of fractures in adults with primary osteoporosis or osteopenia (low bone mass). It was the first update since 2017. Among other recommendations, the new guidelines strongly recommend initial therapy for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis […] Reolin – A winter wonder drug
Reolin is a wonder drug that can help you if you are afflicted with the common winter woes brought on by heavy accumulation of mucus resulting in respiratory tract disorders. The common cold, chesty coughs, seasonal allergy symptoms and asthma can make life uncomfortable and potentially lead to more serious conditions like bronchitis and pneumonia. […] What menopause can do to your heart
It is part of “folk lore” that as men grow older, they become much more susceptible to heart problems. There is little doubt that people believe that men are more likely to develop serious heart disease as they age. In fact, a study conducted by the Harvard Medical School showed that the risks of having […] Understanding Erectile Dysfunction in 3 easy lessons
Erectile dysfunction, also known as ED, is the inability of a man to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse through to orgasm. It is a common condition that can affect men of all ages, but the likelihood of experiencing ED increases with age According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive […] New strains of COVID-19 variants need extra protection
A new variant of COVID-19 virus is showing up, and is especially prevalent in the North Eastern region of the US. The variant known as XBB.1.5 has emerged as the dominant strain in that area, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, making up nearly half of new infections. The XBB.1.5 variant made […] Metformin is getting good results when prescribed for weight loss
Metformin has been regularly prescribed as a first-line oral medication for type 2 diabetes, primarily for people who are overweight. Usually, a doctor will prescribe it when diet and exercise have failed to control a patient’s blood sugar, but the sugar levels don’t yet require more active intervention like injections. Sometimes, it is also used […] January is Thyroid Awareness Month
Every year starts off the cycle of Health Awareness months with the subject of thyroid diseases, deficiencies and disorders. The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck that has a major impact on your body’s general health. It produces several hormones that affect how all other organs and cells […] Using Xeljanz off-label to treat hair loss
When you ask a healthcare provider for diagnosis and treatment for hair loss, the answer depends on many facts. Are you a man or a woman, and what are your age, genes, environment, and state of both physical and mental health? In all cases, if you show signs of hair loss that may be attributed […] Everything you need to know about ED treatments
Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a condition in which a man is unable to get or sustain an erection firm enough for satisfactory sexual intercourse all the way through to orgasm. Many men are too embarrassed to talk about this problem, but the truth is that erectile dysfunction treatments have come a long way. Both primary […] Hospital wards in crisis due to infections
What is now being reported as a “tripledemic of Covid, RSV and flu” is pushing U.S. hospitals into a crisis mode. A few months back, we reported on the observations coming from Southern Hemisphere countries like Australia and New Zealand that “Flu is coming early this year”, and even earlier that “there could be a […] 
